NBA basketball preview & prediction 01.01.2026 10:30 pm

NBA Los Angeles, CA, Staples Center 01.01.2026 10:30 pm

Facts

A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 13 and 11)

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, LA Clippers won 4.

LA Clippers has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Utah's form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Recently, LA Clippers has had a series of home games.

In this match, LA Clippers is the undisputed favorite.

There will not play in LA Clippers: Beal B. (Hip Injury) Bogdanovic B. (Hamstring Injury) Paul C. (Inactive) Zubac I. (Ankle Injury)

There will not play in Utah: Bailey A. (Hip Injury) Kessler W. (Shoulder Injury) Love K. (Rest) Niang G. (Foot Injury)

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, LA Clippers won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 2229:2170. (average 111.5:108.5).

Including home matches between the teams, LA Clippers won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 1173:1072. (average 117.3:107.2).