The New Year of NBA Matches begins and we have the two Pacific Division sides in action for Jan 1st 2022.
The Los Angeles Clippers head to Brooklyn to take on the Brooklyn Nets, whilst the Game of the Day features the Golden State Warriors taking on the Utah Jazz.
Here are some NBA Predictions and Free NBA Picks for Saturday, January 1st 2022.
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A Star Rating is used to show the confidence level of each Head to Head NBA Match Prediction.
⭐ = A Tough Match to Pick
⭐⭐ = A Decent Chance
⭐⭐⭐ = Should Get the Win
Los Angeles Clippers @ Brooklyn Nets
Venue – Barclays Center
Tip Off – 7.30pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 18-18 | 12-10 | 6-8 | 4-6 |
| Brooklyn | 23-10 | 10-7 | 13-3 | 7-3 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAC | 105.0 | 104.6 | 209.6 |
| Brooklyn | 110.3 | 106.7 | 217 |
Prediction
The Clippers are still missing a lot of key players, but have been ok in their last couple of outings.
They come up against a Brooklyn Nets side that has won 6 out of their last 8 matches, and is 9 and 0 after a loss this season.
Brooklyn has won the last 4 against the Clippers and will more than likely get this one done.
Prediction – Brooklyn Nets (Win) ⭐⭐⭐
Golden State Warriors @ Utah Jazz
Venue – Vivint Arena
Tip Off – 9pm EST
Season Record W/L
| Team | Win/Loss | Home | Away | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GSW | 27-7 | 16-3 | 11-4 | 7-3 |
| Utah | 26-9 | 14-6 | 12-3 | 8-2 |
Season Points Averages
| Team | PPG | OPP PPG | Game Total Ave |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSW | 110.9 | 100.9 | 211.8 |
| Utah | 115.9 | 105.6 | 221.5 |
Prediction
The Jazz have won five on the trot and are coming off a big win against the Blazers. They are beginning to bring it on the defensive end, and if they stop the influence of Steph Curry, they will be tough to beat.
Draymond Green is still out for this clash, which makes it tough for the Warriors, but they have surprised many times this season.
Hard to go past the Jazz at home though, and they are in good form.