Utah Jazz (6-20) vs. Brooklyn Nets (11-16)
December 21, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Brooklyn Nets -2.5; Over/Under: +220
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The Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets meet Saturday in NBA action at the Barclays Center. Here’s a Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Clippers, beat the Pistons, and they play the Cavaliers, Trail Blazers and 76ers next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 110.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19 points and 6.6 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 17.9 points and 8.1 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 5.7 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview
The Brooklyn Nets lost to the Cavs, beat the Raptors, and they play the Heat, Bucks and Spurs next. The Brooklyn Nets are averaging 109.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 114.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Cam Thomas is averaging 24.7 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Cameron Johnson is averaging 19.2 points and 4.5 rebounds. Dorian Finney-Smith is the third double-digit scorer, and Nic Claxton is grabbing 7.4 rebounds. The Brooklyn Nets are shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc and 80.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Brooklyn Nets are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Nets have lost each of their last six home games against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Jazz have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Nets have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last seven road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Nets’ last four games at Barclays Center following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Brooklyn Nets Player Facts
- Cameron Johnson ranks 4th amongst qualified Forwards for three-pointers made Per Game (3.3) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Walker Kessler ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.9) this season.
- Lauri Markkanen ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (2.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for rebounds per game this season (38.6).
- The Nets rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (48.7%).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (10.2).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.7).
Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Utah Jazz aren’t a team I’m excited to back, but laying points with the Nets isn’t the move. The Nets have not only lost 6 of their last 8 games, but they’re starting to move off guys. The Nets aren’t trying to win. The Jazz are coming off a nice win over the Pistons and when at full strength, they’re not terrible. Not the best game on a stacked Saturday NBA card, but it’s the Jazz and the points or pass for me.
