The Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Jazz vs Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Clippers, beat the Lakers, and they play the Nuggets next. The Trail Blazers have lost 6 of their last 12 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 120.5 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.8 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Deni Avdija is averaging 23.5 points and 5.8 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 22.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Jrue Holiday is the third double-digit scorer and Shaedon Sharpe is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 86.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 39.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz beat the Suns, lost to the Kings, and they play the Suns next. The Jazz have lost 12 of their last 15 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 124 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 34.7 points and 8 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 20 points and 3 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Brice Sensabaugh is dishing 1.3 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 89 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 36.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 53.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 14 road games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won 10 of the Jazz’s last 11 games.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games as road favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Trail Blazers.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 12 home games following a win.
- The Trail Blazers have won 12 of their last 13 games as favorites.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents after coming off overtime.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last eight home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last four games against the Jazz following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Lauri Markkanen ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made Per Game (4.7) this season.
- Keyonte George has recorded three games with 9+ assists this season – equal-most of any player in the league.
Portland Trail Blazers Player Facts
- Donovan Clingan ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Shaedon Sharpe ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (53.3).
- The Jazz rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (17.3).
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (11.8).
- The Trail Blazers rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (23.3).
Jazz vs Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang and Isaiah Collier. Jusuf Nurkic is questionable with a hip injury.
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, and Robert Williams III. Matisse Thybulle is questionable with a hip injury.
Jazz vs Trail Blazers Prediction
You can make a case for either side here, as both the Trail Blazers and Jazz have shown flashes of promise, and they’re a combined 7-0 ATS on the season. I’m going to grab the bucket with the Jazz at home. The Jazz have won both home games this season and Markkanen has taken his game to another level. The Trail Blazers are. Young team still learning how to win, so I’m not excited to back them in the favorite role on the road. The Trail Blazers also aren’t defending well this season. Give me the Jazz.