Philadelphia 76ers (11-17) vs. Utah Jazz (7-22)
December 28, 2024 9:30 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Jazz +6.5; Over/Under: +222.5
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The Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in great shape as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after beating the Celtics in a 118-114 road win on Christmas Day. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 33 points and 12 assists on 12 of 23 shooting, Joel Embiid added 27 points while Caleb Martin drained seven 3-pointers to finish with 23 points on eight of 11 shooting. As a team, the 76ers shot 46 percent from the field and 17 of 40 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in serious trouble when they wasted an early 16-point lead, but they kept their heads and opened the fourth quarter with a decisive 23-8 run to reclaim the lead for good and earn the impressive road win.
Utah Jazz
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been doing it tough lately as they’ve lost 10 of their last 13 games overall and they will be hoping to stop a two-game skid after getting beaten by the Trail Blazers in a 122-120 road defeat on Thursday. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 25 points, Collin Sexton added 19 points with 11 assists while Svi Mykhailiuk chipped in with 18 points. As a team, the Jazz shot 47 percent from the field and a sizzling 21 of 42 from the 3-point line as they poured in 34 points in the third quarter to build a 15-point lead, but that still wasn’t enough to hold off the Trail Blazers who exploded for 41 points in the fourth quarter to snatch the game from them.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The 76ers have won each of their last 17 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Jazz have lost each of their last seven night games at Delta Center following a road loss.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven night games at Delta Center following a road loss.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Jazz’s last nine games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the 76ers’ last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers Prediction
The 76ers could be shorthanded once again with Joel Embiid currently listed as questionable due to a left foot sprain, while the Jazz are keeping eyes on Jordan Clarkson, Keyonte George and John Collins who are all questionable. The 76ers are starting to really hit their groove and they will be brimming with confidence following their upset win over the Celtics on Christmas Day, while the Jazz have continued their downward spiral with a loss to the struggling Trail Blazers, so it’s no surprise which team is favored in this one. The line is short enough for this one, so I will stick with the improving 76ers to continue their strong form with another win and cover.
