The Philadelphia 76ers pay a visit to the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on Saturday night. Here’s a Jazz vs. 76ers Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs. 76ers Pick.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers have been in pretty good form, as they’ve won four of their last six games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after blowing past the Kings in a 139-118 road win on Thursday. VJ Edgecombe led the team with 38 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists on 16 of 28 shooting; Justin Edwards added 32 points on 11 of 18 shooting, while Quentin Grimes chipped in with 27 points and seven assists on 10 of 20 shooting, and Andre Drummond chipped in with 13 points, 11 rebounds and four assists. As a team, the 76ers shot 50 percent from the field and 17 of 36 from the 3-point line as they caught fire early with 45 points in the first quarter to jump out to a double digit lead and they didn’t take their foot off the gas until the final buzzer to escape with the blowout win on the road.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in a terrible slump, as they’ve lost 12 of their last 15 games overall, but they will be feeling much better after they put an end to a four-game slide with a 128-96 home win over the Bucks on Thursday. Ace Bailey led the team with 33 points, nine rebounds and four assists; Cody Williams and Elijah Harkless each scored 23 points, while Kyle Filipowski chipped in with 16 points and eight rebounds. As a team, the Jazz shot 54 percent from the field and 18 of 48 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Bucks from the very start and dominated the first half by 64-44, before they finished with a flurry to secure the upset win at home in a complete blowout.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The home team has won eight of the 76ers’ last nine games.
- The 76ers have lost each of their last four road games following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last six games between the 76ers and Jazz.
- The 76ers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games following a win.
Why the Philadelphia 76ers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 18 home games following a home win.
- The 76ers have won each of their last 14 games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The 76ers have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the 76ers’ last 11 road games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Jazz’s last eight home night games following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Kyle Filipowski ranks 14th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (6.9) this season.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Andre Drummond ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (15.7) this season.
- Adem Bona ranks 4th amongst qualified players for blocks per 36 minutes (2.5) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (124.8).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.3).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 points per game this season (26.3).
- The 76ers rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (32.9%).
Jazz vs 76ers Prediction
The 76ers have ruled out Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr and Joel Embiid, while the Jazz have ruled out Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, Jusuf Nurkic and Jaren Jackson Jr. with John Konchar listed as questionable. The 76ers head into this contest as the team in better form and they really should be able to take down the Jazz despite their injuries. However, the Jazz sprung to life with a dominant win over the Bucks in their last outing and I think this is a good spot for them to spring another upset. Perhaps the 76ers still get the win on the road, but I think the line is just high enough to take the Jazz at home in this spot.