The Utah Jazz play host to the Portland Trail Blazers at the Delta Center on Thursday night. 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 have been in a real slump as they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back here after having their three-game win streak snapped by the Timberwolves in a 133-109 road defeat on Wednesday. Jrue Holiday led the team with 23 points and five assists, Scoot Henderson added 18 points off the bench, and Vit Krejci chipped in with 17 points on seven of 10 shooting. As a team, the Trail Blazers shot 43 percent from the field and 16 of 45 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going on offense from the start. They were partially lucky to still be in striking distance after three quarters, but their luck ran out in the fourth quarter, where they leaked 37 points to get completely blown out on the road. Deni Avdija had a rough game as he shot just three of 14 from the field and zero of seven from the 3-point to finish with 11 points while Tounami Camara scored just nine points in a quiet game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in poor form, as they’ve lost 12 of their last 16 games overall but they will be gunning for a third straight victory after making light work of the Kings in a 121-93 home win last night. Jaren Jackson Jr led the team with 23 points on eight of 13 shooting, Lauri Markkanen and Brice Sensabaugh each scored 19 points, while Isaiah Collier tallied just 12 points with 14 assists. As a team, the Jazz shot 55 percent from the field and 15 of 37 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with 39 points in the first quarter to set up a 27-point lead going into halftime. This allowed them to rest their starters early and allow their bench players to run up the scoreboard. The Jazz were a little sloppy with the ball as they racked up 17 turnovers, but they made up for it with their effort on the boards as they outrebounded the Kings by 52-42.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last nine road games against Northwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The Jazz have won four of their last six games as home underdogs on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 road games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 16 home games following a home win.
- The Trail Blazers have won each of their last nine games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Trail Blazers’ last seven games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Jazz’s last 12 home games with both teams on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Jazz vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Trail Blazers have ruled out Shaedon Sharpe, Kris Murray, and Matisse Thybulle, while the Jazz have ruled out Keyonte George and Walker Kessler. These two squads have already clashed twice this season, with the Trail Blazers leading by 2-0, so it’s not surprising to see the Trail Blazers open as heavy favorites in this one. The Jazz looked great in their big win over the ice-cold Kings last night, but it’s going to be tough to replicate that effort on zero days’ rest against a quality team like the Trail Blazers. Perhaps this game is close in the first half, but I do expect the Trail Blazers to get the win and cover on the road in this spot.