Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Nets vs Jazz prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Salt Lake City.

  • The Nets are at 13-25.
  • The Nets are averaging 107.2 points per game so far.
  • The Nets are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Jazz.
  • The Jazz are at 9-28.
  • The Jazz are averaging 110.9 points per game so far.
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Nets.

Nets vs Jazz Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Brooklyn Nets (13-25) will travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz (9-28) in a non-conference matchup. The Jazz are currently favored by 3.5 points and have lost three straight games. The Nets (+136) have lost four straight games and are 12th in the Eastern Conference.

This game will be played at the Delta Center and can be seen on KJZZ.

Nets vs. Jazz Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Brooklyn Nets at Utah Jazz
  • Where: Salt Lake City at Delta Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 12th
  • Betting Odds UTA -3.5, BKN +136 | UTA -160 O/U 215.5

Nets Preview: Taking a Look at the Nets Chances on the Road

The Nets fell to 13-25 on the season after a 124-105 road loss to the Nuggets on Friday. Brooklyn entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 229 points went over the pre-game line of 224.5.

Brooklyn started strong, leading 36-32 after the 1st quarter, but an 11-0 run by Denver shifted the momentum. The Nuggets outscored the Nets 33-23 in the 2nd quarter and 29-20 in the 3rd, leaving Brooklyn trailing 94-79 going into the 4th. Denver closed out the game by winning the final quarter 30-26.

In their 124-105 loss to the Nuggets, the Nets struggled offensively, shooting just 42.2% from the field and 31.1% from three-point range. Keon Johnson led the way with 22 points, hitting 4 threes at 33.3% efficiency, while Tyrese Martin added 19 points, also connecting on 4 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep.

Martin scored 9 of his points in the 3rd quarter, while Noah Clowney contributed 7 of his 14 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. The Nets made 14 threes as a team, an average performance for them, but their shooting percentages were below par.

Defensively, the Nets struggled against the Nuggets, giving up 124 points on 51% shooting. Brooklyn allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, with Denver scoring at least 29 points in every quarter.

Brooklyn did well defending the three, holding Denver to 9 made threes on 37% shooting. The Nets also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.

Jazz Preview: Will the Jazz Make it Happen at Home?

Brooklyn’s road struggles continued with a 124-105 loss to the Nuggets on Friday, dropping their record to 13-25. The Nets entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 19. The total points for the game were 229, slightly over the 224.5 O/U line.

After leading 36-32 at the end of the 1st quarter, Brooklyn was derailed by an 11-0 Nuggets run, which took the score from 48-46 to 57-48. The Nets couldn’t recover, as Denver outscored them 33-23 in the 2nd quarter and 29-20 in the 3rd, putting Brooklyn in a 94-79 hole heading into the 4th.

In their 114-106 loss to the Suns, the Jazz struggled offensively, shooting just 43.8% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 21.4% clip. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 24 points, despite shooting 38.9% and going 3-for-12 from deep.

Collin Sexton added 20 points, including 9 in the 2nd quarter, while Walker Kessler contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the floor. Kessler also scored 6 points in the 4th quarter.

The Jazz struggled defensively in the 1st and 2nd quarters, giving up 31 and 34 points, respectively, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points. They conceded 27 points in the 4th, ultimately giving up 114 points in the loss to the Suns.

Utah allowed Phoenix to shoot 51% from the field, including 35% from three-point range, where the Suns hit 13 threes. The Jazz sent the Suns to the line 19 times, with Phoenix converting 13 free throws. Utah recorded 6 steals and 2 blocks defensively.

Nets vs Jazz Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Brooklyn has a 2-3 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 108 points per game while allowing 114. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • Across their last five home contests, Utah has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 114 points per game.
  • The last five games that Brooklyn was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 1-4 straight up.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Jazz have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Nets vs Jazz Prediction

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