Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Keep reading to see our 76ers vs Jazz NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The 76ers come in at 11-17.
  • Defensively, Philadelphia are giving up 110.5 points per game.
  • The 76ers are coming off a 118-114 win vs. the Jazz.
  • The Jazz are at 7-22.
  • Utah has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (14th).
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the 76ers.

76ers vs Jazz Prediction

The 76ers (-266) are 7-point favorites over the Jazz (+220) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 222 points. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:30 ET at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

Philadelphia (11-17) is currently 11th in the Eastern Conference, while Utah (7-22) is 14th in the West. The 76ers have won two straight, while the Jazz have lost two in a row.

76ers vs. Jazz Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Philadelphia 76ers at Utah Jazz
  • Where: Salt Lake City at Delta Center
  • Date: Saturday, December 28th
  • Betting Odds PHI -7, PHI -266 | UTA +220 O/U 222

76ers Preview: Taking a Look at the 76ers Chances on the Road

The 76ers improved to 11-17 on the season with a 118-114 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs but not only covered the spread, they won outright. The total score of 232 points went over the pre-game line of 222.

Philadelphia took control with a 12-0 run in the 4th quarter, extending the score from 85-84 to 96-85. They started strong, winning the 1st quarter 30-25 and the 2nd 36-33, but a 24-16 3rd quarter in favor of Boston left the game tied at 82 heading into the final period. The 76ers closed out the game by outscoring the Celtics 36-32 in the 4th.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers to a win over the Celtics, finishing with 33 points and 12 assists, including 13 points in the 4th quarter. Caleb Martin also added 12 points in the final period, hitting 7 threes in the game at a 77.8% clip, and finishing with 23 points.

Philadelphia connected on 17 threes as a team, shooting 42.5% from beyond the arc and 46.6% overall. Joel Embiid contributed 27 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.

Defensively, the 76ers had strong 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 25 and 24 points, but struggled in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 33 and 32 points. Overall, they allowed the Celtics to shoot 45% from the field.

Philadelphia struggled to defend the three, as Boston hit 20 threes at a 40% rate. The 76ers sent the Celtics to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws. Philadelphia recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Jazz Preview: Are the Jazz Ready for a Home Win?

The 76ers improved to 11-17 on the season after a 118-114 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Philadelphia entered the game as +9.5 point underdogs and covered the spread with the victory. The total points for the game reached 232, surpassing the over/under line of 222.

Philadelphia started strong, leading 30-25 after the 1st quarter and 66-58 at halftime. Boston fought back in the 3rd, outscoring the 76ers 24-16 to tie the game at 82 going into the 4th. A 12-0 run by the 76ers, which took the score from 85-84 to 96-85, helped them secure the win.

Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 25 points and 6 rebounds in their 122-120 loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Collin Sexton added 19 points and 11 assists, while Svi Mykhailiuk contributed 18 points, knocking down 6 threes at 50% efficiency.

As a team, the Jazz connected on 21 threes, shooting 50% from beyond the arc and 47.7% overall. Markkanen scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and added 8 more in the 4th, while Johnny Juzang put up 12 of his 14 points in the final period.

The Jazz defense held the Trail Blazers to 23 points in the 1st quarter and 26 in the 3rd, but they gave up 41 points in the 4th, leading to a 122-120 loss. Overall, Utah allowed Portland to shoot 50% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Trail Blazers hit 15 threes on 39% shooting. The Jazz sent Portland to the line 22 times, where they made 17 free throws. Defensively, Utah recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.

76ers vs Jazz Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last five road contests, Philadelphia has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 4-1, while averaging 111 points per game.
  • Although Utah has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 6-4. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
  • In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
  • Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the 76ers have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.

76ers vs Jazz Prediction

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