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2022 NBA Handicapping
(11-11) Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz (14-11)
Date: Saturday, December 3rd, 2022
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
NBA Moneyline Odds: Trail Blazers +140 | Jazz -150 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: UTH -3.5
NBA Betting Total: 225.5
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The road Trail Blazers come into this one off a 128-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. They entered that one as 6-point underdogs and failed to cover the spread for the third game in a row—the fourth time in five contests.
The home Jazz come into this one off a 125-112 win over the LA Clippers. They entered that one as 7.5-point favorites and covered for the second time in three games—also just the second time in six contests.
On the year, Portland is 13-9 against the spread while Utah is 14-10
These two teams have faced off once during the 2022-23 regular season, a 118-113 road win for the Jazz on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Editor’s Note: All statistics below are current entering games on Friday, Dec. 2. Stats and rankings may be slightly different after final scores are in Friday night.
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland’s hot start has cooled drastically.
This group can recover and look competitive again, but the problem is that it’s been decimated by injuries, including franchise face Damian Lillard, who remains OUT for Saturday’s contest.
On the year, Portland is scoring 109.8 points per contest, which puts the team in 25th.
In terms of advanced stats, the Trail Blazers score 110.1 points per 100 possessions. That number places them in 12th.
Defensively, this groups allows 111.5 points per night, putting them in 11th so far this season.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, Portland gives up 111.3 points per 100 possessions—a number that ranks 22nd on the year.
As of this writing, Portland lists Lillard as OUT alongside Nassir Little, Keon Johnson and Gary Payton II.
Listed Day-to-Day is Drew Eubanks and Josh Hart.
Utah Jazz
Statistically, on the year, the Jazz are scoring 117 points per game. That number puts them in 5th across the NBA so far this season.
Looking at the advanced stats, they’re scoring 113.4 points per 100 possessions—a number that puts them in 5th.
Defensively, Utah is giving up 115.4 points per night, which ranks No. 21 in the NBA.
Looking at Defensive Efficiency, the Jazz give up 111.5 points per 100 possessions, putting them in No. 23rd across the Association, a tie with the New York Knicks.
On the injury report, Utah lists Rudy Gay, and Mike Conley both as OUT as of this writing late Friday night.
NBA Betting Trends:
- Trail Blazers are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Trail Blazers are 9-4 ATS in their last 13 road games.
- Jazz are 2-6-1 ATS in their last 9 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
- Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings.
Free Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz NBA Prediction:
Portland will bounce back, but the Trail Blazers are just too tough to trust right now.
The Jazz aren’t exact world-beaters, but at home, coming off a big win, with a more complete roster—I’m taking them both straight up and against the spread.
Give this one to the home Jazz, and don’t be shocked if they get Portland to waive the proverbial white flag early in the final quarter.
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