Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
| Game Time | 8:30 pm EST |
| Philadelphia 76ers Line | -7 |
| Utah Jazz Line | +7 |
| Total | 223.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In this matchup between two of the bottom-4 teams of each conference, the Utah Jazz are hosting the Philadelphia 76ers. The Jazz are coming back home after a lengthy five-game road trip, where they managed to win twice. But they are coming off back-to-back losses and are back home, where they have the fewest wins than any other team in the NBA. On the other hand, the Sixers have all of their star players available and are playing much better lately, with back-to-back wins and just one loss in their last five games.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
Utah Jazz Injury Report: John Collins, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks are day-to-day.
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report: Andre Drummond, KJ Martin are questionable, Eric Gordon, Jared McCain are out.
Utah Jazz Form and Trends
The Jazz have a 7-22 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the West. The Jazz are 14-15 against the spread and 16-13 in over/under. Utah has a 2-10 home record, but are 4-8 against the spread with an -10.2-point differential. The Jazz are 2-5 in their last 7 games but 4-0 against the spread in their last 4. Over is 8-1 in their last 9 games.
The Jazz are coming off a 120-122 loss in Portland, even though they shot with 48% from the field and made 21 triples on a 50% shooting. Lauri Markkanen led Utah’s offense with 25 points and 6 rebounds.
Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring with 19.6 points, adding 6.6 rebounds per game. John Collins adds 17.7 points and 8.2 rebounds.
Philadelphia 76ers Recent Form and Trends
The Sixers have a 11-17 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the East. Philly is 11-17 against the spread and 14-13-1 in over/under. The Sixers have a 6-8 road record, and are 7-7 against the spread, with a -3.1-point differential. The Sixers are 8-2 in their last 10 games, but 2-4 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
Philly is coming off a 118-114 win in Boston on Christmas Day, as they shot with 47% from the field and made all of their 19 free throws. Four of Philadelphia’s starters scored double figures, and three of them had 23+ points, led by Tyrese Maxey with 33 points, 4 rebounds and a game-high 12 assists.
Maxey leads the Sixers in scoring with 25.1 points, adding 3.7 rebounds and 5 assists. Joel Embiid adds 20.3 points and 7.7 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Jazz are averaging 110.6 points per game, which ranks 21st in the league. Utah shoots with 45.8% from the field (19th) and with 36.9% from beyond the arc (16th). Defensively, they are the fourth-worst team in the NBA, allowing 119.6 points per game.
Offensively, the Sixers are second to last in the NBA with 106.4 points per game. Philly shoot with 44.3% from the field (25th), and with 33.4% from beyond the arc (27th). Defensively, they allow 110.5 points per game, which ranks 9th in the NBA.
The Sixers are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings against the Jazz, but the Jazz are 4-2 against the spread in their last 6 meetings. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 meetings.
Prediction
In this Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Prediction, the 76ers are coming as -7 road favorites. The 76ers are rightfully favored, as they are the better team throughout the season, and have been on their best stretch of the season lately. The Sixers are mediocre on the road and have a -3.1-point differential, so it is hard to trust them against a Jazz team that has covered in four straight games. Both teams have been involved in higher scoring games lately, as they are 12-2 to the over in their last 14 games combined, and I’m expecting that trend to continue. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 223.5
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