What are the odds of Southern Utah defeating Portland?
Dimers’ independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives Southern Utah a 62% chance of defeating Portland. Southern Utah is currently the -4 favorite against Portland, with -110 at PointsBet the best odds currently available. For the underdog Portland (+4) to cover the spread, PointsBet also has the best odds currently on offer at -110.
What time does the Utah Jazz play the Portland Trail Blazers?
The Utah Jazz (24-9) travel to Moda Center Wednesday to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (13-20). Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Jazz at Trail Blazers odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
Why are the Portland Trail Blazers so bad this season?
The Blazers have been awful this season as compared to expectations. Damian Lillard ‘s play with the new foul rules has been lacking, and the superstar also missed several games, a stint in which Portland went just 1-4.
Jazz at Trail Blazers odds, spread and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Against the spread
BET on the JAZZ -6.5 (-120) as the better bet. While the Blazers have been good at home, their major flaw is in their three-point defense. Utah is going to abuse that.
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Portland Trail Blazers Analysis
The Trail Blazers are coming into this game with a 10-10 record overall and they are 1-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game.
Utah Jazz Analysis
The Jazz are coming into this game with a 13-7 record overall and they are 7-4 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They have won 2 of their last 3 games and are coming into this one off of another win in their last game.
Trail Blazers vs Jazz Prediction
The Jazz are coming into this game as a 7 point favorite with the current betting odds according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Jazz have been having a great season, they stumbled a bit recently but they responded with a great win by around 20 points in their last game against the Pelicans.
Key Injuries
Portland Trail Blazers: C. Zeller (PF) Ques Mon – Knee injury. N. Powell (SG) Ques Mon – Quadricep injury.
Notable Quotes
“It was perfect, it worked out perfect.” – Damian Lillard on how the schedule worked out for him for Thanksgiving.
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