Two teams, both on the second night of a back-to-back, meet up when the Portland Trail Blazers (26-29) roll into the Delta Center to take on the Utah Jazz (18-37).
The Blazers are coming off a 24-point beatdown at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, while the Jazz took care of business at home last night, beating the Sacramento Kings by 28. Trail Blazers vs. Jazz tips off at 9:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, live on NBA League Pass.
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Trail Blazers vs. Jazz Prediction, Spread, Over/Under
The Blazers have been below average in almost every notable category this season. They rank 22nd in offensive rating (113.3) and 19th in defensive rating (115.6). They sit 10th in the Western Conference and seem headed for the play-in tournament, considering the five teams below them may all be looking to improve draft position.
The lone bright spot for Portland this season has been the improved play of SF Deni Avdija, who has increased his scoring average from 16.9 points per game to 25.2. He currently carries a 1.63x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks for a "Yes" outcome on winning the Most Improved Player award.
Utah, meanwhile, has routinely rested players due to various illnesses and ailments. When their starters do play, they have sat out the fourth quarter for the past couple of weeks. Despite this, they appear set on competing next season after acquiring star PF Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies.
Trail Blazers vs. Jazz Over/Under, Spread
The Trail Blazers enter Thursday’s game as 7.5-point road favorites, returning a 1.33x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Jazz are home underdogs with a 3.03x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Portland Trail Blazers -7.5 (1.88x payout)
- Over/Under: 240.5 (1.96x payout on over)
- Game Winner Payout: Trail Blazers 1.33x | Jazz 3.03x
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Trail Blazers vs. Jazz Injury Report
Let’s dive into the full Trail Blazers vs. Jazz injury report for Thursday. Neither team submitted an official NBA.com report at the time of publishing.
Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report
C Robert Williams III (knee) was available for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, playing 12 minutes and scoring 5 points with 5 rebounds and 2 blocks.
Elsewhere, G Shaedon Sharpe continues to nurse a left calf strain that's bothering him. F Kris Murray (back) and G Matisse Thybulle (thumb/knee) missed Wednesday's contest.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
Per a Thursday morning report from Chris Haynes of NBA on Prime, F Jaren Jackson Jr. is "likely to miss the remainder of the season" as he undergoes knee surgery to take care of a "localized PVNS growth." That puts a significant damper on Utah's frontcourt.
G Keyonte George (ankle) missed Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. F Lauri Markkanen (rest) played limited minutes.
Trail Blazers vs. Jazz Prediction on Over/Under
Here are some stats to help you make your Trail Blazers vs. Jazz prediction on the over/under today.
- These are two of the top-seven teams in pace, with the Jazz ranking third overall and the Trail Blazers checking in at seventh, according to NBA.com.
- Utah is 32-23-0 (58.2%) against the spread (ATS) to the over, the third-best mark in the Association.
- Portland is 29-26-0 (52.7%) ATS to the over, the fifth-best record in the league.
- The Jazz have the worst defensive rating in the NBA at 120.9, while the Blazers sit 19th at 115.6.
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Trail Blazers C Donovan Clingan vs. Jazz Projection – 12 Rebounds
- Donovan Clingan is averaging 11.4 rebounds per game but has seen that average tick up. In January, he averaged 12.5, and so far in February, that's up to 13.2.
- These are two of the fastest teams in the leaguiie, reflected in the over/under being set at a whopping 240.5. This means there could be plenty of possessions, potentially creating many rebounding opportunities.
- The Jazz surrender 44.8 rebounds per game, tied for the 10th-most in the sport.
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Jazz PG Isaiah Collier vs. Trail Blazers Projection – 27.5 Pts + Asts
- Isaiah Collier is producing 29.9 points and assists nightly in the month of February.
- The Trail Blazers' defense cedes 27.8 assists per game on the road, the seventh-most in the NBA.
- Portland gives up 26.1 free throw attempts each outing, fifth-most. Collier nets 4.5 free-throw attempts per game this month, the second-highest mark he's reached as a pro.
- The Blazers' defensive rating drops from 114.8 to 116.4 in road games, while Utah’s offensive rating increases from 113.6 to 116.2 in home contests.
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