Blazers vs Jazz Prediction and Betting Tips 7 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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06.12.2024 20:01
Blazers vs Jazz Prediction
As the Portland Trail Blazers enter this game having shown great development throughout this season, they play a Utah squad that continues their tank for their first pick. With this Portland squad having been in a tightly contested 137-131 loss against Dallas last time out, Utah took a tough defeat against Los Angeles. This matchup will occur on December 7th at 8:30 A.M. IST in Moda Center of Portland. Below are our key betting tips, vital injuries, head-to-head matchups, and top player props to make an accurate prediction for this matchup.
Blazers vs Jazz Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz Moneyline Pick
With Portland having a -134 money line during this matchup, it should be taken as they are the much stronger two-way team. Led by Anfernee Simmons and Shadeon Sharpe, this duo should completely outplay that of Keyonte George plus Collin Sexton. Having Toumani Camara being a very strong hustler for boards, he will have way more finishes over the struggling Cody Williams. Knowing Jerami Grant plus De’Andre Ayton should have way more points and boards than Walker Kessler in addition to Lauri Markkanen, this Trail Blazers squad should win their -134 money line with ease making it 5 in 8 victories vs Utah.
2. Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz Point Spread Pick
As the Jazz have a -2 spread in this game, they should have control of this game as the more talented roster. Having Anfrenee Simmons being able to cut toward the basket, his ability to make big-time passes has become a potent threat as well. Being an improved three-point shooter as well, he should control Keyonte George throughout as the Jazz guard is a weaker defender. Knowing that George hasn’t shown the same threat on offense, Simmons's defense will be a bigger factor being someone who can now create steals and poke loose balls for finishes on the other end. Seeing that their shooting guard is Shaedeon Sharpe, his ability to knock down threes plus mid-range shots will make him a huge offensive weapon throughout. Against someone like Collin Sexton, he may leak so points because of the Jazz shooting guard’s pace, but Sharpe’s abilities will completely outplay him. As Sharpe is a much bigger defender, this is great for Portland to have someone who can close out plus create multiple traps. Seeing that Toumani Camara has continued showing excellence in driving to the basket for layups, he should also out-rebound a struggling Cody Williams who has still not been able to find his role. With Camara forcing many steals against a weaker defender, the once-place Utah has a slight power advantage forward with Lauri Markannen producing more points than Jerami Grant. Although this is true, Grant can still attack with the mid-range game and keep this rebounding battle very close, while De’Andre Ayton is a much stronger offensive force than Walker Kessler inside. All in all, Utah’s -2 spread should easily be taken.
3. Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
Having the over/under being at 224 points, both teams should provide scoring with multiple solid pieces. Knowing Portland has one of the best finishing guards in NBA play, their shooting guard has been known for knocking down outside shots this season. Having a small forward that can drive in, their forward is a vital component in mid-range offense. Being helped by a center who finishes inside, this group goes up against a Utah roster that has a great cutting guard at SG. With a power forward who is an all-around shooter and can dunk, their center will continue providing layup looks inside after rebounds. Seeing this squad had a combined 236 points last time out, it should be somewhere around this total during the game.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz Top Player Props
Shaedeon Sharpe over 18.0 points at 1.85: As the Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard continues showing growth as a complete outside scorer, he should have another strong game. Going up against Collin Sexton, Sharpe will have a size advantage in this matchup to find his favorable spots for shooting. Being someone who averages 18.0 points a night, he should go over his season average in this game.
Lauri Markannen over 19.5 points at 1.80: Seeing that the Jazz power forward keeps creating from mid-range areas and deep, his prowess will be on display again. Being Utah’s only real hope, he should continue using the size and great length to find great looks against a smaller plus weaker Jerami Grant. Averaging 19.6 points a night, Lauri Markannen should continue building on his average during the matchup.
Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz Injury News & Impact
Portland Trail Blazers Injuries: As Matiesse Thyabulle, 5.4 points, is out due to a right ankle sprain being this squad’s main defensive threat, they also have no Robert Williams III because of a concussion. Knowing Donovan Clingan is still out because of a knee issue, this group will also be without Scoot Henderson since he injured his quadriceps.
Utah Jazz Injuries: Seeing that this group has Kyle Filipkowski, 7.3 points, and Jordan Clarkson, 15.0 points, out their question will be heavily under question.
Blazers vs Jazz Head-to-Head Trends
Although Utah won the previous 2 matches against Portland, this Trail Blazers squad looks to build their own streak being a more favorable team in the matchup. Having scored over 100 points 7 times in 8 games and averaging 116 over their previous 3, they should continue having a high-octane offense. Seeing that Portland is 4-3 against the spread over their last 7 matchups vs Utah, this group will hope to improve their record even more.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends and betting odds, Portland is backed by 57.3% of bettors to beat Utah in this matchup.
Blazers vs Jazz Final Prediction
Seeing that Portland has finally figured out things on both the offensive and defensive end, they will have a lot more energy entering this matchup. Going up against a weaker Jazz roster, this group should be in for a pretty simple win. Led by point guard Anfernee Simmons, his ability to shoot and create for others has become a key in him being this unit’s combo guard with no Scoot Henderson. As he provides inside plus outside scoring, he should dominate against Keyonte George with stronger skills and a great ability to attack weaker defenders. Seeing that this Jazz guard has struggled as dribbler plus driving in, Simmons should have steals plus create extra force to stop any forward motion for this offense. Knowing that this Portland guard can take his caused turnovers down the floor with pace to finish, he will continue providing this Blazers squad with extra points. With Shaedeon Sharpe going up against Collin Sexton, his size advantage should let him get in for dunks while also finding spacing outside to connect from deep. As Sharpe continues growing as a perimeter player, he can handle Sexton’s defense with ease, while also making a few key stops even though the Jazz SG may beat him a couple of times due to speed.
With Toumani Camara being a very explosive piece that can create rebounds and finish with dribbles, his pace is something that Cody Williams can’t handle. Although Williams may be a bigger body, he hasn’t shown aggression this season and Camara can hit the mid-range game against him as well. Meanwhile, when Cody Williams drives to get in for layups or shots near the basket, he will mostly get blocked due to Camara’s leaping ability and chances to make the Jazz small forward shoot from uncomfortable positions. Although Lauri Markannen is going to outscore Jerami Grant in this game, the Blazers' power forward mid-range scoring ability should make it close while he has improved as a rebounder. Knowing De’Andre Ayton continues attacking the glass and finishing inside, he can outplay Walker Kessler II. Knowing that Portland will have Dalano Banton plus Deni Avdija off the bench, Utah can keep it close if Brice Sensabaugh and Isaish Collier show up.
Our prediction: Portland Trail Blazers win and cover their -2 spread, while the score goes over 224 points.
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