The Jazz are all set to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, Nov 14. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 9:00 ET and will be shown on KJZZ. Utah enters this contest as 7-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 229. Can the Trail Blazers come out on top as the favorite? Our Jazz vs. Trail Blazers player props and predictions can be found below.
Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Odds
- Spread: Jazz -7
- Total 229
Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov 14
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City UT
- TV: KJZZ
Trail Blazers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Portland has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.
Jazz Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 5-0 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous home games, Utah has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-4 while averaging 111 points per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Jazz have a straight up record of 6-4 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.
Can Portland Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?
Facing the Jazz, the Trail Blazers currently hold an overall record of 3-6 and aim to end their three game losing streak. This season, when playing on the road, the Trail Blazers have a 2-4 record, while their record at home is 1-2.
In their recent game, the Trail Blazers’ offense concluded with 110 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 106.4 points per contest. Offensively, the Trail Blazers have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 28th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 28th in percentage and 28th in three-pointers made.
At this time, the Trail Blazers’ defense is positioned 11th in the NBA, permitting 111.7 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Trail Blazers squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.8% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 32.2% from downtown.
Can Utah Deliver Being Favored at Home?
The Jazz have a below .500 record of 3-7 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Trail Blazers. Throughout their 10 games, the Jazz have posted a 3-4 record against Western Conference opponents, while going 0-3 in non-conference matchups.
Utah’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 127 points vs. the Grizzlies. Overall, they hit 53.9% of their shots from the field and went 27/29 from the free-throw line. Offensively, the Jazz hold a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, placing them 16th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 5th in terms of percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Jazz’s defense is ranked 26th, allowing 121.6 points per game.
Utah’s defense is currently forcing 17.9 turnovers per game, which is 30th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 14th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.4 rejections per game.
Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jerami Grant and his points prop of 25.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -120 while the under is at -110. Our projections have Jerami Grant finishing with a stat line of 20 points, 5 and 4 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 25.5.
- The Prop: Jerami Grant Under 25.5 Points (-110)
Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Predictions
The Trail Blazers come in as the underdog at +7, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 229, and our model projects the Trail Blazers and Jazz to reach a combined total of 208 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Trail Blazers +7