The Nets host the Utah Jazz on Monday, Jan 29. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on YES. Brooklyn comes into this game as 1-point favorites with the total set at 235. Keep reading to get our Nets vs. Jazz player props and predictions.
Nets vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Nets -1
- Total 235
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Jan 29
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Barclays Center, Brooklyn NY
- TV: YES
Jazz Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 127 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
Nets Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Nets have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Nets last ten home games, the team averaged 107 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-9, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Nets have a straight up record of 5-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
Do the Jazz Have What It Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Coming into today’s game vs. the Nets, the Jazz are looking to stay above .500 as they currently sit at 24-23 overall. Against Western Conference teams, the Jazz are 12-18 while going 12-5 in non-conference games.
In their most recent game, the Jazz put up 134 points against the Hornets and looked good on the offensive end. Overall, they shot 55.9% from the field and went 13/17 from the free-throw line. On the season, the Jazz are pulling down 12.7 offensive rebounds per game and have a three-point percentage of 35%. In terms of pace, they are ranked 8th in the league.
On the season, the Utah Jazz are giving up 119.3 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been even worse, giving up 128.8 points per game, which is 29th in the league over that span.
When looking at their three-point defense, the Jazz are 28th in the NBA, allowing opponents to shoot 37.7% from behind the arc. In terms of made threes allowed, they are 28th in the league at 14.0 per game.
One area where the Jazz have been strong defensively is in terms of blocked shots. They are 6th in the league at 5.9 blocks per game. In terms of steals, they are 21st in the NBA at 6.9 per contest.
Is Brooklyn Ready for a Home Win?
As the Nets face off against the Jazz, they are under .500 with a record of 18-27. At home, the Nets are 11-12, while going 7-15 on the road this season.
In their most recent game, the Nets put up 106 points against the Rockets. They shot 48.6% from the field and made 12 three-pointers. On offense, the Nets have been struggling with their efficiency, as they come into today’s game shooting 45% from the field. In terms of free throws, the Nets are 25th in made free throws and have a free throw shooting percentage of 75%.
So far this season, the Brooklyn Nets are allowing 114.9 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. When playing at home, they have been slightly better, giving up 111.7 points per game, which is 12th in the league.
Over their last five games, Brooklyn has been even better on defense, allowing just 109 points per game.
On the season, opponents have made 51.1% of their three-point attempts vs. the Nets, which is 22nd in the NBA. For the year, opposing teams have made 13.6 threes per game vs. Brooklyn.
When it comes to rebounding, the Nets are 5th in the league, grabbing 45.5 boards per game. They are also 12th in blocked shots at 5.4 per contest.
Looking at their fouling, Brooklyn is 21st in the NBA in personal fouls per game.
Nets vs. Jazz Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Mikal Bridges and his points prop of 22.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111. Our projections have Mikal Bridges finishing with a stat line of 22 points, 4 and 3 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 22.5.
- The Prop: Mikal Bridges Under 22.5 Points (-111)
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Nets vs. Jazz Predictions
As the underdogs with a spread of +1, we recommend going with the Jazz on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 235, and our model projects the Jazz and Nets to reach a combined total of 220 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Jazz +1 | at Fanduel Sportsbook