Utah Jazz (24-25) vs Philadelphia 76ers (29-17)
Game Info: Thursday, February 1, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Jazz -4.5 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Philadelphia 76ers are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Utah Jazz need a win after losing 5 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz prediction.
Philadelphia 76ers Betting Preview
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Pacers, Nuggets, Trail Blazers and Warriors during this streak. The Philadelphia 76ers are averaging 118.9 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.6 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Joel Embiid is averaging 35.3 points and 5.7 assists, while Tyrese Maxey is averaging 25.7 points and 3.6 rebounds. Tobias Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Kelly Oubre Jr. is grabbing 4.3 rebounds. The Philadelphia 76ers are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 83.4 percent from the free throw line. The Philadelphia 76ers are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia 76ers Player Facts
- Tobias Harris ranks 2nd amongst qualified Forwards for FT% (90.1%) this season.
- Kelly Oubre Jr. ranks T14th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.1) this season.
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Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz recently beat the Hornets while losing to the Nets and Knicks. The Utah Jazz are averaging 117.5 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 47.9 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 23.5 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson is averaging 17.7 points and 3.5 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 82.1 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.6 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Jordan Clarkson is the only player to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
- Lauri Markkanen ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (3.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (15.9).
- The Jazz rank 29th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.2).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (9.0).
- The 76ers rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.1).
Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers are having a rough week to say the least, and it doesn't look like it's going to get better as Embiid and Maxey remain on the injury list. The 76ers are also expected to be without Kenneth Lofton Jr and Marcus Morris Sr for this contest. The Utah Jazz have had their struggles as well recently, but they're at home with a clear edge in the health department. The Jazz don't have a single player on the injury list for this game. Also, despite losses recently, the Jazz is still a profitable 29-20 ATS on the season. I'll lay the points with the Jazz, given the banged up bodies on the other side.
Randy’s Pick Utah Jazz -4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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