The Utah Jazz (24-25) host the Philadelphia 76ers (29-17) in one of only four NBA matchups on the NBA schedule Thursday. It was the second meeting between the two teams last month, with the Jazz beating the 76ers 120-109 in Philadelphia on January 6. Philadelphia is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings after losing four straight games, while the Jazz are 10th in the West.
76ers vs Jazz Picks
Utah should have no trouble covering 5.5 points.
- Pick 1: Jazz -5.5 (-110)
Joel Embiid is out for the Philadelphia 76ers game due to left knee soreness and Tyrese Maxey is questionable. With that in mind, here’s a look at the 76ers vs Jazz betting analysis.
PHI 76ers vs Utah Jazz Odds
Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Information
Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz
Location of the game: Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
Date & Time: Thursday, February 1 at 10 p.m. ET
How to Watch: NBA TV
Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Recent Scores
The 76ers have fallen in the NBA rankings due to their four-game slide, which includes losses to the Portland Trail Blazers and Indiana Pacers. Philadelphia is hoping to salvage the final game of its five-game road trip.
Utah has lost two games in a row, including a 118-103 loss to the New York Knicks on Tuesday. Collin Sexton scored a team-high 22 points in the loss.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Betting Analysis
Sixers Lost Four in a Row
It hasn’t been a great road trip for the 76ers. They were shorthanded as Embiid missed two games due to a knee injury and haven’t really been in any of their four recent losses. They’re now 12-11 on the road this season. The 76ers remain a top-10 team in offensive and defensive ratings, however. They’re also sixth in the NBA rankings for PPG at 118.9.
However, the 76ers haven’t scored more than 107 points in their last three games and could have an even tougher time scoring tonight without Embiid, who leads all NBA players in scoring with 35.3 PPG on 53.3 percent field goal shooting. Maxey, the team’s second-leading scorer, could also be out for the 76ers vs Jazz betting analysis.
Philadelphia is just 3-9 without Embiid this season.
Jazz Hot at Home
The shorthanded 76ers will need a total team effort if they end their losing streak in Utah, where the Jazz are 15-6 this season. They’ve won six of their last seven games on home court with their only loss in that span coming against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Utah is 11th in PPG at 117.5 but is one of the worst defensive teams in the league, ranking 25th in defensive rating (119.5).
The Jazz have scored at least 124 points in seven consecutive home games and have been producing at a high-level thanks in part to their efficiency on the glass – they’re second in rebounds per game (46.6) and second in offensive rebounds (12.7). Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring with 23.5 PPG.
Updates
Utah has a healthy roster for NBA picks today, whereas the 76ers are without Embiid, Robert Covington, and De’Anthony Melton. Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, and Maxey are game-time decisions for the 76ers vs Jazz betting analysis.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Philadelphia is a +180 moneyline underdog in the 76ers vs Jazz betting analysis with a +5.5 (-110) spread. The Utah Jazz lines are -210 for the moneyline and -5.5 (-110) for the spread. The total for the NBA odds today is 235.5 according to BetUS Sportsbook.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Betting Prediction
Philadelphia is without one of the best NBA players and could be without its top two scorers. They’re 3-9 without Embiid this season and have lost four in a row on the road, while the Jazz are among the best NBA teams on home court. Utah should have no trouble covering 5.5 points.
- Pick: Jazz -5.5 (-110).
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