Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/5

The Utah Jazz will take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center. This NBA regular season game is set for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on KUNP.

The Jazz enter with a record of 12-22, sitting 13th in the Western Conference. They have lost their last three games. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers hold a 16-20 record and are ranked 9th in the conference. They are currently on a two-game winning streak.

Jazz vs Trail Blazers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers
  • Venue: Moda Center
  • Date: Monday, January 5, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Jazz +6.0 (-111), Trail Blazers -6.0 (-111), Jazz MoneyLine +190, Trail Blazers MoneyLine -228

Utah Jazz Team Preview

The Utah Jazz have been scoring well this season, averaging 119.7 points per game. This ranks them seventh in the league. They are first in possessions per game, showing they play a fast-paced style.

Key players like Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George lead the team in scoring. Markkanen averages 27.9 points per game, while George adds 24.5 points. The team also excels in free throws, making 22.3 per game, which ranks them second.

Defense is a challenge for the Jazz, as they allow 126.7 points per game. This is the highest in the league. Opponents find success from the three-point line, making 15.4 per game against them.

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers have been on a winning streak recently. They won against the San Antonio Spurs with a score of 115-110. Deni Avdija led the team with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists in that game.

Portland’s offensive stats show they are scoring 116.3 points per game, placing them 17th overall. They attempt a high number of field goals, ranking 7th with 90.8 attempts per game. However, their shooting accuracy is lower, with a field goal percentage of 44.6, ranking 29th.

The Trail Blazers have several players out due to injuries. Key players like Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard, and Jerami Grant are not available. This means others will need to step up in their absence.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take the Jazz +6.0 (-111). The Jazz score 119.7 points per game, ranking 7th, while the Trail Blazers allow 119.6 points per game, ranking 23rd. The projected score is Trail Blazers 124, Jazz 120, which suggests a closer game than the spread indicates.

For the over/under, consider the over 245.5 (-111). The Jazz allow 126.7 points per game, ranking last, and the Trail Blazers score 116.3 points per game, ranking 17th. With both teams’ offensive and defensive stats, the projected total is 244, close to the line, but the pace of play suggests a high-scoring game.