The Jazz and Trail Blazers are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ROOT. The Trail Blazers will host the game at Moda Center in Portland, OR. The Jazz are favored in this Northwest division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 225.5 points.

UTAH JAZZ VS PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +3

This game will be played at Moda Center at 10:00 ET on Wednesday, November 22nd.

WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 100-98 in favor of the Jazz.
  • Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 6 rebounds and 1 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 12 threes.

Are the Jazz Ready for a Win at Portland?

Looking at the Jazz’s previous ten games, they are 3-7 and face the Trail Blazers with an overall mark of 4-10. Currently, in the Western Conference, the team is ranked 12th, and they are 4th in the Northwest division.

Utah has an ATS record of .500 for the season, and they stand at 7-7 ATS. This season, Utah has a 2-0 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 5-7 when playing as underdogs.

The Jazz’s offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 99 points versus the Lakers. During the game, they attempted 44 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 38.8%. Ömer Yurtseven led the scoring for the Jazz, contributing 18 points. Additionally, John Collins chipped in with 15 points.

At this time, the Jazz’s defense is positioned 27th in the NBA, permitting 122.6 points per game.

On two point field goal attempts, the Jazz’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 58.2% and allowing 37.3% from beyond the arc.

Can the Trail Blazers Pull the Upset at Home?

So far this season, the Trail Blazers have a record of just 3-11, as they look to pick up a win over the Jazz. Away from their home court, the Trail Blazers have a 2-6 record this season, in contrast to their 1-5 record at home.

For this season, Portland has an ATS record of 5-9, along with an ongoing five game losing streak against the spread. Portland has failed to cover the spread in two straight road games and are 4-4 ATS on the road compared to 1-5 at home.

The Trail Blazers’ offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 107 points versus the Suns. During the game, they attempted 31 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 43.7%. Portland’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 98.2 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 20th in attempts and 30th in three-point shooting percentage.

At this time, the Trail Blazers’ defense is positioned 16th in the NBA, permitting 113.6 points per game.

Inside the arc, the Trail Blazers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.2% and 35.3% from three-point territory.