Philadelphia 76ers at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

Nathan Beighle | Staff Writer

The Utah Jazz (24-25) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (29-17) to Delta Center Thursday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the 76ers vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Jazz lead 1-0

The Jazz lost on the road to the New York Knicks 118-103 Tuesday, failing to cover as 3-point underdogs. They have won 2 of their last 4 yet just 2 of their last 7 as well. Utah is 29-20 against the spread (ATS) this season and 3-3 ATS over its last 6. It is led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 23.5 points per game (PPG).

The 76ers have lost 4 straight, all on the road. They are coming off a 119-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors, closing as 2-point underdogs. Philadelphia is 28-18 ATS on the season yet 1-5 ATS in its last 6. The Sixers are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 road matches. They are led by C Joel Embiid, who is averaging 35.3 PPG; Embiid has already been ruled out for Thursday.

76ers at Jazz odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): 76ers +164 (bet $100 to win $164) | Jazz -196 (bet $196 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): 76ers +5 (-110) | Jazz -5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 238.5 (O: -108 | U: -114)

76ers at Jazz key injuries

76ers

F Nicolas Batum (hamstring) questionable
C Joel Embiid (knee) out
G Tyrese Maxey (ankle) questionable
G De'Anthony Melton (back) out
F Marcus Morris Sr. (foot) doubtful

Jazz

None

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!

76ers at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Jazz 125, 76ers 114

Moneyline

PASS.

The 76ers are missing too many key pieces to take as underdogs. Similarly, the Jazz (-196) are too expensive to play on the moneyline at home.

Against the spread

BET JAZZ -5 (-110).

The Jazz have been the NBA's best team at covering at home. They are 16-5 ATS on the season at Delta Center.

Philadelphia is the 2nd-best covering team at home but is just 12-11 ATS on the road. The 76ers have struggled recently and may be without their 2 leading scorers in Embiid and Maxey.

That will really limit their offense against a Jazz team that has scored at least 123 in 10 of their last 12 games. Expect Utah's offense to put on a show and cover the spread. Back JAZZ -5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 238.5 (-108).

The Jazz have gone Over in 5 of their last 7 games and are 27-21-1 O/U on the season. They have a slew of competent options with 6 players averaging double figures and 3 averaging 17 or more.

Philadelphia may struggle to score but does have capable options like F Tobias Harris. It has gone Over in 5 of its last 8 games and is 27-18-1 O/U. Considering the season-long trends, back OVER 238.5 (-108).

For more sports betting picks and tips, check out SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW.

Follow @nathanbeighle_ on Twitter/X. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter/X and like us on Facebook.

Access more NBA coverage:

Facebook Twitter Email