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Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 21, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Barclays Center — Brooklyn, NY

Article updated Dec 20, 10:25 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Utah Jazz (6-20) will be facing off against the Brooklyn Nets (11-16) in a cross country matchup at the Barclays Center. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with the

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The Utah Jazz (6-20) will be facing off against the Brooklyn Nets (11-16) in a cross country matchup at the Barclays Center. Both teams are coming off recent wins, with the Jazz winning against Detroit and the Nets defeating Toronto. The Nets are currently the betting favorites, opening at -2 and the line has not moved. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 EST. This game marks the first of two matchups between these teams this season.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jazz +122 | Nets -144

Spread: Jazz +2 (-110) | Nets -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 219 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Brooklyn will win straight-up is 59%.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz recently broke a three-game losing streak with a seven point win against the Detroit Pistons. The game turned physical with ejections for Jordan Clarkson and Ron Holland. Collin Sexton led the team with a season-high 30 points and Lauri Markkanen contributed 27 points and 14 rebounds. Keyonte George is a top scorer from outside and John Collins has been a strong addition to the starting lineup. Walker Kessler plays a crucial role as the big man inside. The team's offense ranks 23rd in the league while their defense ranks 28th. Currently, the Jazz are 6-20 this season and ranked 27th in power rankings. Additionally, the team's statistics in offense and defense indicate room for improvement in various areas.

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Brooklyn Nets Analysis

The Brooklyn Nets recently ended a three-game losing streak and made a significant trade sending Dennis Schroeder to the Warriors for De'Anthony Melton, who has not performed as well statistically. Despite being 10th in the Eastern Conference, the Nets are holding onto a playoff spot. Cameron Johnson has been a standout player for the team, leading in scoring and rebounds. With key players like Cam Thomas out with injuries, the Nets are relying on Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith for offensive production. In their last game against Toronto, Ben Simmons and Nico Claxton started, with some rotation in the lineup. The Nets have struggled offensively and defensively but excel in free throw shooting and three-pointers. Their upcoming matchup with the Utah Jazz will be a test for their performance and potential betting opportunities.

Brooklyn Nets Face Uncertainty After Trading Dennis Schroeder: Can They Compete with Jazz?

The Brooklyn Nets have made a strategic decision to part ways with veteran players in exchange for draft picks, starting with the trade of Dennis Schroeder to the Golden State Warriors. In return, they acquired De'Anthony Melton, although his impact on the team's offense remains to be seen. With a void at point guard, the Nets will likely rely on Ben Simmons for ball handling duties, but may struggle to generate enough offensive production. Currently, the team is lacking scoring options with only two players averaging more than 10.0 PPG, in contrast to the Utah Jazz who have five players averaging over 15.0 PPG. This roster imbalance could pose challenges for the Nets against the Jazz, particularly in defending players like Sexton, George, and Clarkson. Despite a recent strong performance from Lauri Markkanen, the Nets are expected to face difficulties following the trade, starting with their matchup against the Jazz. It is advised to consider Utah to cover in this game.

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SportsJaw Jazz vs Nets archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Jazz vs Nets matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz+122 → +101Moved
  • Moneyline · Brooklyn Nets-144 → -120Moved
  • Spread · Utah Jazz+2 (-110) → +1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Brooklyn Nets-2 (-110) → -1.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over219 (-110) → 219.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under219 (-110) → 219.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Utah Jazz
5-5-7 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Brooklyn Nets
0-3 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-21T03:25:58.667Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Brooklyn Nets recently ended a three-game losing streak and made a significant trade sending Dennis Schroeder to the Warriors for De'Anthony Melton, who has not performed as well statistically. Despite being 10th in the Eastern Conference, the Nets are holding onto a playoff spot. Cameron Johnson has been a standout player for the team, leading in scoring and rebounds. With key players like Cam Thomas out with injuries, the Nets are relying on Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith for offensive production. In their last game against Toronto, Ben Simmons and Nico Claxton started, with some rotation in the lineup. The Nets have struggled offensively and defensively but excel in free throw shooting and three-pointers. Their upcoming matchup with the Utah Jazz will be a test for their performance and potential betting opportunities.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Utah Jazz defeated Brooklyn Nets 105-94

Utah Jazz defeated Brooklyn Nets 105-94 on December 21, 2024, a 11-point decision in the series. Utah Jazz's strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 31-21. Against SportsJaw's recorded Utah Jazz +1.5 (-110) spread, Utah Jazz covered, while the 199 combined points finished under the recorded total of 219.5.

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Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeSpread · Brooklyn Nets -2 (-110)Loss
  • BrycetSpread · Brooklyn Nets -2 (-110)Loss
  • Sarah_MillerSpread · Utah Jazz +2 (-110)Win
  • DawhizSpread · Brooklyn Nets -2 (-110)Loss
  • Philly267Spread · Brooklyn Nets -2 (-110)Loss
  • RcSpread · Utah Jazz +2.5 (-110)Win