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Game time: December 26, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET

Venue: Moda Center — Portland, OR

Article updated Dec 25, 11:46 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The 2024-25 NBA season continues on Thursday, December 26, as the Utah Jazz take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a Northwest Division showdown at Moda Center in Portland,

Game outlook

The 2024-25 NBA season continues on Thursday, December 26, as the Utah Jazz take on the Portland Trail Blazers in a Northwest Division showdown at Moda Center in Portland, OR. The game is set to tip-off at 10:00 PM ET. This will be the second meeting between the two teams this season, with the Jazz dominating the Trail Blazers in their previous matchup with a score of 141-99. Portland is seeking revenge as they face off against the Utah Jazz once again. The Trail Blazers are currently the betting favorite, opening at -3.5, with the line remaining unchanged leading up to the game. Stay updated on this Jazz vs. Trail Blazers prediction for more information.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jazz +125 | Trail Blazers -150

Spread: Jazz +3.5 (-110) | Trail Blazers -3.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 227 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Portland will win straight-up is 60%.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz will conclude a five-game road trip on Thursday night with a record of 2-2 SU and 3-1 ATS in their previous four outings. Despite wins against the Detroit Pistons and Brooklyn Nets, they suffered losses to the Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers. Utah's recent defeat at the hands of the Cavs showcased their struggles with turnovers and defensive weaknesses, as they rank poorly in points allowed and turnover percentage. Offensively, the Jazz have shown proficiency in shooting percentages but struggle with consistency. Overall, their record this season stands at 7-21, with room for improvement on both ends of the court.

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Portland Trail Blazers Analysis

The Portland Trail Blazers have been struggling recently, winning only one of their last nine games. Despite a victory over the Denver Nuggets, they suffered losses against the San Antonio Spurs and Dallas Mavericks. The Blazers have been struggling offensively, ranking near the bottom of the league in points scored and shooting percentage. Defensively, they have been giving up a high number of points, with opponents shooting well both inside and outside the arc. The team is currently ranked 28th and 27th for offense, and 23rd for defense. Portland's overall record is 9-20 and they have had recent success against Utah. Despite their struggles, fans can still find value by choosing the best NBA handicappers.

Jazz poised to dominate Trail Blazers in upcoming matchup

It is challenging to determine the weaker team between the Jazz and the Trail Blazers. Both teams have struggled, making a close contest seem unlikely. In a recent matchup, the Jazz dominated the Trail Blazers by 42 points, despite being the underdog on the road. Portland was missing key players such as Scoot Henderson, impacting their performance. I anticipate the Jazz will prevail due to their superior shooting abilities. Utah ranks 13th in the NBA for three-pointers made per 100 possessions and 16th in percentage. Additionally, their shooting efficiency inside the arc surpasses that of Portland, and they excel in rebounding. The Trail Blazers lag behind in defensive rebounding, while the Jazz have a winning record in recent meetings between the two teams. Based on these factors, I predict the Jazz will come out on top in this matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz+125 → +136Moved
  • Moneyline · Portland Trail Blazers-150 → -160Moved
  • Spread · Utah Jazz+3.5 (-110) → +3.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Portland Trail Blazers-3.5 (-110) → -3.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over227 (-110) → 228 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under227 (-110) → 228 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Utah Jazz
5-5-7 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Portland Trail Blazers
2-0 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-26T04:46:08.654Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-12-06Utah Jazz 141 · Portland Trail Blazers 99
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Portland Trail Blazers defeated Utah Jazz 122-120

Portland Trail Blazers defeated Utah Jazz 122-120 on December 26, 2024, a 2-point decision in the series. Portland Trail Blazers' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 41-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Utah Jazz +3.5 (-110) spread, Utah Jazz covered, while the 242 combined points finished over the recorded total of 228.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DpxsportsSpread · Portland Trail Blazers -2.5 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationSpread · Portland Trail Blazers -2.5 (-110)Loss
  • RainmanTotal · Over 228 (-110)Win