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Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 28, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET

Venue: Delta Center — Salt Lake City, UT

Article updated Dec 28, 6:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Utah Jazz will face the Philadelphia 76ers in a Saturday night matchup at the Delta Center, with both teams struggling this season and currently out of playoff

Game outlook

The Utah Jazz will face the Philadelphia 76ers in a Saturday night matchup at the Delta Center, with both teams struggling this season and currently out of playoff contention. Despite recent improvement from the 76ers, the Jazz are looking to bounce back from two consecutive losses. Last season, each team won on the other's home court in their two meetings. The 76ers are the betting favorites at -6.5, with the line remaining steady. Stay tuned for our prediction on this game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: 76ers -265 | Jazz +220

Spread: 76ers -6.5 (-110) | Jazz +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 222.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 73%.

Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have faced numerous injuries to start the season, but they are starting to build confidence and momentum with recent wins. Despite their struggles, they have won back-to-back games, showing that they are a team to take seriously. Even with key players like Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond listed as day-to-day, their return to the lineup should help improve the team's field goal and three-point percentages. Their strong duo of Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will be a challenge for opponents like Utah, especially if they can control the pace of the game. Currently ranked 19th in power rankings, the 76ers have room for improvement in both offense and defense but have shown potential for growth.

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Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Jazz have been struggling so far this season with a record of 5-5-7. They have lost seven of their last ten games and have had a challenging road stretch recently. Despite being back at home, they are facing a confident Philadelphia team and may struggle to keep up. The Jazz have some key injuries to worry about, particularly in the backcourt. Their offense and defense rankings are below average, and they may have difficulty matching the scoring of the 76ers. Overall, the Jazz face a tough matchup and will need to work hard to compete with Philadelphia.

Philadelphia 76ers Favored to Secure Victory in Matchup Against Injured Utah Jazz

The Philadelphia 76ers are well-positioned to secure a victory in this matchup, and are expected to cover the spread comfortably. The team has demonstrated strong performance in recent weeks, with key players returning at an opportune moment as they prepare to play away from home. In contrast, the Utah Jazz may struggle due to injuries affecting their backcourt depth, and the absence of key player Jhn Collins. This imbalance in talent leaves them at a disadvantage against the formidable lineup of Embiid, Maxey, and others on the 76ers roster. Philadelphia's proficiency in defense further enhances their prospects for success on the road. Given their current form and the contrasting trajectories of both teams, it is anticipated that the 76ers will emerge victorious in what promises to be a significant away win.

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SportsJaw 76ers vs Jazz archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past 76ers vs Jazz matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Philadelphia 76ers-265 → -325Moved
  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz+220 → +270Moved
  • Spread · Philadelphia 76ers-6.5 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Utah Jazz+6.5 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over222.5 (-110) → 224 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under222.5 (-110) → 224 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Philadelphia 76ers
3-1 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Utah Jazz
5-5-7 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-28T11:15:41.701Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Philadelphia 76ers have faced numerous injuries to start the season, but they are starting to build confidence and momentum with recent wins. Despite their struggles, they have won back-to-back games, showing that they are a team to take seriously. Even with key players like Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond listed as day-to-day, their return to the lineup should help improve the team's field goal and three-point percentages. Their strong duo of Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will be a challenge for opponents like Utah, especially if they can control the pace of the game. Currently ranked 19th in power rankings, the 76ers have room for improvement in both offense and defense but have shown potential for growth.

The Utah Jazz have been struggling so far this season with a record of 5-5-7. They have lost seven of their last ten games and have had a challenging road stretch recently. Despite being back at home, they are facing a confident Philadelphia team and may struggle to keep up. The Jazz have some key injuries to worry about, particularly in the backcourt. Their offense and defense rankings are below average, and they may have difficulty matching the scoring of the 76ers. Overall, the Jazz face a tough matchup and will need to work hard to compete with Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia 76ers are well-positioned to secure a victory in this matchup, and are expected to cover the spread comfortably. The team has demonstrated strong performance in recent weeks, with key players returning at an opportune moment as they prepare to play away from home. In contrast, the Utah Jazz may struggle due to injuries affecting their backcourt depth, and the absence of key player Jhn Collins. This imbalance in talent leaves them at a disadvantage against the formidable lineup of Embiid, Maxey, and others on the 76ers roster. Philadelphia's proficiency in defense further enhances their prospects for success on the road. Given their current form and the contrasting trajectories of both teams, it is anticipated that the 76ers will emerge victorious in what promises to be a significant away win.

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Philadelphia 76ers defeated Utah Jazz 114-111

Philadelphia 76ers defeated Utah Jazz 114-111 on December 28, 2024, a 3-point decision in the series. Philadelphia 76ers' strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 35-18. Against SportsJaw's recorded Philadelphia 76ers -7.5 (-110) spread, Utah Jazz covered, while the 225 combined points finished over the recorded total of 224.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MaddogSpread · Utah Jazz +6.5 (-110)Win
  • SimonsaysTotal · Under 222.5 (-110)Loss
  • 1707662905Spread · Utah Jazz +6.5 (-110)Win
  • HopkinspicksSpread · Utah Jazz +6.5 (-110)Win
  • JohnnywalkerSpread · Utah Jazz +6.5 (-110)Win
  • JoeThomasTotal · Under 223.5 (-110)Loss
  • Altuve27Total · Under 223.5 (-110)Loss