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Portland Trail Blazers Favored to Win Against Injury-Plagued Utah Jazz in Matchup of Struggling Teams

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to take on the Utah Jazz in a matchup between two struggling teams. Portland comes into the game after a 120-109 victory over San Antonio, while Utah suffered a 147-134 loss to Atlanta. The Trail Blazers have won the last two meetings between the teams, but the Jazz hold the overall series advantage. Portland is favored to win with a current line of -6.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Trail Blazers -225 | Jazz +190
• Spread: Trail Blazers -6 (-110) | Jazz +6 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 229.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Portland will win straight-up is 69%.

Portland vs Utah Stats

Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have won three of their last four games, including a recent victory over San Antonio. They are 35-44 on the season and currently sit in fourth place in the Northwest Division. The team has been eliminated from playoff contention. In their last game, the Trail Blazers defeated the Spurs with a strong offensive performance, shooting 47.2% from the field and holding their opponents to 43.2% shooting. Toumani Camara led the team with 23 points and 10 rebounds. Portland ranks 22nd in the league in scoring offense, 13th in rebounding, and 27th in assists per game. They are 16th in scoring defense, allowing 114.2 points per game. Several key players are dealing with injuries, including Williams III, Ayton, Henderson, and Grant. Watch for updates on their status before the next game.

Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Jazz dropped their ninth consecutive game and their 19th in the last 20 as they were defeated by the Atlanta Hawks on the road. The Jazz, who are currently 16-63 and in last place in the Northwest Division, have been eliminated from playoff contention. Despite shooting well from the floor and beyond the arc, Utah struggled defensively and on the boards, ultimately losing to Atlanta. Collin Sexton led the team with 27 points in the loss. The Jazz rank 21st in scoring offense, 8th in rebounding, and last in scoring defense in the league. Several key players, including Taylor Hendricks, Jordan Clarkson, and Lauri Markkanen, are sidelined with injuries, impacting the team's performance.

Injury-Plagued Utah Faces Tough Challenge Against Improving Portland

Both teams are currently in a downward trend, as indicated by the injury report which shows the absence of several key players on both sides. The Utah team is experiencing a significant decline, with only one victory in their last 20 games. Their performance since the All-Star break has been particularly poor, with a defensive average of 124.3 points per game given up over the past 25 games. On the other hand, Portland's record of 12-12 since the break shows some improvement, both offensively and defensively. Having won the last two meetings against Utah, and considering the current situation of the opposing team, the Trail Blazers are likely to have the upper hand in this matchup.

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