The Brooklyn Nets (27-17) face the Utah Jazz (24-24) Friday at Vivint Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Nets vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Nets lost 117-112 at the Phoenix Suns Thursday, losing outright as 3.5-point favorites. Brooklyn has lost 4 games in a row with F Kevin Durant still sidelined due to a knee injury.
The Jazz cruised to a 126-103 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday to cover as 8-point favorites at home. Utah is on a 2-game win streak and has won 4 of its last 5 games.
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Nets at Jazz odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Nets +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Jazz -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Nets +7.5 (-110) | Jazz -7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
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Nets at Jazz key injuries
Nets
- Not yet submitted
Jazz
- F Kelly Olynyk (ankle) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Nets at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Jazz 121, Nets 111
Moneyline
AVOID.
Wagering on Utah (-290) to win straight up isn’t worth doing due to the minimal return you’ll receive if the Jazz secure the victory.
Against the spread
JAZZ -7.5 (-110) seems like the ideal choice in this game with how these teams have performed recently. Brooklyn has struggled to win without Durant and Utah is rolling again with F Lauri Markkanen leading the way.
The Nets are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 8-19 ATS in their last 27 meetings against the Jazz while the Jazz are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games.
Over/Under
Even with Durant sidelined, OVER 229.5 (-110) is a solid bet assuming that G Kyrie Irving plays on the 2nd leg of a back-to-back. This is a pace-up game for the Nets and both of these teams are top 9 in offensive rating.
The Jazz have gone Over in 5 of their last 6 games playing on 1 day of rest.
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