The Philadelphia 76ers (25-16) and Utah Jazz (22-23) meet Saturday at Vivint Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the 76ers vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The 76ers failed to cover the spread as 10-point home favorites in a 133-114 loss vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder Thursday. C Joel Embiid finished with a team-high 30 points and game-high 10 rebounds as Philadelphia lost straight up as a double-digit favorite for the 2nd time this season. The 76ers are 8-3 against the spread (ATS) vs. the Jazz in the last 11 meetings.
Utah failed to cover as a 5-point home favorite in a 112-108 win vs. the Orlando Magic Friday. F Lauri Markkanen scored a game-high 28 points and set career highs in free throws made and attempted, going 17-for-21 from the line. The Jazz have won back-to-back games for the 1st time since Dec. 22.
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76ers 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 2:20 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): 76ers -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Jazz +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
- Against the spread (ATS): 76ers -5.5 (-105) | Jazz +5.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 235.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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76ers at Jazz key injuries
76ers
- F Tobias Harris (knee) questionable
Jazz
- Not yet submitted
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
76ers at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
76ers 126, Jazz 117
Moneyline
PASS.
The 76ers (-200) are in a great spot, but there’s no need to pay the high price for the moneyline when Philadelphia should win by margin. Bet the spread or total instead.
Against the spread
BET 76ERS -5.5 (-105).
Philadelphia is the 5th-best team at covering after a straight-up loss with a 9-6 record ATS. The last time the 76ers lost as double-digit favorites was a 114-105 upset on Oct. 22 while laying 13.5 points at home vs. the San Antonio Spurs. Philadelphia followed up that performance with a cover as a 12-point favorite at the Indiana Pacers Oct. 24 in a 120-106 win. Trust the 76ers to bounce back in a similar spot Saturday vs. a Jazz team that is just 1-3 ATS in its last 4 home games.
Over/Under
BET OVER 235.5 (-105).
Philadelphia should be able to put up a lot of points in this spot as the 76ers are 5th in offensive efficiency on the road and the Jazz are 26th in defensive efficiency on the season. The Over is 10-1 in Philadelphia’s last 11 games and 4-1 in Utah’s last 5. Look for these trends to continue Saturday.
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