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The Brooklyn Nets (11-16) welcome the Utah Jazz (6-20) to Barclays Center Saturday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
The Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 101-94 Thursday, closing as 2-point road underdogs. They were led by F Cam Johnson, who dropped 33 points. Brooklyn snapped a 3-game losing streak with the win and has gone 3-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 5. It is 16-10-1 ATS on the season.
The Jazz beat the Detroit Pistons 126-119 Thursday, closing as 4.5-point road underdogs. G Collin Sexton led the charge with 30 points on 9-for-15 shooting. Utah has played 5 of its last 6 games on the road, going 2-3 ATS in the away games. It is 11-15 ATS on the season.
Jazz at Nets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:30 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Nets -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Jazz +2.5 (-110) | Nets -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Jazz at Nets key injuries
Jazz
- G Keyonte George (ankle) questionable
Nets
- G Bojan Bogdanovic (foot) out
- G De’Anthony Melton (knee) out
- G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out
- F Ziaire Williams (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Jazz at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Jazz 118, Nets 112
Moneyline
BET JAZZ (+120).
The absence of Thomas in this game is going to reduce how potent the Brooklyn offense is, as he’s been the team’s leading scorer this season. The Nets have dropped 6 of their last 8 games, included losses to Chicago and Orlando. They have scored 102 or fewer points in 6 of their last 8 games.
The Jazz have been on fire offensively, totaling at least 126 points in 2 of their last 3 games. While their defense has been abused, the Brooklyn offense without Thomas may not be able to take advantage. Utah has won 2 of its last 4 road games, both against sub-.500 opponents.
Take JAZZ (+120).
Against the spread
PASS.
While the spread could be enticing for Utah, the better value is on the moneyline here. Look there for value, especially as Utah has had 6 straight games decided by at least 7 points.
Over/Under
BET OVER 221.5 (-110).
The Jazz have numerous scoring weapons but are also among the worst defensive teams in the NBA. They have allowed at least 119 points in 5 of their last 6 games, going 6-0 O/U. They are 14-12 O/U on the season.
The Nets are 3-1 O/U in their last 4 games, allowing at least 130 points in 2 of their last 3. Brooklyn is 14-13 O/U on the season. Considering those trends, back OVER 221.5 (-110).
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