Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Preview
The Brooklyn Nets (-114) are favored by 1 point over the Utah Jazz (-106) in this non-conference matchup. The over/under line is set at 233 points.
Utah is 24-23 on the season and has won two straight games. Brooklyn is 18-27 and 11th in the Eastern Conference.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Nets have the edge in their recent matchups against Utah, posting a record of 2-1. In the last three games Brooklyn is averaging 112 points per game compared to 113 for the Jazz.
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 8-2 while averaging 121 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- Across the Nets last three home games, the team averaged 115 points per game while allowing 114. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- As the betting underdog, the Jazz have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Utah posted a straight up mark of 5-5 in these matchups.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Nets have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Jazz have won two straight games on the road and have an ATS record of 13-13 on the road. Overall, their road record is 9-17, and they are currently 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 24-23.
As the underdog, the Jazz are 14-22 straight up and 20-16 vs. the spread. This season, they have been the underdog in 36 of their 47 games. Utah’s O/U record for the season is 26-20-1.
In their most recent game, the Jazz defeated the Hornets by a score of 134-122. The O/U line for that game was 232 points. Utah was favored by 10 points going into the game.
On average, the Jazz’s games have seen a combined scoring total of 237.2 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 233. So far this season, Utah has a 26-20-1 O/U record.
Against Western Conference teams, the Jazz are 12-18 compared to 12-5 in non-conference games. This puts them in 10th place in the West, and they are currently the 4th place team in the Northwest Division.
When it comes to scoring, the Jazz are 11th in the league at 117.9 points per game. However, their road scoring average is just 113.0 points per game compared to 123.9 at home. So far, they have outscored the NBA average in 61.7% of their games.
Utah’s offense has been efficient, ranking 8th in pace at 100.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 18th in the league at 47%. From beyond the arc, the Jazz are 11th in made threes but just 20th in three-point shooting percentage.
So far, the Jazz have been a strong offensive rebounding team, ranking 2nd in the league. In terms of assists, they are 6th at 28.4 per game.
On defense, the Jazz are ranked 23rd in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 55.3% of their games. In the terms of takeaways, Jazz are causing 15.2 turnovers per game, ranking 30th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 6th in rejections, averaging 5.9 blocked shots each game.
The Nets are 11th in the Eastern Conference with an 18-27 record. In the Atlantic Division, they are currently in 4th place. As the favorite, Brooklyn has a record of 11-5 and is favored by 1 point today.
In games vs. the Eastern Conference, the Nets are 13-14 compared to 5-13 against the West. Their ATS record vs. the East is 8-14 at home and 12-15 overall as the favorite.
Brooklyn’s O/U record for the season is 22-23, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have finished with 228.2 points.
In their most recent game, the Nets defeated the Rockets by a score of 106-104. The O/U line for that game was 221, and Brooklyn was favored by 4 points. Despite winning, they did not cover the spread.
At home, the Nets have scored 113.9 points per game this season, which is 23rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 20th in scoring at 113.3 points per game. In terms of pace, Brooklyn is 24th in the league at 97.8 possessions per game.
So far, the Nets have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.2% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 27th in the league at 45%. From three-point range, they are 7th in both makes per game (13.6) and attempts per game (37.7).
When it comes to free throws, the Nets are 25th in makes per game (16.3) and 22nd in attempts per game (21.7). In terms of two-point field goal percentage, Brooklyn is 25th in the league at 52%.
The Nets’ defense is presently ranked 16th in the league, allowing an average of 114.9 points per contest. Brooklyn’s defense is currently forcing 12 turnovers per game, which is 7th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 12th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.4 rejections per game.
Even though they are considered 1-point underdogs, our projection points to a 114-106 win for the Jazz.
Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- We like the Jazz on the moneyline (-106)
- The Jazz are also our pick on the spread at +1
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Brooklyn Nets Injury Report
- Ben Simmons – Lower Back – Probable
- Dorian Finney-Smith – Ankle – Out
- Day’Ron Sharpe – Knee – Out
- Dariq Whitehead – Shin – Out
Utah Jazz Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
