The Philadelphia 76ers (11-17) travel to face off against the Utah Jazz (7-22) on Saturday, December 28th. This game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City and televised on NBCS. The 76ers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Jazz are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Jazz. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.

76ers vs Jazz

The 76ers Are Coming Off A Win

The 76ers improved to 11-17 on the season with a 118-114 win over the Celtics on Wednesday. Philadelphia, who were +9.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 232 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 222.

Philadelphia took control with a 12-0 run in the 4th quarter, turning an 85-84 lead into a 96-85 advantage. They outscored Boston 36-32 in the final period to secure the win.

The Jazz Are Coming Off A Win

Utah dropped to 7-22 on the season after a 122-120 loss to the Trail Blazers on Thursday. The Jazz, who were +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread, but couldn’t secure the win. The game’s total of 242 points exceeded the 227-point line.

Utah went on a 16-0 run, turning a 57-55 deficit into a 71-57 lead. They led 88-81 going into the 4th quarter, but were outscored 41-32 in the final period, leading to the loss.

76ers Offense Breakdown

Tyrese Maxey’s 33 points and 12 assists led the 76ers to a 118-114 win over the Celtics, with Maxey scoring 12 points in the 1st quarter and another 13 in the 4th. Joel Embiid added 27 points, including 10 in the 2nd quarter, while Caleb Martin contributed 23 points, scoring 12 in the final period.

Martin was key from beyond the arc, hitting 7 threes at a 77.8% rate. The 76ers made 17 threes as a team, shooting 42.5% from deep and 46.6% overall from the field.

Jazz Offense Breakdown

Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 25 points and 6 rebounds in their 122-120 loss to the Trail Blazers, shooting 57.1% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Collin Sexton added 19 points and 11 assists, despite shooting just 36.8% from the field, while Svi Mykhailiuk contributed 18 points, knocking down 6 threes at 50% efficiency.

The Jazz connected on 21 threes as a team, shooting 50% from beyond the arc and 47.7% overall. Markkanen scored 12 points in the 1st quarter and 8 more in the 4th, while Johnny Juzang added 12 of his 14 points in the final period.

76ers Team Defense

Defensively, the 76ers had strong 1st and 3rd quarters, holding the Celtics to 25 and 24 points, respectively, but they struggled in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 33 and 32 points. Overall, they allowed 114 points on 45% shooting from the field.

Philadelphia had trouble defending the three, as Boston hit 20 threes at a 40% clip. The 76ers sent the Celtics to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws. Defensively, they recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks.

Jazz Team Defense

Defensively, the 76ers had strong performances in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they held the Celtics to 25 and 24 points, respectively. However, they struggled in the 2nd and 4th quarters, giving up 33 and 32 points. Overall, Philadelphia allowed 114 points on 45% shooting from the field.

The 76ers had trouble defending the three-point line, as Boston hit 20 threes at a 40% clip. Philadelphia sent the Celtics to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8. The 76ers finished with 34 defensive rebounds, gave up 13 offensive boards, and recorded 10 steals and 5 blocks.

76ers vs Jazz Trends

• Philadelphia has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 111 points per game while allowing 110. The team also performed well vs the spread at 4-1.
• Across their ten previous home games, Utah has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-7 while averaging 115 points per game.
• The last ten games that Utah was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
• Across their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the 76ers have an overall record of 4-1 while going 2-3 against the spread.

76ers vs Jazz Prediction

For a point-spread wager in this 76ers vs. Jazz game, we suggest taking the Jazz at +7. Even though our predictions have the 76ers winning 138-137, we see the Jazz as the better choice on the point-spread.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 222 and our model has the 76ers and Jazz finishing with a combined 275 points. Our pick is to take the over.

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