The Utah Jazz are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers in this Western Conference showdown. The Jazz are coming off an impressive win at home against the Houston Rockets, 124-115. As for the Trail Blazers, they are coming off a dominating win against the Charlotte Hornets. They decimated the Hornets 141-88. With this being two of the younger teams in the league, this should make for an exciting game. Let’s dive into it and cook up a winning slip!
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Portland Trail Blazers | -6.5 (-115) | Over 232 (-112) | -258 |
| Utah Jazz | +6.5 (-105) | Under 232 (-108) | +210 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Team A vs. Team B Match Details
- Fixture: Portland Trail Blazers @ Utah Jazz
- Date and Time: February 24th, 2025 @ 9 PM EST
Key Stats
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a dominating win over the Charlotte Hornets, 141-88. Toumani Camara was excellent in the win, with 20 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, and a team-high +45 when he was on the floor. Anfernee Simons led the team with 25 points while shooting 8/16 from the floor. Jabari Walker also had an exceptional game, with 20 points and 14 rebounds. The Blazers could do no wrong in this game. With a record of 24-33 on the season, Portland is currently in 13th place in the Western Conference.
Defensively, the Blazers are in the middle of the pack at best. They are ranked 18th in points allowed per game, 21st in opponent field goal %, 17th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 7th in blocks per game, 15th in steals per game, 18th in rebounds per game, and 23rd in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams III are listed as out for this game against the Jazz. Over their last ten games, Portland has a record of 6-4, including a 6-4-0 record against the spread in that same stretch.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are coming off an impressive win at home against the Houston Rockets 124-115. Keyonte George was great in the win with 30 points, eight rebounds, and six assists while shooting 10/17 from the floor. Walker Kassler was also fantastic; he finished the game with 11 points, 17 rebounds, and two blocks. Lauri Markkanen had a good game with 23 points and 10 rebounds. With a record of 14-42 on the season, the Jazz currently sit in 14th place in the Western Conference. This young and exciting team may be something in the next few seasons.
The Jazz are a below-average defensive team. They are ranked 27th in points allowed per game, 25th in opponent field goal %, 17th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 18th in blocks per game, 30th in steals per game, 5th in rebounds per game, and 30th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, a plethora of players are listed as out. Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton, John Collins, and Jordan Clarkson are all out for this game. Over their last ten games, the Jazz has a record of 4-6, including 7-3-0 against the spread.
Prediction
The Portland Trail Blazers are going to defeat the Utah Jazz and cover the 6.5-point spread in this game. To put it in Lahmen’s terms, the Jazz are too injured to keep this game competitive. Even without the Blazers having two of their top three centers out, Portland has too much firepower for the Jazz to handle. I expect Anfernee Simons to put on a show in this game on the road and show again why he is one of the most underrated players in the NBA. Portland stays hot and wins big on the road against the Utah Jazz.
Final Pick
Portland Trail Blazers -6.5 (-115)
