Trail Blazers vs Jazz Prediction and NBA Tips - 27 December 2024
Last updated: Dec 27, 2024, 3:10AM | Published: Dec 25, 2024, 11:34PM
The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Moda Center on Friday, starting at 2:00pm AEDT.
With star players Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton and Shaedon Sharpe, the Trail Blazers are up against a Jazz team that includes Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and Walker Kessler.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Trail Blazers vs Jazz game, plus the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Portland vs Utah NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Trail Blazers a 64% chance of defeating the Jazz at Moda Center.
Trail Blazers vs Jazz: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Moda Center are shown here:
- Head to Head: Trail Blazers $1.61, Jazz $2.40
- Line: Trail Blazers -3.5 ($1.91), Jazz +3.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Trail Blazers at $1.61 and the Jazz at $2.40.
The Trail Blazers are 3.5-point favourites against the Jazz, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Jazz (+3.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Trail Blazers (-3.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 227.5-point over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Trail Blazers vs Jazz: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Portland at $1.61 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers -3.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Over 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Our Trail Blazers vs Jazz best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Trail Blazers vs Jazz: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Trail Blazers vs Jazz at Moda Center this Friday is the Trail Blazers winning 115-111.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Portland vs Utah game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Trail Blazers vs Jazz: Player Props
Looking for Trail Blazers vs Jazz player props? Stats Insider uses the best information available to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Anfernee Simons is expected to lead the Trail Blazers with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists, while Lauri Markkanen is projected to finish with 23 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists for the Jazz.
Trail Blazers Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 22 | 3 | 7 |
| Deandre Ayton | 20 | 11 | 2 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 17 | 5 | 3 |
| Jerami Grant | 17 | 3 | 3 |
| Deni Avdija | 15 | 6 | 4 |
Jazz Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 23 | 7 | 3 |
| Collin Sexton | 22 | 3 | 6 |
| Walker Kessler | 14 | 13 | 3 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | 8 | 3 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Portland vs Utah game.
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Trail Blazers vs Jazz: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Trail Blazers and Jazz at Moda Center is scheduled to start at 2:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Friday 27 December 2024
- Time: 2:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Moda Center
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Portland vs Utah predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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