Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction 12/26/2023 @ 8:00PM
Republished from SportsJaw.com
Utah Jazz on Winning Streak As San Antonio Spurs Continue Struggle
The Utah Jazz will visit San Antonio Spurs for a matchup between two teams on the outside of the playoff picture. Utah recently claimed victory over the Toronto Raptors as a 5.5-point underdog, while San Antonio was clobbered 144–119 by Dallas on the road. The overall regular-season series record belongs to San Antonio, who holds a 112–90 advantage, but Utah won the most recent meeting in March 2023. Utah is the betting favorite opening at -2.5 with the line holding steady.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Jazz -142 | Spurs +120
- Spread: Jazz -2.5 (-110) | Spurs +2.5 (-110)
- Total: Over/Under 242.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 59%.
Utah vs San Antonio Stats
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz earned their second consecutive victory and fifth in the last seven games as they rallied to defeat the Toronto Raptors on the road Saturday night. Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen led the Clippers with 30 points to lead the Jazz to a 12–18 record overall, 4th in the Northwest Division and 12th in the Western Conference standings. Utah’s offense ranks 21st in the league and averages 45.33% in field goal percentage and 35.35% in three-point percentage, and they are 9th in offensive rebounding. Defensively, they are 24th in the league allowing an average of 119.38 points per game and rank 21st in field goal percentage with 48.4%. George (foot) and Horton-Tucker (foot) remain out and questionable respectively.
San Antonio Spurs Analysis
San Antonio is on an 8-game losing streak and their starting line-up consists of Jeremy Sochan with 23 points and nine rebounds, Victor Wembanyama with 18.5 points plus 10.7 rebounds and three blocks and Keldon Johnson with 17.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season. Rookie Devin Vassell, Zach Collins and Doug McDermott are among the other rotation pieces for coach Gregg Popovich. Injuries to Victor Wembanyama (ankle) and Charles Bassey (knee) are uncertain.
The San Antonio Spurs have a power ranking of 28 and a 4–24 record overall. They are 27th in offense (averaging 110.33 points per game) and 27th in defense (allowing an average of 122.22 points per game). They have a rebuilding line-up led by Jeremy Sochan, Victor Wembanyama, and Keldon Johnson, as well as Devin Vassell, Zach Collins, and Doug McDermott. Injuries to Wembanyama (ankle) and Charles Bassey (knee) are uncertain.
Jazz on the Rise as Spurs Continue Struggling Streak
Utah and San Antonio both have currently missed the playoffs, yet have been heading in contrasting paths recently. Utah has won two consecutive road games and five of the last seven. With Clarkson back in the lineup versus Toronto, the Jazz are nearly back to full health. The Spurs continue facing attention on the defensive end, which has seen them lose 22 of their last 23 matches, despite kicking off the season with three wins and two losses. The Spurs have Wembanyama, but are simply too fragile in both defence and attack, which is enough to sway the game in favour of a Jazz third consecutive victory.
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