The Utah Jazz (24-25) welcome the Philadelphia 76ers (29-17) to Delta Center Thursday. Tip is set for 10 p.m. ET (TNT). Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the 76ers vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Jazz lead 1-0
The Jazz lost on the road to the New York Knicks 118-103 Tuesday, failing to cover as 3-point underdogs. They have won 2 of their last 4 yet just 2 of their last 7 as well. Utah is 29-20 against the spread (ATS) this season and 3-3 ATS over its last 6. It is led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 23.5 points per game (PPG).
The 76ers have lost 4 straight, all on the road. They are coming off a 119-107 loss to the Golden State Warriors, closing as 2-point underdogs. Philadelphia is 28-18 ATS on the season yet 1-5 ATS in its last 6. The Sixers are 2-3 ATS in their last 5 road matches. They are led by C Joel Embiid, who is averaging 35.3 PPG; Embiid has already been ruled out for Thursday.