The Brooklyn Nets (18-27) welcome the Utah Jazz (24-23) to Barclays Center Monday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze'FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Jazz vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Jazz lead 1-0
The Nets lost on the road to the Jazz 125-108 on Dec. 18, failing to cover as 3-point favorites. They are coming off a 106-104 home win over the Houston Rockets Saturday but failed to cover as well, closing as 4-point favorites. Brooklyn is 21-22-2 against the spread (ATS) on the season and 2-6-1 ATS over its last 9. The Nets are led by G Mikal Bridges, who is averaging 21.7 points per game (PPG).
The Jazz beat the Charlotte Hornets 134-122 Saturday, covering as 10-point road favorites. They are a strong 29-18 ATS on the season and 3-1 ATS over their last 4 games, all on the road. Utah has won 8 of its last 11 outright and is 4-2 straight up over its last 6 road games. It is led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 24 PPG.