Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Picks & Best Bets 26th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Portland Trail Blazers will go up against the Utah Jazz in NBA action on Thursday at Moda Center, tipping off at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Anfernee Simons, Deandre Ayton and Shaedon Sharpe are expected to lead the way for the Trail Blazers, while the Jazz have Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and Walker Kessler.
We have run 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using innovative AI technology to reveal the best Jazz vs. Trail Blazers bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Trail Blazers will likely defeat the Jazz with a projected final score of 115-111.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.
Our Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Jazz vs. Trail Blazers picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 26th, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Moda Center
- Spread: Jazz +3.5 / Trail Blazers -3.5
- Moneyline: Jazz +140 / Trail Blazers -155
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 227.5 Points (-108/-108)
Trail Blazers -3.5 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Trail Blazers have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Jazz have a probability of 48%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers the best odds for this bet at -108.
Total Points Over 227.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the over at -108.
- Our analysis shows a 51% likelihood that the total will go over 227.5 points.
Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Utah Jazz at +140 via BetMGM, whilst the Portland Trail Blazers are available at -155 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Trail Blazers are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 64% chance of victory.
Additionally, the Trail Blazers present the best betting value, with the odds of -155 available at DraftKings Sportsbook, presenting an edge of 3.5%.
Our Player Prop Picks for Jazz vs. Trail Blazers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Jazz vs. Trail Blazers matchup.
Utah Jazz Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 23 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Collin Sexton | 22 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Walker Kessler | 14 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Brice Sensabaugh | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Walker Kessler Over 11.5 Rebounds (+105)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Kessler Over 11.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +105 |
- Our top prop bet for the Jazz is on Walker Kessler to record over 11.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 13 rebounds, giving us an edge of 10.2% on the +105 odds offered by DraftKings.
Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons | 22 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
| Deandre Ayton | 20 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Shaedon Sharpe | 17 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Jerami Grant | 17 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Deni Avdija | 15 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Anfernee Simons Over 5.5 Assists (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anfernee Simons Over 5.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Trail Blazers is on Anfernee Simons to record over 5.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 7 assists, giving us an edge of 8.5% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Jazz vs. Trail Blazers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Anfernee Simons Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Anfernee Simons has recorded more than 2.5 turnovers in 6 of his last 10 games (60% success rate). You can put money on him to go over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of +150 (40% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Deni Avdija Over 12.5 Points Scored
Deni Avdija has scored more than 12.5 points in 8 of his last 10 games (80%). You can place a bet on him to have over 12.5 points again at odds of -104 (51%), available at FanDuel.
Deandre Ayton Over 13.5 Points Scored
Deandre Ayton has scored more than 13.5 points in 11 of his last 15 games (73%). You can wager on him to record over 13.5 points again at odds of -130 (57%), again available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Walker Kessler of the Jazz to record over 11.5 rebounds, with a projection of 13 rebounds marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Trail Blazers -3.5 to cover.
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