Jazz vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Oct. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Oct 18, 2024, 11:43 AM
  • The Trail Blazers are -1.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 219.5 points
  • Watch the game on KJZZ | KATU

The Utah Jazz visit Moda Center at the Rose Quarter to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Portland, OR.

The Trail Blazers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Jazz vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 219.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 3-1 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 2-0 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz+1.5 -115O 219.5 -105-105
Portland Trail Blazers -1.5 -105U 219.5 -115-115

Trail Blazers vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Jazz will win Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Jazz and Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers vs Jazz Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 36 of their last 55 games (+16.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 37 of their last 60 games (+10.25 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 25 of their last 38 games (+10.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games (+9.70 Units / 194% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 36 of their last 61 games (+9.65 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 30 games (+15.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 49 of their last 81 games (+14.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 72 games (+14.30 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games at home (+8.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+7.10 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Jazz have gone 3-1 (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI).

  • 3-1 against the Moneyline (+4.3 Units / 143.33% ROI)
  • 3-1 against the Over for game total points (+1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI)
  • 1-3 against the Under for game total points (-2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA preseason, the Trail Blazers have gone 2-0 (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • 1-1 against the Moneyline (+0.9 Units / 45% ROI)
  • 0-2 against the Over for game total points (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI)
  • 2-0 against the Under for game total points (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 81 games (-25.95 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 72 games (-24.80 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 34 games (-22.25 Units / -63% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 25 of their last 65 games (-20.00 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 82 games (-19.80 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 82 games (-25.45 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 31 of their last 82 games (-25.35 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 63 games (-23.95 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 1Q Spread in 26 of their last 71 games (-23.75 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 80 games (-22.25 Units / -23% ROI)

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Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Jazz were winless (0-5) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .414

The Jazz are 25-39 (.391) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Jazz were 8-13 (.381) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

The Jazz were 1-19 (.050) when their eFG is 50% or worse last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .178

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Trail Blazers were 1-11 (.083) when their opponents turns the ball fewer than 10 times last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .424

The Trail Blazers were 8-33 (.195) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .451

The Trail Blazers were 2-18 (.100) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .317

The Trail Blazers were 3-13 (.188) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .532

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. JazzFriday‘s Game, Oct. 18

  • Portland Trail Blazers – No Injuries Reported
  • Utah Jazz – No Injuries Reported

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz averaged 8.0 turnovers per game (655 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Jazz have averaged 16.2 second chance points per game (2,658 points/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

The Jazz averaged 8.5 second chance points per game (695 points/82 games) in the first half last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Jazz averaged 15.7 turnovers per game (1,285 turnovers/82 games) last season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers had an eFG% of 51% in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Trail Blazers had a TS% of 48% in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 51%

The Trail Blazers averaged 1.19 points per shot (8,722 points/7,356 shots) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.28

The Trail Blazers averaged 104.7 points per game (4,292 points/41 games) on the road last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 113.1

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz allowed opponents to shoot 41% from three (652/1,570) in the first half last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Jazz allowed 18.4 fast break points per game (1,510 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

The Jazz averaged 6.1 steals per game (500 steals/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Jazz have averaged 6.3 steals per game (1,037 steals/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers averaged 32.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,668 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 33.0 defensive rebounds per game (5,406 rebounds/164 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

The Trail Blazers allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (85/325) in close and late situations last season — best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 35%

The Trail Blazers averaged 33.4 defensive rebounds per game (2,738 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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