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Wednesday 4/9/25 Free Plays / Trends / Betting Info / Etc
NBA (567) PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS VS (568) UTAH JAZZ
Take: (567) PORTLAND TRAILBLAZERS
The Portland Trail Blazers (35-44) will visit the Utah Jazz (16-63) at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Portland holds a 5-5 record over their last ten games and is coming off a 120-109 win against the San Antonio Spurs. The team averages 111.0 points per game (22nd in the NBA) and allows 114.2 points (16th). Though eliminated from playoff contention, they are focused on finishing the season on a high note. The Jazz are enduring a nine-game losing streak and have lost 19 of their last 20 games. They score 111.7 points per game (21st) while giving up 120.9 points (30th), the worst in the league, leading to a -9.2 point differential. Utah is also out of playoff contention and looking to break their current slump. This is the fourth and final meeting of the season between the two teams. Portland leads the season series 2-1. The Trail Blazers have a 45-34 record against the spread, while the Jazz sit at 39-40.
Both teams are dealing with numerous injuries, significantly affecting their lineups. Portland has shown more consistency recently. While both franchises are playing out the end of disappointing seasons, this matchup offers a platform for emerging players to prove themselves. Portland's form and Utah's defensive struggles have me laying the points on the road with Portland. Take the Trailblazers.
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