Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 06/01/2024, 06:40  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 06/01/2024 at 07:00 in NBA Predictions

The Utah Jazz will head to the Wells Fargo Center to take on the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 23-11 and third in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 16-20 and 12th in the Western Conference. 

The Philadelphia 76ers recently concluded a four-game road trip and are now back home. Despite winning five of their last eight games, they aim to bounce back after a convincing 128-92 loss to the Knicks last night. Joel Embiid led the team with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 27 points. Philadelphia scores an average of 119.8 points per game, just 0.8 points more than the Jazz allow (119). Defensively, they have been solid, allowing an average of 111.0 points per game, which ranks fifth in the NBA. However, over their last five games, the 76ers have allowed an average of 104.2 points. The team has been successful in their recent home games, winning four of their last five and currently enjoying a three-match winning streak at home. Robert Covington, Furkan Korkmaz, and De'Anthony Melton are listed as doubtful for the upcoming match.

Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in good form, winning six of their last eight games. However, they aim to bounce back here after their three-game win streak was halted by the Celtics in a 126-97 road defeat last night. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 17 points and five assists, while Collin Sexton added 13 points. Utah's offense is currently ranked 18th in the NBA, averaging 114.4 points per game, while Philadelphia boasts the fifth-ranked defense, allowing 111 points per game. Defensively, the Jazz have allowed an average of 119.0 points, placing them 23rd in the NBA. They have been effective in limiting opponents to a 48.2% success rate in field goals and 37.8% from three-point range. Notably, each of the Jazz's last four games as underdogs has gone under the total points line. Utah has a full roster available for this matchup.