Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction & Picks 12/21/2024

• Date: December 21, 2024
• Venue: Barclays Center

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Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Win Probabilities

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Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz, sitting at 6-20, face off against the Brooklyn Nets, who hold an 11-16 record, in a Saturday night clash at Barclays Center. Tip-off is set for 7:30 PM ET. Both teams have struggled recently, with Utah losing 19 of their last 25 games and Brooklyn dropping 12 of their last 20. Despite these struggles, both teams secured victories in their most recent outings, with the Jazz upsetting the Detroit Pistons 126-119 and the Nets overcoming the Toronto Raptors 101-94.

This road game poses a significant challenge for the Jazz, who have traveled cross-country and across two time zones. Such a journey can be taxing and may impact their performance. The Nets are slight favorites, with a spread of -2.5, and their moneyline is set at -145, implying a 57% chance of victory. In contrast, the Jazz have a moneyline of +125, translating to a 43% implied win probability.

For bettors looking at player props, Collin Sexton's combined Points, Rebounds, and Assists (PRA) is drawing interest. The current line for Sexton's PRA is set at under 23.5 (-115), with sharp bettors leaning towards the under, suggesting it might be a mispriced opportunity.

As the Jazz aim to build on their recent win and the Nets look to capitalize on home-court advantage, this matchup offers intriguing angles for fans and bettors alike. The travel fatigue factor for Utah and the betting market's focus on Sexton's performance are key elements to watch as the game unfolds.

Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction

Final Score: Utah Jazz 113.19 vs Brooklyn Nets 108.56

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