The Philadelphia 76ers (9-7) welcome the Utah Jazz (7-7) to Wells Fargo Center as they try to continue their seven-game home winning streak. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 16, 2018.
The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 216.5 points with Philadelphia opening as a 2.5-point favorite.
Utah Jazz at Philadelphia 76ers ATS Prediction
The Jazz failed to cover as 5-point favorites in their 118-68 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in their last outing. The game’s total points (186) came in well under the O/U total of 212. Dallas launched 28 three pointers, making 12 of them (42.9 percent), while Utah was just 6-35 (17.1 percent). Utah’s Rudy Gobert had a good outing, putting up 10 points and 10 rebounds.
In the 76ers’ last game, they fell to the Orlando Magic, 111-106, despite being 5.5-point favorites. The combined points for the game (217) finished just under the projected point total of 217.5. One of Orlando’s largest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 19-22 (86.4 percent), while the 76ers were just 10-15 (66.7 percent). Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid had a great game, accumulating 19 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists on his way to his zeroth triple-double this year.
This contest should be a showdown of conflicting tempos. Philadelphia has preferred an up-and-down style of play (seventh in possessions per game), while Utah has been more methodical (24th in possessions per game).
Utah heads into the contest with records of 7-7 straight up (SU) and 7-7 against the spread (ATS). Jazz games tend to finish over the total (64.3 percent).
Meanwhile, Philadelphia owns records of 9-7 SU and 6-10 ATS. Games featuring the 76ers also tend to finish over the total (56.3 percent).
After the 76ers won both contests against the Jazz last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, Philadelphia won 107-86. The 76ers’ 25.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Jazz, who had a rate of 13.2.
Jazz vs. 76ers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – 76ers, ATS Winner – 76ers, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Utah is 4-4 ATS on the road with 4 overs and 4 unders.
At home, Philadelphia is 4-3 ATS with 4 overs and 3 unders.
When allowing below 100 points, Utah is 2-1 and Philadelphia is 3-0.
The Jazz are 6-4 when they reach the century mark, while the 76ers are 9-5.
Philadelphia ranks third in rebounds per game (48.8) while Utah ranks 23rd (42.4).
The Jazz rank 11th in steals per game (8.2) while the 76ers rank 26th (6.4).
Utah ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (28.5) while Philadelphia ranks 18th (32.2).
The Jazz rank fifth in second chance points allowed per game (11.3) while the 76ers rank 19th (14.0).
Utah ranks 12th in points in the paint per game (48.1) while Philadelphia ranks 25th (43.5).
The Jazz rank third in blocks allowed per game (4.2) while the 76ers rank 15th (5.3).
Philadelphia ranks third in assists per game (26.5) while Utah ranks 13th (23.8).
The Jazz rank 18th in points off turnovers per game (16.2) while the 76ers rank 25th in points off turnovers allowed per game (19.7).
Bettings Trends:
In its last five contests, Utah is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Philadelphia is 2-3 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over its last five games.
The Jazz’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, up from 1.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the 76ers have scored an average of 113.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 112.6 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
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