Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs Prediction, Preview, and Odds

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Utah Jazz are 7th in the Western Conference and are three games behind the leading Denver Nuggets. San Antonio Spurs are 14th and 5.5 games out of the 10th playoff spot. This is the first of four games between these two Western conference rivals.

Utah Jazz are in the playoff hunt after trading away their stars. They beat the Wizards 120-112 at home. Malik Beasley led the team with 25 points off the bench. Jordan Clarkson added 23 and Lauri Markkanen had 21. Lauris is making a surprise run at an all-star selection this season. Walker Kessler is starting at the five for Kelly Olynyk, who is injured.

The San Antonio Spurs lost 133-113 in Orlando. They have lost four of their last five games. The Spurs have a 5-12 home record. Their players are all 23 or younger. Blake Wesley is day-to-day. Utah Jazz are the team with the better record this season. Utah won against the Cavaliers, Heat and Bucks.

Utah Jazz are favorites against San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have been underdogs regularly in the last month. Utah has covered their last two games as favorites. Markkanen, Clarkson and Utah Jazz have the second most efficient offense in NBA.

Utah Jazz play San Antonio Spurs. The total is the highest since December 2nd. San Antonio has been cashing overs lately, but this line is over-adjusted.

Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio Spurs is a basketball match-up. Paul is an expert on the game and a sports fan. He was an All-Conference basketball player at The University of Scranton and is now a high school basketball coach and math teacher.


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