The 76ers vs. Jazz matchup on Thursday night at 10:00 p.m. ET features a 4.5-point spread and a 235-point total. What’s the smart play tonight at the Delta Center?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
507 Philadelphia 76ers (+4.5) at 508 Utah Jazz (-4.5); o/u 235
10:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, February 1, 2024
Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
76ers vs. Jazz: Bettors Favoring Philly on Thursday
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 52% of public bettors are currently backing the Knicks when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Embiid Not Available vs. Jazz
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Joel Embiid (left knee soreness) will not be available for Thursday’s game against the Jazz.
Embiid, who was expected to undergo an MRI on Wednesday, aggravated his left knee injury during Tuesday’s loss to the Warriors. Not only will he sit out Thursday’s game, but he will travel back to Philadelphia and not remain with the team. According to Wojnarowski, he’ll be further evaluated within the next 24 hours. Until Embiid is cleared to play, fantasy managers must roster Paul Reed.
Jazz Markkanen Totals 14 Points vs. Knicks
Lauri Markkanen accumulated 14 points (5-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two 3-pointers in 34 minutes in Tuesday’s 118-103 loss to the Knicks. Like his Jazz teammates, Markkanen will be thrilled to get back home. In Utah’s final two games of their road trip, decisive losses to the Nets and Knicks, he scored 27 points on 9-of-26 shooting from the field. Over the past two weeks, Markkanen’s provided 5th-round value in 8- and 9-cat formats. The mini-slump hasn’t damaged much. However, even though Utah finishes Week 15 with two difficult matchups (Philadelphia and Milwaukee), getting to play at home should pay dividends.
76ers vs. Jazz NBA Betting Trends: Over Hot in Utah Games
Over is 5-2 in Jazz last 7 overall
Over is 7-2 in Jazz last 9 games as a favorite
Under is 5-1 in 76ers last 6 games as an underdog
Over is 6-1 in 76ers last 7 games as a favorite
76ers vs. Jazz NBA Prediction:
Take Utah. The Jazz are 17-5 against the spread in their last 22 home games, are 15-6 against the number in their last 21 games overall and are 5-1 at the betting window in their last six games when favored. On the other side, the Sixers are 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games, are 5-11-1 against the number in their last 17 games played on a Thursday and are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games following an ATS loss.
76ers vs. Jazz Betting Prediction: UTAH JAZZ -4.5
