Published Mar 12, 11:00am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 12, 11:00am ET
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Updated Mar 12, 11:00am ET
One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Portland Trail Blazers hosting the Utah Jazz. Who has the edge in our Trail Blazers vs Jazz pick?
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| Portland Trail Blazers | -10.5 (-109) |
| Utah Jazz | +10.5 (-116) |
After an eight-point win over the Grizzlies, the Blazers have dropped two of their last three games. Their latest setback was a 103-101 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
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The Trail Blazers led by as many as 19 points in the second quarter. However, Charlotte rallied and took control in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Blazers 25-19.
Jerami Grant led the way with 24 points on an efficient 7-for-10 effort from the field. Deni Avdija contributed 22 points, seven assists, and four rebounds.
Following a 122-112 win against Washington, the Jazz have dropped two of their last three games, including a 134-117 loss to the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Surprisingly, Utah was up by nine at halftime. After the break, though, the Knicks outscored the home team 78-52, including a 38-23 edge in the fourth quarter.
All five starters reached double figures for the Jazz. Brice Sensabaugh led the scoring attack with 29 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Ace Bailey added 21 points and four rebounds, connecting on five of 10 attempts from beyond the arc.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Blazers have won five of the previous seven meetings in this series, and Utah is just 1-6 across its last seven outings against Western Conference opponents. Given these factors, going with Portland is the wise move.
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Portland Trail Blazers
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