Published Jan 21, 9:08pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 21, 9:08pm ET
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Updated Jan 21, 9:08pm ET
One of the games on Thursday's NBA slate features the Utah Jazz hosting the San Antonio Spurs. Who has the edge in our Jazz vs Spurs pick?
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| Utah Jazz | +285 |
| San Antonio Spurs | -400 |
Utah recently snapped a four-game losing skid with a 127-122 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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The Jazz trailed by 12 points through three quarters. However, thanks to scoring on their first 11 possessions in the final frame, Utah outscored Minnesota 43-26 on its way to an improbable come-from-behind win.
Keyonte George led the team's scoring attack with 43 points on 15-for-28 shooting overall and 6-for-13 from 3-point range. Isaiah Collier led the second unit with 18 points, 10 assists, and four rebounds.
The Spurs' three-game win streak was halted by a 111-106 setback against the Houston Rockets.
The Spurs controlled the contest through the first 36 minutes. Unfortunately, the fourth quarter was their undoing, as they were outscored by a decisive 29-14 margin.
Julian Champagnie was one of five players who reached double figures for San Antonio. He scored a team-high 27 points and collected eight rebounds. Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox chipped in with 14 points each.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Jazz have dropped five of the previous seven meetings in this series and are 2-7 in their last nine outings against Western Conference opponents. Based on the trends, the edge goes to San Antonio in this Western Conference showdown.
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San Antonio Spurs
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