The Utah Jazz (7-13) and Brooklyn Nets (5-16) meet Thursday at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Jazz vs. Nets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 season series: Nets swept 2-0
The Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 133-125 Monday, covering as an 11.5-point home underdog with the Over (235) cashing. Utah was led by F Lauri Markkanen, who tallied 29 points on 9-for-17 shooting. The Jazz have won 2 of their last 3 games but are just 2-5 over their last 7 contests. They are 3-4 against the spread (ATS) in that span and 11-9 ATS on the season.
The Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 113-103 Wednesday. They covered as an 8-point road underdog in the upset and the Under (231) hit. F Michael Porter Jr. went off for Brooklyn, scoring 33 points on 10-for-20 shooting. The Nets have won 2 in a row for the first time this season and have covered in 4 of their last 7 contests. They are 9-12 ATS on the season.
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Jazz at Nets odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:20 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Nets +150 (bet $100 to win $150)
- Against the spread: Jazz -4.5 (-110) | Nets +4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Jazz at Nets key injuries
Jazz
- C Walker Kessler (shoulder) out
- F Georges Niang (foot) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (rib) questionable
Nets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Wednesday’s game)
- G Terance Mann (rib) out
- G Cam Thomas (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Jazz at Nets picks and predictions
Prediction
Jazz 119, Nets 116
PASS.
The Nets (+150) could keep their winning streak alive Thursday, but the better play is to take the home side on the spread.
BET NETS +4.5 (-110).
The Jazz have been atrocious on the road, especially for bettors. They have lost 4 straight away games and are 2-6 ATS across all 8 road performances. Utah has allowed at least 134 points in 3 straight away games.
The Nets’ defense has been playing with much higher intensity, which is the main reason for Brooklyn’s winning streak. The Nets have allowed 119 points or fewer in 11 straight games. Expect them to play well enough to cover, and back NETS +4.5 (-110).
BET OVER 231.5 (-110).
The Jazz’s road defense has been too awful to overlook here. The Jazz are 3-0 O/U in their last 3 away games because of it. Utah is 3-1 O/U in its last 4 games in general and 12-8 O/U on the season.
While inconsistent at best, Brooklyn has scored at least 113 points in 2 straight games and still ranks as the 28th-best defense. Considering those trends, take OVER 231.5 (-110).
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