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A contest pitting one of the NBA’s highest-scoring teams versus one of the top teams defensively, the Utah Jazz (24-24) host the Brooklyn Nets (27-17) at Vivint Smart Home Arena on January 20, 2023. The Jazz are third in points per game (117.8), and the Nets are fifth in points allowed (110.6). Utah is a favorite, by 4.5 points. The over/under for the matchup is set at 232.5 points.
How to bet Jazz vs. Nets
Utah Jazz vs. Brooklyn Nets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 4.5 points, with oddsmakers listing the Jazz as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Jazz have -190 odds to pick up the win, while the Nets are listed at +159 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 232.5 points.
Jazz vs. Nets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, January 20, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: SN-RM
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Arena: Vivint Smart Home Arena
Jazz vs. Nets Betting Trends
The Jazz have 27 wins against the spread in 48 games this season. Utah has been chosen as the favorite in 21 games this year and has walked away with the win 10 times (47.6%) in those games. Jazz games this year have gone over the total in 28 out of 44 opportunities (63.6%).
The Nets have played 44 games, with 21 wins against the spread. Brooklyn has won 41.7% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (5-7). The Nets have gone over the point total 40.9% of the time this year (18 of 44 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Jazz
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 43 | 24.8 | 8.7 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 47 | 21 | 4 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 2.7 |
| Collin Sexton | 35 | 14.3 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 1 |
| Malik Beasley | 48 | 13.7 | 3.5 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Mike Conley | 36 | 10.5 | 2.3 | 7.5 | 1 | 0.2 | 1.9 |
Nets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrie Irving | 33 | 25.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 3 |
| Nicolas Claxton | 41 | 12.2 | 8.6 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 0 |
| TJ Warren | 20 | 10.5 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 |
| Seth Curry | 32 | 10.1 | 2.2 | 2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 1.8 |
| Royce O’Neale | 41 | 9.2 | 4.9 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 2.2 |
Jazz vs. Nets Injury Report
Nets: Kevin Durant: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Utah Jazz
Utah owns a top-five offense this year, ranking third-best in the league with 117.8 points per game. At the other end, it ranks 23rd with 116.6 points allowed per contest. At home, the Jazz are averaging 5.4 more points per game (120.6) than they are when playing on the road (115.2). The Jazz’s offense has been improved over their last 10 games, scoring 120.2 points per contest compared to the 117.8 they’ve averaged this season.
Utah ranks fourth-best in the NBA by draining 14.4 treys per game. In terms of three-point percentage, it ranks 13th in the league at 36.4%. In terms of shot breakdown, the Jazz have taken 55.8% two-pointers (accounting for 66% of the team’s baskets) and 44.2% from beyond the arc (34%).
What you need to know about the Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn is 16th in the NBA in points scored (113.5 per game) and fifth-best in points allowed (110.6). At home, the Nets score 114.7 points per game. Away, they average 112.5. Over their previous 10 games, the Nets are posting 110.2 points per game, compared to their season average of 113.5.
In 2022-23 Brooklyn is 15th in the league in 3-point makes (12 per game) and second-best in 3-point percentage (38.5%). In 2022-23, the Nets have attempted 36.9% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 63.1% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 28% of the Nets’ baskets have been 3-pointers, and 72% have been 2-pointers.
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