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The NBA regular season continues with games on Friday. The Brooklyn Nets will hit the road and take on the Utah Jazz. It's time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Jazz prediction and pick.
These two teams have had somewhat similar starts to the season. The Brooklyn Nets have been struggling recently and will look to turn things around with a win on Friday. While the Utah Jazz were also struggling and are trying to get back on track. This should be an interesting matchup.
Here are the Nets-Jazz NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
NBA Odds: Nets-Jazz Odds
Brooklyn Nets: +5.5 (-110)
Utah Jazz: -5.5 (-110)
Over: 229.5 (-110)
Under: 229.5 (-110)
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Why The Nets Could Cover The Spread
The Brooklyn Nets have yet to find their groove this season. They have had to deal with injuries and COVID and have been at the center of lots of controversies. Through it all, they have managed to squeak out a winning record with 29 wins and 22 losses. Their most recent defeat came against the Sacramento Kings by 11. Harden and Kyrie combined for 18 points in that game and that should say it all. When the leaders in Brooklyn struggle, the whole team does. If Brooklyn wants to start winning games they need other guys to step up. Harden and Kyrie won't always be able to carry the team
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But perhaps the biggest impediment to this team's success is injuries. Brooklyn has four players currently listed on their injury report. Of those four players, none will be available on Friday. Headlining the unavailable players is Kevin Durant. This Nets team is just not the same without KD. If Brooklyn wants to start winning games they really need to step things up.
Why The Jazz Could Cover The Spread
The Utah Jazz have looked like one of the best teams in the league at some points this season, but have also shown many signs of struggle. Through their first 52 games, they have secured 31 wins and 21 losses. They are coming off a four-point win over the Denver Nuggets. While the Nuggets were without Jokic, it was still a solid win for Utah who was on a five-game losing streak. The Jazz were without their best players in that game, but the bench was able to step up and get the team a win.
Injuries are still a problem for Utah. The Jazz have five players listed on their injury report. Donovan Mitchell will be returning to action on Friday, but Rudy Gobert remains out. The Jazz will need to bring their A-game if they want to take down Brooklyn. The Nets are unlikely to put in poor performances in back-to-back matches.
Final Nets-Jazz Prediction & Pick
This should be an interesting game. Brooklyn really hasn't looked good without KD. Harden and Kyries have been struggling, but they are still more than capable of taking over on any given night. On the flip side, the Jazz have been playing without their best guys, and have demonstrated that other players can step up. With Mitchell coming back the Jazz should have the edge here. Pick Utah to win and cover.
FINAL NETS-JAZZ PICK: Utah Jazz -5.5 (-110)
FINAL NETS-JAZZ SCORE PREDICTION: Jazz 120 – Nets 108
