Trail Blazers vs. Jazz Picks and Prediction – 4/9/2025

Portland Trail Blazers (35-44) vs. Utah Jazz (16-63)
Time: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
TV: NBA League Pass

Previous Games:

  • Trail Blazers: Defeated San Antonio 120-109

  • Jazz: Lost to Atlanta 147-134

Head-to-Head:

Portland is favored to win this game, but Utah’s offense has been explosive at times, even in defeat. The Trail Blazers come into this game off a win and looking to build some momentum, while Utah, despite having the worst record in the NBA, can still put up points, making this an intriguing matchup with high scoring potential.

Portland Trail Blazers Breakdown:

Portland has been inconsistent but has shown flashes of offensive firepower, averaging 114.2 points per game over their last 10 contests. Anfernee Simons continues to lead the team in scoring, and young talent like Shaedon Sharpe is starting to find his rhythm. Despite the Trail Blazers being eliminated from playoff contention, they’ve had a strong offense that could take advantage of Utah’s porous defense, especially after their recent win over San Antonio.

Key Players:

  • Anfernee Simons: 19.3 PPG

  • Shaedon Sharpe: 18.3 PPG

  • Donovan Clingan: 7.7 RPG

Utah Jazz Breakdown:

The Jazz have had a tough season, losing nine straight games and struggling with both offense and defense. They’re near the bottom in both scoring defense and rebounding, which could spell trouble against a Portland team that is capable of putting up points. Utah has seen strong individual performances from players like Keyonte George and Colin Sexton, but they’ve been inconsistent on both ends of the floor. Their defense is ranked 30th, giving up an average of 128.3 points per game over their last 10.

Key Players:

  • Colin Sexton: 18.5 PPG

  • Keyonte George: 16.9 PPG

  • Walker Kessler: 12.2 RPG

Betting Trends:

Portland Trail Blazers:

  • 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games

  • Over has cashed in 6 of their last 9 games

Utah Jazz:

  • 3-9-1 ATS in their last 13 games

  • Over has cashed in 5 of their last 7 games

Exact Score Prediction:

Portland Trail Blazers 124 – Utah Jazz 115

Our Best Bet:

Portland Trail Blazers -6.5 (-110)

The Trail Blazers are facing a Jazz team that has struggled mightily on both ends of the floor, especially in their defense. Portland has been solid in recent games and should have no trouble covering the 6.5-point spread. Expect them to capitalize on Utah's defensive weaknesses and win by a comfortable margin, but with Utah capable of scoring, the total points are likely to go over as well.

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