Utah finally plays its home opener with a defense that is allowing just 37.2 percent from the field. The Jazz won two of three on the road including a 97-76 win at Indiana on Saturday as Derrick Favors had 18 points and seven rebounds. The teams split four meetings last season. Portland is 2-2 SU and ATS while breaking in four new starters. Damian Lillard scored 34 points in a 106-101 win at Minnesota on Monday for the Blazers who were a small underdog. Utah is allowing opponents only 79.7 points per game with a winning margin of 14.6. Portland is giving up 101.1 points per contest. The Jazz have had three days off while the Blazers are coming off a road game. Look for Utah to get the win on Wednesday night. Play the Jazz to win this one straight-up.
This pick was released to clients on November 04, 2015 at 10:56AM ET.
NBA
Portland at Utah
November 4, 2015
9:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Utah -225 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 1.44)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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