Utah at Portland

A let-down spot for Portland after blowing out the defending champs the last game. The Blazers are 3-9 ATS after scoring more than 125 points in their previous game. Portland is not a great defensive team, #17 in points allowed and field goal shooting defense. By contrast, Utah is #2 in points allowed and in the middle of a battle for the final few playoff spots in the Western Conference. Utah has won eight of its last 10, including an impressive 111-93 triumph over Boston on Friday, led by Derrick Favors (23 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three blocks) and Rodney Hood. Center Rudy Gobert (10.5 points, 10.6 rebounds, 2.4 blocks) has recorded a double-double in five consecutive outings. Utah is 9-4 ATS at Portland, and the road team is 7-3 ATS in the last 10 meetings. Play Utah.