Nets vs Jazz Prediction & Odds: Slumping Nets Try To Snap Skid In Utah

Frustration is setting in for the Nets (29-22 SU, 19-31-1 ATS), who have lost six straight and have covered just five of their last 19. They hope to turn things around tonight when they visit Utah, where the Jazz (31-21, 21-30-1) are 0-12 ATS in their last dozen home dates.

Nets vs Jazz Odds & Analysis

Sportsbook Odds 

After Sportsbook as small 1.5-point favorites, the Jazz jumped to 5-point chalk at the few sportsbooks accepting overnight Nets vs Jazz predictions following the announcement that Donovan Mitchell would be returning tonight from injury. Utah went 2-6 SU in the eight games Mitchell was out with a concussion.

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Frustration Sets In For Harden, Struggling Nets After Loss To Sacramento

It’s put-up-or-shut-up time for the Nets after Brooklyn dropped its sixth straight game Wednesday, falling 112-101 to a Sacramento squad that had won just twice in its previous 14. “I think we’ve done too much talking,” James Harden told ESPN after the game. “We got to go out there and do it, and do it consistently.”

Now 5-14 ATS in its last 19 games, Brooklyn needs better offensive play from Harden and Kyrie Irving if it’s going to be the winning Nets vs Jazz prediction with Kevin Durant still out of the lineup (sprained knee).

Harden and Irving combined to miss 19 of their 26 shots from the field against Sacramento, finishing with 18 points. Nic Claxton had 23 points and 11 rebounds for Brooklyn, which wilted down the stretch by hitting just seven of 21 field-goal attempts in the fourth quarter.

Jazz Getting Healthier But Still Haven’t Covered In 12 Straight Home Games

Utah got a much-needed victory Wednesday, snapping a five-game losing streak with a 108-104 win over Denver, and there’s more good news on the horizon. Mitchell is expected to return to the lineup tonight after missing the team’s last eight games in concussion protocols, while center Rudy Gobert could soon be back from a strained calf — although he’s been ruled out for tonight.

The Jazz may also be without Jordan Clarkson, who missed Wednesday’s clash with the Nuggets due to right knee soreness. Clarkson’s absence opened up more floor time for Trent Forrest, who capitalized on the opportunity with 18 points.

Despite the win on Wednesday, Utah continues to burn money for bettors as hosts, making them a dangerous team to back in your Nets vs Jazz prediction. The four-point victory over the Nikola Jokic-less Nuggets wasn’t enough to cover the 6.5-point spread, dropping Utah to 0-12 ATS in its last dozen home games and 5-16-1 ATS in its last 22.

Nets vs Jazz Pick & Insights

Nets: Keys To Cover

With Durant still out for a couple more weeks, it’s on Harden and Irving to take the team on their back and pull the Nets out of this funk. Brooklyn’s top-ranked three-point defense also matches up well against a Jazz team that relies on its perimeter shooting, leading the NBA with 14.7 triples per contest.

Jazz: Keys To Cover

Balanced scoring was key for the Jazz on Wednesday as six different players scored in double figures. Another strong outing from the supporting cast would help Mitchell ease back into the lineup in his first action since January 17.

Odds Shark’s Computer Nets vs Jazz Prediction: Jazz -5

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