Brooklyn Nets vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 1/12/25
At 8:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (-160) will host the Brooklyn Nets (+136) in a non-conference matchup. The Jazz are favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 215.5.
Utah (9-28) is currently on a three-game losing streak and sits 14th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn (13-25) has lost four straight and is 12th in the Eastern Conference.
BROOKLYN NETS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Jazz -3.5
This game will be played at Delta Center at 8:00 ET on Sunday, January 12th.
WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 121-64 in favor of the Jazz.
- Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 14 threes.
Will the Nets Defense Show Up in Salt Lake City?
The Nets fell to 13-25 on the season after a 124-105 road loss to the Nuggets on Friday. Brooklyn entered the game as +14.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 229 narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 224.5.
Brooklyn led 36-32 after the 1st quarter, but an 11-0 run by Denver shifted the momentum. The Nuggets outscored the Nets 33-23 in the 2nd quarter and 29-20 in the 3rd, leaving Brooklyn trailing 94-79 going into the 4th. Denver closed out the game by outscoring the Nets 30-26 in the final quarter.
In their 124-105 loss to the Nuggets, the Nets shot just 42.2% from the field and 31.1% from three-point range, hitting 14 threes overall. Keon Johnson led the team with 22 points, 4 assists, and 4 rebounds, making 4 threes at a 33.3% clip.
Tyrese Martin added 19 points, 9 of which came in the 3rd quarter, and also hit 4 threes, shooting 44.4% from deep. Noah Clowney contributed 14 points, with 7 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters.
The Nets struggled defensively, giving up 124 points to the Nuggets, who shot 51% from the field. Brooklyn allowed 32 points in the 1st quarter and 33 in the 2nd, while Denver added 30 more in the 4th.
Brooklyn did limit Denver’s three-point shooting, allowing just 9 made threes on 37% shooting. The Nets also recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Will the Jazz Find a Way to Win at Home?
The Jazz fell to 9-28 on the season after a 114-106 road loss to the Suns on Saturday. Utah, who entered the game as +11 point underdogs, managed to keep it closer than expected, losing by eight. The combined score of 220 points fell short of the 229-point over/under line.
Utah struggled early, as the Suns went on a 10-0 run to start the game. The Jazz trailed 65-54 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 25-22. They entered the 4th quarter down 87-79, and both teams scored 27 points in the final period.
In their 114-106 loss to the Suns, the Jazz struggled offensively, shooting just 43.8% from the field and hitting only 9 threes at a 21.4% clip. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 24 points, despite shooting 38.9% and going 3-for-12 from deep.
Collin Sexton added 20 points, with 9 coming in the 2nd quarter. Walker Kessler contributed 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field, and scored 6 points in the 4th quarter.
The Jazz gave up 114 points to the Suns, allowing 31 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 2nd. They tightened up in the 3rd, holding Phoenix to 22 points, but the Suns added 27 more in the 4th. Overall, Utah allowed Phoenix to shoot 51% from the field.
From beyond the arc, the Jazz allowed 13 threes on 35% shooting. The Suns also went 13/19 from the free-throw line. Utah finished with 29 defensive rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 2 blocks.