Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/12
The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The game will be televised on KUNP at 9:00 PM. This game marks the middle of the NBA regular season.
The Trail Blazers hold a record of 26-29 and are currently ranked 10th in the Western Conference. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter will lead his team against the Jazz. Meanwhile, the Jazz have a record of 18-37 and sit at 13th in the Western Conference. Head coach Will Hardy will aim to guide his team to another win after their recent success.
Trail Blazers vs Jazz Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz
- Venue: Delta Center
- Date: Thursday, February 12, 2026
- Betting Odds: Trail Blazers -7.5 (-112), Jazz +7.5 (-108), Trail Blazers MoneyLine -314, Jazz MoneyLine +254, Over/Under 236.5
Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers have experienced mixed results in recent games. They had a tough outing against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 133-109. Jrue Holiday led the team with 23 points, but the Blazers struggled overall with a field goal percentage of 42.6%. This game highlighted some areas for improvement, especially on defense.
In a brighter moment, the Trail Blazers secured a 135-118 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Deni Avdija was impressive, scoring 26 points with 10 rebounds and 8 assists. Toumani Camara also had a strong performance with 30 points. The team shot 48.5% from the field, showing their offensive potential.
Portland’s season has been a rollercoaster with some standout individual performances. Deni Avdija leads the team in scoring, averaging 25.2 points per game. Donovan Clingan has been a force on the boards, pulling down 11.4 rebounds per game. Injuries are a concern, with Damian Lillard and Matisse Thybulle out, and Shaedon Sharpe and Kris Murray questionable for the next game. The team will need to rely on their depth as they continue their season.
Utah Jazz Team Preview
The Utah Jazz have been performing well in recent games. They had a strong win against the Sacramento Kings, scoring 121 points and winning by 28. Lauri Markkanen was one of the top players, scoring 19 points with a 50% field goal percentage.
Offensively, the Jazz rank 6th in points per game with an average of 118.3. They are also 3rd in possessions per game, showing a fast-paced playing style. However, their field goal percentage is at 46.9, which is 16th in the league.
Defensively, the Jazz struggle, allowing 125.8 points per game, the most in the league. They are 1st in blocked shots, averaging 3.5 per game. Injuries are a concern with Walker Kessler out for the season and Keyonte George questionable with an ankle sprain.
BTB Betting Pick
The Portland Trail Blazers are favored by 7.5 points against the Utah Jazz. The Trail Blazers score 116.0 points per game, while the Jazz allow 125.8 points per game. With Portland’s stronger defense, the Trail Blazers are likely to cover the spread. Pick: Trail Blazers -7.5.
The total for this game is set at 236.5 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, with the Jazz averaging 118.3 points per game and the Trail Blazers allowing 118.3 points per game. This suggests a high-scoring game, so the over is the better choice. Pick: Over 236.5.