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Friday the 13th NBA Odds – Utah at Philadelphia

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Utah (+1½) at Philadelphia (-1½)

(O/U) 196

Tonight 7:00 PM ET

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Williams and Sloan both voiced their displeasure following the team’s 105-86 loss to Boston on Wednesday night.

Right now, we're soft," Williams said. "There's no way around it. We have to toughen up."

Power forward Carlos Boozer and starting center Mehmet Okur combined for five rebounds against the Celtics.

"Well I wouldn't mind them rebounding. There aren't any rules against them rebounding," Sloan said.

The Philadelphia 76ers have seen second-year power forward Marreese Speights blossom but are paying veteran power forward Elton Brand $15 million per season to sit out the fourth quarters in four of their last five games.

Williams led the Jazz with 13 points and seven rebounds in their loss to Boston while forward Thaddeus Young led the Sixers with 20 points and five rebounds.

  • Here is a look at the key trends for tonight’s matchup, followed by my in-depth analysis and expert NBA Picks.
  • Jazz are 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings in Philadelphia.
  • 76ers are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games.
  • Jazz are 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings.
  • Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings.
  • Underdog is 5-2-1 ATS in the last 8 meetings.

Analysis: Both teams are averaging just over 98 points per game while also allowing just over 102 points per contest defensively.

While the Utah Jazz have been wildly inconsistent – and disappointing – this season, I think Wednesday’s tongue-lashing will have them motivated enough to be a much younger and lesser talented Sixers team in this contest.

The key trends for this game also suggests a Utah SU and ATS victory with the Jazz going an impressive 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings in Philadelphia and 1-4 ATS in their last five home games overall.

Utah has also gone 11-4-1 ATS in the last 16 meetings against Philly while the underdog has cashed in for BetUS pro basketball sports bettors in five of the last eight games against the Sixers.

Despite their poor play this season, the Jazz have one of the best floor leaders in the game today, two all-star quality power forwards and a veteran-laden core group that should not be underachieving like this.

I like the Jazz to get back in the win column in this matchup.

NBA Free Picks: Utah Jazz +1½ Points/