Rafael Guillén
A good duel between a team on the rise and another that is still fighting for a place in the Play-In. This 76ers vs Jazz matchup might be a good indication of where both teams stand. Philadelphia’s goal is to settle in where they are in the standings, and for the Jazz it would be to measure themselves against a strong team to see if they have what it takes to compete at the top level of the NBA.
Every week, at JefeBet, we provide you with the best NBA sports betting information and predictions, so without further ado, here we leave you our prediction for this game between Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz NBA Regular Season Game on January 14, 2023
- Where: Vivint Center – Salt Lake City, Utah
- When: Saturday, January 14, 2023, 9:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Philadelphia 76ers
- Season Record: 25-15
The 76ers just defeated the Pistons twice, and Joel Embiid has returned as pure dynamite. This is exciting news for the team. In the second game, a 147-116 victory, he scored 36 points, and his foot injury was not even noticed.
Another piece of good news is related to James Harden. In that game, he signed a triple-double with 16 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists. Doesn’t the 76ers’ mastermind have an epic beard? The team moved into fourth place in the East and are already the 8th best offense in the league averaging 114.4 points per game.
However, they have had an injury-related issue all season: Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid, as well as Harden, were both missing for an extended period of time. If they can stay healthy, they will be a very dangerous team.
Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Season Record: 21-23
The Jazz beat Cleveland 116-114 with a great game from Jordan Clarkson, who scored 32 points. However, this is only their second win in the last 5 games. They’re in ninth place in the West, and with both the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers close behind, they can’t let their guard down.
Lauri Markkanen, who in the game against the Cavs had a double-double of 16 rebounds and 25 points, continues to play at a high level, and there is talk that he could be a starter in the All-Star Game. Sometimes, having him is enough, but the defense hasn’t really helped because the perimeter is allowing too many mid- and long-range shots, which needs to be improved.
JefeBet Prediction
With the 76ers officially complete, anybody they face is going to have it tough. We think they will unleash Embiid and Harden this time around and take the game and the series. The first game of this series between the two was won by Philadelphia 98-105, with Joel Embiid scoring 59 points.
Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers Spread.
