The Philadelphia 76ers (38-32) and Utah Jazz (21-49) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The game will broadcast live on KJZZ.
The Sixers are 5.5-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread (76ers -5.5), with the over/under set at 229.5 total points. Philadelphia is a -250 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Utah is +205 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my 76ers vs. Jazz predictions and NBA picks for Saturday, March 21.
76ers vs Jazz Prediction, Pick
- 76ers vs Jazz pick: 76ers -5.5 (-112)
My Jazz vs. 76ers best bet is on Philadelphia to cover the spread. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
76ers vs Jazz Odds
| 76ers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -112 | 229.5 -110o / -110u | -250 |
| Jazz Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -108 | 229.5 -110o / -110u | +205 |
76ers vs Jazz NBA Preview
The 76ers come into this matchup in decent form. They hold a 38-32 record, are 18-16 on the road, and sit ninth in the Eastern Conference.
Philadelphia has won four of its last six games and is coming off a 139-118 win over the Kings, led by rookie VJ Edgecombe, who put up 38 points and 11 assists.
The Sixers have been strong as road favorites this season, going 11-3 against the spread — one of the best marks in the league.
However, injuries are still a concern, as Joel Embiid (oblique) has been ruled out and joins Kelly Oubre Jr. and Tyrese Maxey on the sidelines.
Meanwhile, Utah is 21-49 on the season and 13-22 at home, sitting near the bottom of the conference.
It hasn’t been a great stretch for the Jazz, though they did snap a losing skid with a 128-96 win over the Bucks, powered by Ace Bailey’s 33 points and seven threes.
The paint has been a major issue for Utah due to multiple absences, including Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic, and others.
That’s why Embiid being out could be a big break for the Jazz, who otherwise would have struggled to contain him inside.
76ers vs Jazz Predictions, Betting Analysis
Our "Fade Tanking Teams" system identifies late-season home underdogs with poor records facing strong opponents on the road.
In the final stretch of the regular season (between games 61-82), some of these "tanking" teams tend to show effort at home — either to avoid embarrassment, respond to a recent competitive loss, or due to young players trying to earn minutes.
However, we don't see that happening with the Jazz here. We see more value in fading the tanking team and backing the road favorites.
So, let's lay the points with 76ers tonight.
Pick: 76ers -5.5 (-112)
