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Our Spurs vs Jazz prediction for this NBA game is Under 228.5, -110.

The Spurs battle the Jazz in this Western Conference matchup. The Spurs will try to get their offense going again, while the Jazz seek their first win of the season.

Offshore Odds: Jazz Are Slight Favorites at Home

TeamSpreadMoney LineTotal
Spurs+2 (-110)+108O 228.5 (-110)
Jazz-2 (-110)-127U 228.5 (-110)

Spurs Decent on Defense

The Spurs just lost to the Thunder on the road, 105-93. San Antonio was down 15 at the half, and the offense couldn’t get going in the second half. The Spurs did well in rebounding but turned the ball over 22 times. The San Antonio offense shot a mediocre 41 percent from the field. Harrison Barnes led the Spurs in scoring with 18 points.

Not having your leading scorer reach the 20-point mark is definitely a cause for concern. Fans are worried about their skilled All-Star, Victor Wembanyama, who went 1-for-5 from the field and scored only 6 points. Wembanyama needs to provide the Spurs with more offensive spark beyond just blocking shots in the paint.

Jazz Last Winless Team

The Jazz just lost at home to the Kings, 113-96. Utah was down 12 after the first quarter, and things got worse in the third, when they only scored 14 points. While the Jazz had some three-point production, they shot a below-average 39 percent from the field. Utah lost by 20 points in the paint. Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz in scoring with 21 points.

Like the Spurs, the Jazz are searching for offensive consistency. Two of their last three games have been blowout losses, and Utah didn’t reach 100 points in either of those games. The team lacks depth in scoring, and one of their best players, Lauri Markkanen, is day-to-day with a lower back spasm injury from the Kings game.

Spurs vs Jazz Prediction

This will be a game of the good, the bad, and the ugly. The Spurs at least have a decent defense, while the Jazz aren’t performing well on either side of the ball. Both teams struggle with shooting and have turnover issues. This might be a somewhat even game, but high point totals will be tough for both sides due to the lack of depth in scoring.

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