The top two teams in the NBA will meet on Monday as the 76ers, who are atop the Eastern Conference standings, will visit the Jazz, who are the best team in the West.
The Jazz have been on an absolute tear and given what they’ve done of late, bettors might want to think twice before betting against them. Let’s take a closer look at this highly-anticipated matchup.
NBA Point Spread and Betting Analysis
The 76ers are have been a reliable bet when facing teams with a winning record this season. They are 7-4 straight and against the spread when facing teams above .500.
The Jazz are on fire right now as they have won six in a row while covering all six contests. On top of that, they’ve actually covered the spread in 17 of their last 19 games, which is an incredible run.
Philadelphia 76ers
The 76ers have been one of the surprise teams in the NBA this season. After a disappointing postseason showing in Brett Brown’s final year, Doc Rivers has come in and given this team new life. They’re 18-9 on the year and have a 1.5-game lead in the East.
The 76ers have been fading a little bit of late, though, and that’s a concern if you’re betting them in this spot. They had a stretch where they won nine of 12 but since then, they are just 2-3 in their last five games. They’re in the midst of a four-game, West Coast road trip and Monday’s game will be their third in five days.
Center Joel Embiid has emerged as an MVP candidate as he’s averaging 29.6 points per game (third in the NBA) along with 10.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals. His 31.19 PER is the best in the league. The question is who steps up to help him on a nightly basis? The Sixers have lost two straight as the bench has contributed an average of 18.5 points per game. They’ll likely need more on Monday.
Utah Jazz
The Jazz are on fire right now as they’ve covered the spread in 17 of their last 19 games. In real-world terms, they’ve won 22 of their 27 games so far this season and have a one-game lead on the Los Angeles Lakers for the top seed in the West.
The Jazz are a healthy 12-2 at home this season and a lot of that has to do with defense. They have the second-best defensive efficiency rating at home as they’re allowing a league-best 104.5 points per game at the Vivint Arena.
This matchup will be interesting as we’ll see Rudy Gobert, who is one of the best defensive players in the league, going up against Embiid. If the Jazz can clamp down on him, their path to victory should be much easier.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win 76ers vs. Jazz?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 14 Feb 9:43pm | PHI | -6.5 -110 | O +228 -110 |
| Closing 16 Feb 2:03am | PHI | -9 -110 | O +225 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
| Points |
28.45 |
| Assists |
6.91 |
| Rebounds |
10.57 |
| FG% |
58.7 |
| Steals |
1.62 |
| Blocks |
1.35 |
| Points |
26.43 |
| Assists |
5.98 |
| Rebounds |
13.52 |
| FG% |
67.5 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
2.68 |
| Points |
28.09 |
| Assists |
8.83 |
| Rebounds |
10.55 |
| FG% |
62.1 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
| Points |
32.3 |
| Assists |
7.67 |
| Rebounds |
12.27 |
| FG% |
74.1 |
| Steals |
1.1 |
| Blocks |
2.09 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
| Points |
28.45 |
| Assists |
6.91 |
| Rebounds |
10.57 |
| FG% |
58.7 |
| Steals |
1.62 |
| Blocks |
1.35 |
| Points |
26.43 |
| Assists |
5.98 |
| Rebounds |
13.52 |
| FG% |
67.5 |
| Steals |
1.37 |
| Blocks |
2.68 |
| Points |
28.09 |
| Assists |
8.83 |
| Rebounds |
10.55 |
| FG% |
62.1 |
| Steals |
1.33 |
| Blocks |
1.45 |
| Points |
32.3 |
| Assists |
7.67 |
| Rebounds |
12.27 |
| FG% |
74.1 |
| Steals |
1.1 |
| Blocks |
2.09 |
Injuries
Danny Green (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
George Hill (PG)
Tobias Harris (SF)
Seth Curry (SG)
Seth Curry (SG)
Tobias Harris (SF)
Furkan Korkmaz (SG)
Shake Milton (PG)
Danny Green (SG)
Miye Oni (SG)
Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Juwan Morgan (PF)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Derrick Favors (PF)
Joe Ingles (SF)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Elijah Hughes (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Danny Green (SG) | Late June | Calf - 11 / 06 / 21 | 3-2 | 1-4 | + - |
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Green has a right calf strain, and he will be sidelined for two to three weeks. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Wed | Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
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Curry is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is likely to be in the lineup versus the Wizards for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| George Hill (PG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 01 / 06 / 21 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
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Hill is battling a left knee contusion, but he is projected to be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards. |
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| Tobias Harris (SF) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 | 6-4 | 5-5 | + - |
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Harris is expected to line up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards despite an ankle injury. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Prob Sat | Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 | 6-4 | 5-5 | + - |
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Curry is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Seth Curry (SG) | Ques Wed | Hand - 24 / 05 / 21 | 6-5 | 6-5 | + - |
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Curry is tending to a hand injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Wizards in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round. |
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| Tobias Harris (SF) | Ques Sun | Rest - 16 / 05 / 21 | 8-5 | 8-5 | + - |
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Harris is dealing with right knee recovery, and he will receive a day of rest on Sunday versus the Magic. |
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| Furkan Korkmaz (SG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21 | 8-5 | 8-5 | + - |
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Korkmaz is projected to take on the Magic on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Shake Milton (PG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 15 / 05 / 21 | 8-5 | 8-5 | + - |
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Milton is managing right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Magic. |
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| Danny Green (SG) | Ques Sun | Hip - 15 / 05 / 21 | 8-5 | 8-5 | + - |
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Green is dealing with a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Miye Oni (SG) | Prob Sat | Back - 28 / 05 / 21 | 6-3 | 7-2 | + - |
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Oni is bothered by lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will participate in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Grizzlies. |
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| Ersan Ilyasova (PF) | Ques Sun | Illness - 22 / 05 / 21 | 7-4 | 8-3 | + - |
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Ilyasova is ailing from an illness, leaving his status against the Grizzlies for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round clouded. |
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| Juwan Morgan (PF) | Prob Fri | Heel - 06 / 05 / 21 | 11-7 | 12-6 | + - |
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Morgan has sat out the past four games due to a heel injury, but it is likely that he will take the court Friday against the Thunder. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Ques Fri | Wrist - 29 / 04 / 21 | 12-10 | 14-8 | + - |
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O'Neale is battling right wrist soreness, and it is unknown if he will dress for Friday's matchup versus the Suns. |
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| Ersan Ilyasova (PF) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 18 / 04 / 21 | 14-12 | 15-11 | + - |
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Ilyasova missed the previous game with left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the Rockets on Wednesday. |
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| Derrick Favors (PF) | Prob Mon | Knee - 16 / 04 / 21 | 14-14 | 15-13 | + - |
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Favors has missed the last two games due to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup versus the Lakers on Monday. |
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| Joe Ingles (SF) | Ques Fri | Knee - 13 / 04 / 21 | 15-15 | 17-13 | + - |
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Ingles was held out of the previous game due to left knee soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Friday's tilt versus the Pacers. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Out Tues | Rest - 13 / 04 / 21 | 15-15 | 17-13 | + - |
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O'Neale will not be active against the Thunder on Tuesday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Jordan Clarkson (PG) | Prob Fri | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 21 | 16-17 | 18-15 | + - |
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Clarkson has missed the previous four games with a sprained right ankle, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday versus the Pacers. |
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| Elijah Hughes (SG) | Ques Thurs | Illness - 03 / 04 / 21 | 17-19 | 19-17 | + - |
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Hughes has missed the previous three games with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court Thursday versus the Trail Blazers. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 14 Feb 9:43pm PHI -6.5 -110 O +228 -110 Closing 16 Feb 2:03am PHI -9 -110 O +225 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
76ers Team Leaders
Points 28.45
Assists 6.91
Rebounds 10.57
FG% 58.7
Steals 1.62
Blocks 1.35
Points 26.43
Assists 5.98
Rebounds 13.52
FG% 67.5
Steals 1.37
Blocks 2.68
Points 28.09
Assists 8.83
Rebounds 10.55
FG% 62.1
Steals 1.33
Blocks 1.45
Points 32.3
Assists 7.67
Rebounds 12.27
FG% 74.1
Steals 1.1
Blocks 2.09
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
Points 28.45
Assists 6.91
Rebounds 10.57
FG% 58.7
Steals 1.62
Blocks 1.35
Points 26.43
Assists 5.98
Rebounds 13.52
FG% 67.5
Steals 1.37
Blocks 2.68
Points 28.09
Assists 8.83
Rebounds 10.55
FG% 62.1
Steals 1.33
Blocks 1.45
Points 32.3
Assists 7.67
Rebounds 12.27
FG% 74.1
Steals 1.1
Blocks 2.09
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Injuries
Danny Green (SG)
Late June Calf - 11 / 06 / 21Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21George Hill (PG)
Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 06 / 21Tobias Harris (SF)
Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21Seth Curry (SG)
Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21Seth Curry (SG)
Ques Wed Hand - 24 / 05 / 21Tobias Harris (SF)
Ques Sun Rest - 16 / 05 / 21Furkan Korkmaz (SG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21Shake Milton (PG)
Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 05 / 21Danny Green (SG)
Ques Sun Hip - 15 / 05 / 21Miye Oni (SG)
Prob Sat Back - 28 / 05 / 21Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 05 / 21Juwan Morgan (PF)
Prob Fri Heel - 06 / 05 / 21Royce O'Neale (SF)
Ques Fri Wrist - 29 / 04 / 21Ersan Ilyasova (PF)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 18 / 04 / 21Derrick Favors (PF)
Prob Mon Knee - 16 / 04 / 21Joe Ingles (SF)
Ques Fri Knee - 13 / 04 / 21Royce O'Neale (SF)
Out Tues Rest - 13 / 04 / 21Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Prob Fri Ankle - 08 / 04 / 21Elijah Hughes (SG)
Ques Thurs Illness - 03 / 04 / 21Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Danny Green (SG) Late June Calf - 11 / 06 / 21 3-2 1-4 + - Green has a right calf strain, and he will be sidelined for two to three weeks.
Seth Curry (SG) Prob Wed Ankle - 01 / 06 / 21 4-4 4-4 + - Curry is dealing with a left ankle sprain, but he is likely to be in the lineup versus the Wizards for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round.
George Hill (PG) Prob Wed Knee - 01 / 06 / 21 4-4 4-4 + - Hill is battling a left knee contusion, but he is projected to be available for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards.
Tobias Harris (SF) Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 6-4 5-5 + - Harris is expected to line up for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round versus the Wizards despite an ankle injury.
Seth Curry (SG) Prob Sat Ankle - 28 / 05 / 21 6-4 5-5 + - Curry is tending to a left ankle sprain, but it is projected that he will face the Wizards in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Seth Curry (SG) Ques Wed Hand - 24 / 05 / 21 6-5 6-5 + - Curry is tending to a hand injury, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Wizards in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first round.
Tobias Harris (SF) Ques Sun Rest - 16 / 05 / 21 8-5 8-5 + - Harris is dealing with right knee recovery, and he will receive a day of rest on Sunday versus the Magic.
Furkan Korkmaz (SG) Prob Sun Ankle - 15 / 05 / 21 8-5 8-5 + - Korkmaz is projected to take on the Magic on Sunday despite a right ankle sprain.
Shake Milton (PG) Prob Sun Knee - 15 / 05 / 21 8-5 8-5 + - Milton is managing right knee soreness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Magic.
Danny Green (SG) Ques Sun Hip - 15 / 05 / 21 8-5 8-5 + - Green is dealing with a hip injury, and it is unclear if he will be active for the Eastern Conference first round against the Wizards.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Miye Oni (SG) Prob Sat Back - 28 / 05 / 21 6-3 7-2 + - Oni is bothered by lower-back soreness, but it is projected that he will participate in Game 3 of the Western Conference first round versus the Grizzlies.
Ersan Ilyasova (PF) Ques Sun Illness - 22 / 05 / 21 7-4 8-3 + - Ilyasova is ailing from an illness, leaving his status against the Grizzlies for Game 1 of the Western Conference first round clouded.
Juwan Morgan (PF) Prob Fri Heel - 06 / 05 / 21 11-7 12-6 + - Morgan has sat out the past four games due to a heel injury, but it is likely that he will take the court Friday against the Thunder.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Ques Fri Wrist - 29 / 04 / 21 12-10 14-8 + - O'Neale is battling right wrist soreness, and it is unknown if he will dress for Friday's matchup versus the Suns.
Ersan Ilyasova (PF) Prob Wed Hamstring - 18 / 04 / 21 14-12 15-11 + - Ilyasova missed the previous game with left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will suit up versus the Rockets on Wednesday.
Derrick Favors (PF) Prob Mon Knee - 16 / 04 / 21 14-14 15-13 + - Favors has missed the last two games due to right knee soreness, but it is expected that he will be in the lineup versus the Lakers on Monday.
Joe Ingles (SF) Ques Fri Knee - 13 / 04 / 21 15-15 17-13 + - Ingles was held out of the previous game due to left knee soreness, and it is unknown if he will line up for Friday's tilt versus the Pacers.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Out Tues Rest - 13 / 04 / 21 15-15 17-13 + - O'Neale will not be active against the Thunder on Tuesday as he will be given a day of rest.
Jordan Clarkson (PG) Prob Fri Ankle - 08 / 04 / 21 16-17 18-15 + - Clarkson has missed the previous four games with a sprained right ankle, but it is projected that he will take the court Friday versus the Pacers.
Elijah Hughes (SG) Ques Thurs Illness - 03 / 04 / 21 17-19 19-17 + - Hughes has missed the previous three games with an illness, and it is uncertain if he will take the court Thursday versus the Trail Blazers.