Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks - NBA
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by Paul Tamayo | in NBA Picks
The Utah Jazz (2-1) host the Portland Trail Blazers (2-2) in an NBA 2025-26 game on Wednesday, October 29, at the Delta Center.
The Jazz stake their winning start at home after a statement 138-134 overtime victory against the Phoenix Suns. Utah trailed big early but rallied behind a historic night from star forward Lauri Markkanen, whose 51 points and 14 rebounds powered the comeback and sealed it with clutch free throws in the final seconds.
In the win against the Suns, the Jazz also received 26 points and 10 assists from young guard Keyonte George. Big man Walker Kessler also had his defensive moments in the clutch and finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks.
As for the Trail Blazers, they’re fresh off a 122-108 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Portland weathered Lakers star guard Austin Reaves’ 41-point performance by controlling the second half.
Moreover, the Blazers' impenetrable defense forced the Lakers to commit 25 turnovers.
Emerging star Deni Avdija led the Blazers with his team-high 25 markers, while Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant chimed in 24 and 22 points, respectively.
On the availability front, Utah lists rookie guard Isaiah Collier out (right hamstring). For Portland, Scoot Henderson (left hamstring) is out, with Matisse Thybulle (right hip soreness) listed as questionable.
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Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Form
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Players list
K. George
S. Sharpe
J. Holiday
D. Avdija
T. Camara
Substitutes
W. Clayton Jr
E. Harkless
T. Hendricks
C. Williams
K. Anderson
B. Wesley
S. Henderson
C. Love
D. Lillard
K. Murray
J. Grant
Utah Jazz - Portland Trail Blazers Key Points
- The Jazz are coming off a 138-134 overtime win against the Phoenix Suns.
- The Trail Blazers are coming off a 122-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.
- The Trail Blazers could be without key guard depth (Scoot Henderson out; Thybulle questionable).
- The Jazz will miss the services of point guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Georges Niang (foot).
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Our Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction
After their overtime thriller, the Jazz ride momentum into a favorable home spot. Lauri Markkanen’s pressure scoring opens lanes for Keyonte George and second-side actions, while Walker Kessler’s rim presence should challenge Portland’s drives.
The Blazers aren't slouches, of course. They have good roster depth on both ends of the floor, and they have the advantage on paper. But they might find it difficult to run up the score on the Jazz.
Our prediction for the Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers match is: Jazz (+2.5) cover the spread.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
