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Stephen Nover's NBA Monday Totals Blaster
(NBA) Utah vs. Philadelphia,
Total: 210.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
Total: 210.50 | -110.00 Under
Result: Loss
It's not strange seeing a total lined this high involving Utah anymore. This one actually opened short.
Minus Rudy Gobert, the supreme defensive force and shot-blocker in the Western Conference, the Jazz have been forced to change their identity. They play more up-tempo and their defense isn't nearly as good. Utah has given up at least 106 points in four of its past five games.
The 76ers have the offensive players to take advantage. Sparked by exciting rookie Ben Simmons, the 76ers rank in the top-five in possessions per game and have averaged 113.5 points in their last four games. The Over has cashed in eight of Philadelphia's last 10 games. The last three games involving Utah also have gone Over.
Philadelphia put up 74 points in the first half against Golden State in its last game this past Saturday. The Warriors came back to win, though, 124-116. That loss taught the 76ers they need to play hard the entire game. So I don't see the 76ers letting up no matter what the score or situation in this spot.
The 76ers are not a good defensive squad ranking 26th. They have permitted their past five foes to average 116.4 points a game. That would rank last in the league if computed over a full season. The Jazz can take advantage with their new faster pace style. Sparked by a now healthy Rodney Hood, the Jazz are averaging 111 points in their last three matchups. Hood is averaging 26 points during this span. Utah has reached triple digits in eight of its last 11 games.
Minus Rudy Gobert, the supreme defensive force and shot-blocker in the Western Conference, the Jazz have been forced to change their identity. They play more up-tempo and their defense isn't nearly as good. Utah has given up at least 106 points in four of its past five games.
The 76ers have the offensive players to take advantage. Sparked by exciting rookie Ben Simmons, the 76ers rank in the top-five in possessions per game and have averaged 113.5 points in their last four games. The Over has cashed in eight of Philadelphia's last 10 games. The last three games involving Utah also have gone Over.
Philadelphia put up 74 points in the first half against Golden State in its last game this past Saturday. The Warriors came back to win, though, 124-116. That loss taught the 76ers they need to play hard the entire game. So I don't see the 76ers letting up no matter what the score or situation in this spot.
The 76ers are not a good defensive squad ranking 26th. They have permitted their past five foes to average 116.4 points a game. That would rank last in the league if computed over a full season. The Jazz can take advantage with their new faster pace style. Sparked by a now healthy Rodney Hood, the Jazz are averaging 111 points in their last three matchups. Hood is averaging 26 points during this span. Utah has reached triple digits in eight of its last 11 games.
