TheSpread.com

Warriors vs. Jazz Free Pick

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (The Spread) – The Jazz are coming off a home win over Minnesota in overtime on Thursday, while the Warriors lost to the Celtics at home on Wednesday and hosted Milwaukee on Friday. Utah hosts Golden State on Saturday night at 9:00PM ET.

ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Jazz as an 8-point road favorite over the Warriors, while the over/under total for the game is currently sitting at 202 points. Utah enters play with a 21-22 overall record and is 16-6 at home this year while Golden State is 18-22 overall and 8-11 on the road.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Jazz opened as 6-point favorites over the Warriors and the spread has moved to 8 at most sports books. The total, meanwhile, has remained at 202.

View Latest 2012 NBA Finals Odds

PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 60% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Jazz. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.

NBA FREE PICK: Take the Utah Jazz. According to the latest NBA trends, the Jazz are 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 home games and 5-2 against the spread the last 7 Saturday games. The Warriors have a new backcourt in Nate Robinson and Klay Thompson thanks to the trade of Monta Ellis to Milwaukee and an injury to Stephen Curry. They may also get newly-acquired Richard Jefferson for this game but it doesn’t matter. The Warriors are basically tanking this season for a better pick. Utah should abuse the Warriors down low by going to Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap. Utah is also a different team at home and the Warriors should be fatigued thanks to a short bench.

SATURDAY NBA FREE PICK: UTAH JAZZ –6.5

Want More From TheSpread.com? Follow us on Twitter and Facebook or Subscribe to Our News Feeds!