Utah comes to Philadelphia badly shorthanded and with the league’s worst defensive profile, which is why this number is still inflated even with the 76ers missing Joel Embiid. The Jazz are 18-43 overall (7-22 away) and have dropped eight of their last 10, but they keep games track-meet-ish with a top-tier pace and enough on-ball creation to score in stretches.
Philadelphia (33-28, 16-16 home) is on the second night of a home back-to-back after the blowout loss to San Antonio. With Embiid out and a couple rotation wings banged up, this is basically a Tyrese Maxey shot-making game on offense and a “don’t give up easy threes” game on defense.
Odds as of 11:49 AM ET on March 4, 2026.
Odds & Game Info
Here are the current lines for Jazz vs. 76ers.
| Game Info | Jazz | 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Tip-off / Arena | March 4, 2026 — 7:40 PM ET (listed) — Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia) | |
| Moneyline | +295 | -370 |
| Spread | +8.5 (-110) | -8.5 (-110) |
| Total | Over 237.5 (-110) | Under 237.5 (-110) |
Team Overview
A quick snapshot of how these teams profile entering tonight.
| Team | Record | Last 10 | ATS | O/U | ORtg | DRtg | Pace | Key Injury |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | 18-43 (7-22 away) | 2-8 | 32-29-0 | 37-24-0 | 111.2 | 119.3 | 101.83 | Lauri Markkanen (out) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | 33-28 (16-16 home) | 4-6 | 32-27-2 | 31-30-0 | 113.1 | 111.8 | 99.12 | Joel Embiid (out) |
Team Recaps
Utah Jazz
Utah’s results are ugly, but the scoring environment in Jazz games stays hot: they’re 37-24 to the over and play at a 101.83 pace. Even without Markkanen, they’ll push tempo and hunt early-clock looks, especially if the 76ers’ legs are heavy on a back-to-back.
The problem is defense, and it’s not subtle. Utah’s defensive rating sits at 119.3, and they’re allowing 125.8 points per game. That shows up most on the perimeter: opponents are hitting 15.5 threes per game and shooting 37.3% from deep against them.
Injuries are driving the handicap. Markkanen is out, and Utah is also down multiple frontcourt pieces for the season (including Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, and Jusuf Nurkic), which forces a lot of undersized lineups and makes it hard to finish possessions cleanly.
Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia is still in decent shape in the standings at 33-28, but the approach changes dramatically without Embiid. The offense becomes Maxey-centric, with more guard-driven creation and more volatility when the threes aren’t dropping.
On the season, the 76ers are more balanced than Utah on both ends: 113.1 offensive rating and 111.8 defensive rating. They also protect the ball better than the Jazz (13.7 turnovers per game vs. Utah’s 15.7), which matters against a team that bleeds points when it can’t set its defense.
Rest is the biggest context note. This is the second night of a home back-to-back for Philadelphia, and the rotation is thin: Embiid and Johni Broome are out, while Kelly Oubre Jr. (illness) and VJ Edgecombe (back) are listed day-to-day.
Matchup Keys
- Can Philly turn Utah’s defense into a 3-point math problem? The Jazz allow 15.5 made threes per game and a 37.3% opponent 3P%, which is exactly how favorites separate.
- Pace conflict: Utah wants to run (101.83 pace). Philly plays slower (99.12), but back-to-backs often create sloppier transition defense, which can pull the total upward.
- Turnovers and live-ball mistakes: Utah averages 15.7 turnovers per game. Philadelphia’s ability to convert those into efficient points is a swing factor with Embiid out.
- Frontcourt attrition: Utah’s season-long frontcourt injuries leave them vulnerable to put-backs and free throws when the game gets physical, even if Philly isn’t a dominant rebounding team overall.
Betting Trends
- Utah is 18-43 straight up and 7-22 on the road.
- Philadelphia is 33-28 straight up, but just 16-16 at home.
- The Jazz are 32-29 ATS this season.
- The 76ers are 32-27-2 ATS this season.
- Utah is 37-24 to the over, one of the most consistent “over” teams in the league.
- Philadelphia is 31-30 on totals (near coin-flip).
- Jazz last 10: 2-8 straight up, 5-5 ATS, and 6-4 to the over.
- 76ers last 10: 4-6 straight up, 4-6 ATS, and 6-4 to the over.
- Head-to-head last 10: Philadelphia is 6-4 straight up, and the matchup is 6-4 to the over.
Best Bet
Over 237.5 (-110)
Utah games are built for offense: a 37-24 over record, a 101.83 pace, and a defense allowing 125.8 points per game with 15.5 threes conceded nightly. Even if you downgrade the Jazz offense without Markkanen, their defense can still drag the opponent into the high 120s if Philly shoots even normally from three. Add in Philadelphia playing the second night of a back-to-back, and transition defense is the first thing to crack.
Risk: If Philly controls tempo and Utah’s short-handed offense stalls for long stretches, the over can get sweaty.
Bet sizing: 3 out of 5 units.
Player Props
If you’re adding a prop, this is the cleanest usage angle with Utah depleted.
- Keyonte George over 20.5 points (line available this morning): Utah’s scoring load consolidates with Markkanen out, and Philly’s perimeter defense can soften on tired legs.
Predicted Score
76ers 125, Jazz 116
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