Albert
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My Prediction
Philadelphia 76ers by 8If you're wading through the murky waters of NBA predictions, I've got a tidbit that might just part the sea for you. We've got a clash of titans coming up with Utah Jazz hitting the road to face off the Philadelphia 76ers. Now, if we're talking paper, then these teams are softer than your grandma's tortillas. Both squads have been having rough seasons with the Jazz strumming a not-so-pleasant tune on a 15-48 record, and the 76ers not faring much better at 21-41.
Fact-checking the Jazz's ensemble, we've got John Collins rocking an impressive 20.9 points per game this past month. He's playing harder than a toddler with a tambourine, and I suspect he’s not done yet. Jordan Clarkson's one more maestro orchestrating 18.8 points per game over the last month. So, yeah, the Jazz has got some rhythm, alright.
Now, looking over at the court in Philadelphia, we've got a couple of hoopers who ain't no joke. Joel Embiid has been dropping buckets this season, scoring 23.8 points per game on average, while Tyrese Maxey played a symphony last month with 20.2 points per game. Hard to ignore that.
Past matchups tell us this game might just be tighter than a banjo string. Last four bouts between these two had the 76ers snatch three wins, but the margins have been about as thin as the crust on a New York slice.
Given their recent results, neither of these squads are on what you might call a winning streak. The Jazz has been hitting wrong notes with four consecutive losses. On the other side of the court, the 76ers have had a rough patch recently, including a loss against Boston. They might be having a Philly cheesesteak hangover.
This game’s about as predictable as a squirrel on a sugar rush, but I'm gonna lay it down. The Philly's home court edge and their head-to-head history against the Jazz gives them the upper hand in my book.
Albert’s Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers by 8
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