The Portland Trail Blazers battle the Utah Jazz in a key Northwest Division matchup on Thursday. Portland is coming off a 133-109 loss at Minnesota on Wednesday, while Utah downed the Sacramento Kings 121-93 that same night. The Jazz (18-37), who are fifth in the division, are 11-17 on their home court this season. The Trail Blazers (26-29), who are fourth in the Northwest, are 10-16 on the road. Utah is expected to be without Keyonte George (ankle).

Tip-off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Jazz lead the all-time series 116-97, but the Trail Blazers have won four of the last five meetings. Portland is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest Jazz vs. Trail Blazers odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 239.5. 

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