Game Details
- Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. MT local time).
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
- TV/Streaming: KUNP, KJZZ, and Jazz+.
This Western Conference matchup features the Portland Trail Blazers visiting the Utah Jazz in the final game before the 2026 NBA All-Star break. Both teams are on the second night of back-to-backs, with Portland coming off a road loss and Utah fresh from a home win. The Blazers, clinging to a play-in spot, face a Jazz team deep in rebuild mode and prioritizing lottery odds. Expect a fast-paced game with Portland’s perimeter scoring clashing against Utah’s young, athletic core, though injuries could turn this into a scrappy affair.
Portland’s record reflects inconsistency, with a -2.8 point differential per game (estimated from recent trends). Utah has the league’s worst defense (allowing 126.8 PPG) and a -8.5 differential, emphasizing their tanking strategy.
Recent Team Forms
Both squads played on February 11, adding fatigue to this pre-break contest.
- Portland Trail Blazers (Last 10 Games: 5-5): The Blazers have alternated wins and losses, snapping a six-game skid with three straight home victories before dropping their latest road game. Key results:
- Feb 11: L 109-133 @ Minnesota (overpowered inside, poor shooting at 42.6%).
- Feb 9: W 135-118 vs. Philadelphia (explosive third quarter, 49 points; Camara career-high 30).
- Feb 7: W 122-115 vs. Memphis (balanced scoring, strong rebounding).
- Feb 6: W 135-115 vs. Memphis (efficient offense, 54.4% FG).
- Earlier: Losses to New York (97-127), Washington (111-115), and Boston exposed defensive lapses. Portland averages 115.2 PPG (18th in NBA) but surges to 130+ in wins. They’re 10-16 on the road and 3-4 in back-to-backs, with better ATS performance at home (14-12).
- Utah Jazz (Last 10 Games: 2-8): The Jazz continue their slide, winning just twice in their last 10 amid blatant tanking efforts. They’ve pulled starters late in games to secure losses. Key results:
- Feb 11: W 121-93 vs. Sacramento (dominant defense, held Kings to 93 points).
- Feb 9: W 115-111 @ Miami (clutch three from Sensabaugh; Markkanen 27 points).
- Feb 7: L 117-120 @ Orlando (close but fell short; Banchero 23 for ORL).
- Feb 5: L 119-121 @ Atlanta (competitive road effort).
- Feb 3: W 131-122 @ Indiana (efficient 56.8% FG).
Utah averages 118.3 PPG (6th) but allows 126.8 (last). They’re 11-17 at home and 2-5 in back-to-backs, often failing to cover as underdogs.
Injury Report
Final reports are pending due to back-to-backs, but expect conservative minutes for questionable players.
- Portland Trail Blazers:
- Damian Lillard (Achilles): Out for season.
- Matisse Thybulle (thumb/knee): Out.
- Shaedon Sharpe (calf): Questionable.
- Kris Murray (back): Out.
- Scoot Henderson (hamstring): Questionable.
- Deni Avdija (back): Questionable.
- Robert Williams III (knee): Questionable.
Portland is 8-11 without Lillard this season, leaning on youth for scoring.
- Utah Jazz:
- Keyonte George (ankle): Day-to-day.
- Walker Kessler (shoulder): Out (potentially season-ending).
- Elijah Harkless (hamstring): Out.
Utah is 3-7 without Kessler, struggling in the paint.
Key Player Matchups
With veterans sidelined, this game highlights emerging talents and mismatches in the frontcourt.
- Anfernee Simons (Blazers) vs. Collin Sexton (Jazz): Simons (22.5 PPG est.) thrives in transition but faces Sexton’s aggressive defense. If George sits, Sexton handles primary guard duties, potentially limiting Simons’ drives.
- Jerami Grant (Blazers) vs. Lauri Markkanen (Jazz): Grant (20.8 PPG) is Portland’s go-to scorer, averaging 23 in recent wins. Markkanen (23.5 PPG, 8.0 RPG) counters with stretch-four spacing; their three-point battle could swing the game.
- Deni Avdija (Blazers) vs. Taylor Hendricks (Jazz): Avdija (14.5 PPG, 7.0 RPG) provides versatility but is questionable. Hendricks’ length disrupts wings; if Avdija plays, his rebounding edge (10+ in recent games) exploits Utah’s weak boards.
- Donovan Clingan (Blazers) vs. Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz, if active): Clingan (rookie sensation, 12.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG) dominates the rim without Kessler. Nurkic (10.5 PPG) offers experience, but Clingan’s mobility could lead to easy lobs.
- Bench Battle: Portland’s depth (Henderson, Camara) vs. Utah’s youth (Ace Bailey, Isaiah Collier). Jazz benches average 42 PPG but turn over often.
Series History
- All-Time: Utah leads 116-97 in 213 regular-season games.
- Recent: Portland has won the last two meetings, including a 137-117 victory on January 5, 2026 (Simons 28 points). Utah is 3-2 in the last five at Delta Center.
- At Delta Center: Jazz 11-17 home this season; Blazers 10-16 on road.
- Playoffs: Portland leads 19-12 all-time, but no recent series.
Portland covers in 2 of the last 3 vs. Utah.
Betting Trends
- Spread:
- Portland: 25-29-1 ATS overall, 11-15 ATS on road, 4-3 ATS as favorites.
- Utah: 24-31 ATS, 13-15 ATS at home, 10-18 ATS as underdogs.
- Over/Under:
- Portland games: 28-27 to over; averages 230.5 totals.
- Utah games: 30-25 to over; higher at home (242.0 averages).
- Last 5 head-to-head: 3 overs, with recent games pushing 250+ points.
- Trends: Blazers 3-2 ATS in last 5 road games; Jazz 2-8 ATS in last 10 overall. Public split 55% on Portland to cover (per betting data).
Game Odds
Portland Trail Blazers – 7.5
Uth Jazz 237.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 11, 2026
