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The Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz meet at the Delta Center on Thursday night for a Northwest Division clash that serves as the final outing for both teams before the All-Star break. Portland arrives in Salt Lake City following a disappointing 133-109 loss to Minnesota on Wednesday. The Blazers currently sit 10th in the Western Conference with a 26-29 record, clinging to a play-in spot as they head into the hiatus. This road trip hasn’t been kind to them so far, and the lack of defensive resistance in their last outing is something interim coach Tiago Splitter will likely emphasize before the 9:00 PM tip-off on KUNP. Utah enters this contest with a 18-37 record, but the vibes in

Thursday night at the Paycom Center brings a clash between two teams just trying to reach the All-Star break in one piece. The Oklahoma City Thunder (42-13) and Milwaukee Bucks (22-30) meet for the final time this season at 7:30 PM ET on Amazon Prime. It is a star-less affair, as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Giannis Antetokounmpo are both officially out with strains. Oklahoma City is a massive 12.5-point favorite despite the fatigue of a back-to-back, while the total sits at a modest 215.5. This matchup represents a significant test of depth for an OKC team that sits atop the Western Conference and a Bucks squad looking to salvage a difficult road trip. Both teams come into this game on zero

The Dallas Mavericks travel to Crypto.com Arena this Thursday night for a 10:00 PM ET tip-off against the Los Angeles Lakers in a game that feels like a vital reset for both franchises. Los Angeles (32-21) enters this contest looking to wash away the memory of a historically bad defensive performance on Tuesday, while Dallas (19-34) is currently mired in an ugly eight-game losing streak. This is the final game for both squads before the All-Star break, and with both teams dealing with significant roster turnover and injury issues, it serves as a massive situational spot for bettors. The Lakers currently sit as 6.5-point home favorites with a total set at 232.5 on Amazon Prime Video and SportsNet LA. For

The USC Trojans head to Columbus on Wednesday night for a Big Ten matchup against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Value City Arena, with tip set for 6:30 PM ET. The market is pricing Ohio State as the clear home favorite, but this is the type of conference game where the handicap is all about which team dictates style. Ohio State wants to win with execution and shot quality in its own building, while USC’s path is usually built on physicality, getting to the line, and turning possessions into points without needing a perfect shooting night. That’s why the spread matters so much. At -7.5, you’re not just picking the better team — you’re betting that Ohio State can create