Jazz vs. Trail Blazers prediction: Why Portland is favored to win Friday's NBA game [3/13/2026]

The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Moda Center on Friday, beginning at 10:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model projects the Trail Blazers as the most likely winner of the Jazz vs. Trail Blazers game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature stars like Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday, while the Jazz will look to Brice Sensabaugh, Ace Bailey and Isaiah Collier.

This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Jazz vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA game between the Jazz and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Trail Blazers an 87% chance of beating the Jazz. Our predicted final score has the Trail Blazers winning 123-110.

According to our model, the Jazz (+15.5) have a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 235 points has a 52% chance of staying under.

Jazz vs. Trail Blazers odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Jazz	Trail Blazers
Spread	+15.5 (-105)	-15.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+830	-1200
Total	o235 (-110)	u235 (-110)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Jazz vs. Trail Blazers picks and best bet

After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Jazz +15.5	-105
Moneyline	Jazz	+830
Total	Under 235	-110

According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Jazz +15.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.

Jazz vs. Trail Blazers player props

Looking for Utah vs. Portland NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.

Brice Sensabaugh is expected to lead the Jazz with 18 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, while Deni Avdija is projected to have 26 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists for the Trail Blazers.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Jazz prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Jazz are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
B. Sensabaugh	18	4	2	2	31
Ace Bailey	17	5	2	2	32
Isaiah Collier	15	3	9	1	37
Kyle Filipowski	14	9	3	1	36
Cody Williams	10	4	3	1	24

Trail Blazers prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Deni Avdija	26	7	8	2	52
Jerami Grant	22	3	3	2	36
Jrue Holiday	18	5	6	3	38
Toumani Camara	14	5	3	3	31
Scoot Henderson	13	3	4	2	26

Jazz vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details

Friday's matchup between the Trail Blazers and Jazz at Moda Center is scheduled to commence at 10:00 PM ET.

• Who: Utah Jazz vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
• Time: 10:00 PM ET/7:00PM PT
• Venue: Moda Center

Conclusion

We predict the Trail Blazers, with an 87% win probability, will likely beat the Jazz on Friday, with Deni Avdija projected for a game-high 52 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Jazz vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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