Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Prediction

🔮 Expert Prediction

Here's the thing: Without Joel Embiid, the Sixers are a completely different team, and it’s a big problem. Tyrese Maxey has been carrying an unbelievable load, averaging 25.8 points and 6.2 assists since Embiid went down, but he can't do it alone every night. The Jazz, even with their dismal 21-49 record, have enough athletic wings and decent bigs to make things difficult.

Look, Utah has lost seven straight, but they’ve played some respectable teams tight, like their 119-117 loss to Dallas last week. Philly has dropped six of their last eight, including a shocking 101-94 defeat to the lowly Suns. Maxey will get his, but the Sixers’ supporting cast, especially on the boards, just isn't consistent enough.

The key matchup will be how Philly’s frontcourt, likely Paul Reed and Mo Bamba, handles Kessler and Collins. It won't be pretty. Utah upsets Philadelphia 108-103.