On the whole, the Jazz has been one of the most reliable betting on NBA games Values on the board for several years. This season that is finally catching up with Utah. Utah Jazz is a runaway freight train in the Northwest Division race. Nobody else is even close. But that old wagering value that sharps relied upon has evaporated. Specifically, Utah has emerged as a public team. Squares that used to ignore the Jazz are now pounding their value into submission. Ironically enough, the only Northwest Division team making big money is last place in Oklahoma City.
2021-22 NBA Northwest Division Futures
| Date and Time: | Regular Season ends on April 10, 2022 |
|---|---|
| NBA TV Coverage: | ABG, ESPN, TNT, NBA TV |
2022 Northwest Division Futures Odds at SBG
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| Utah Jazz | -6678 |
| Denver Nuggets | +2000 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +13335 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +13335 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +50000 |
2021-22 NBA Northwest Division SBG Odds Overview
Naturally, the Jazz has emerged as massive sports betting favorites to win the Northwest Division based on their current lead. Just as important is that no other team in the Northwest has shown any inclination to challenge the Jazz.
Key Games This Week
Tuesday – Nuggets at Clippers – NBA TV
Thursday – Trail Blazers at Nuggets – TNT
Saturday – Lakers at Nuggets – NBA TV
Saturday – Utah Jazz at Nuggets
Utah Jazz -6678
Late on, the Jazz paid in only two of their most recent six games. Four of those six games cleared the total. Utah stands at 28-12 straight up, 19-20-1 vs. the odds, and 21-18 over the total. First for scoring in the NBA belongs to the Jazz. Utah ranks 12th for points allowed. Donovan Mitchell leads the Jazz with 25.5 points per game. And then Rudy Gobert contributes 15.5 points and 11.5 rebounds per contest.
Denver Nuggets +2000
Denver has perked up a bit with three covers in their most recent five games. At the same time, six of their last eight games stayed under the total. Denver is 19-18 straight up, 16-21 against the spread, and 19-18 over the total. In sum, the Nuggets rank 23rd in the NBA for scoring and 10th for points allowed.
Minnesota Timberwolves +13335
Above all, the Timberwolves have been one of the NBA’s most improved teams. Minnesota has lost only two of its last eight games to the spread. Now the Wolves stand at 19-20 straight up, 20-18-1 vs. the odds, and 20-19 over the total. Minnesota ranks 13th for scoring offense and 19th for points allowed. Karl Anthony Towns is powering the Wolves with 24.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per outing.
Portland Trail Blazers +1335
Late on, the Trail Blazers have failed to cover five of their most recent six games. Three of their last four tilts cleared the total. Portland is 14-24 straight up, 13-24-1 vs. the odds, and 18-19 under the total. NBA metrics show the Trail Blazers 14th for scoring offense and 27th for points allowed. Of great concern is that Damian Lillard is likely to miss this week’s action. He leads Portland with 24 points per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder +50000
Despite a mark of 13-25 straight up, the Thunder are 24-14 vs. the odds. OKC has covered seven of their last ten betting on NBA Games matchups. To summarize, the Thunder rank 30th for scoring offense and 14th for points allowed.