Philadelphia 76ers vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions for Saturday, March 21, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Philadelphia 76ers will be on the road Saturday night with a 9:30 PM matchup out West inside the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT, against the Utah Jazz, and we have you ready to roll with our Philadelphia vs Utah prediction. Philadelphia comes into Saturday with 38 wins and 32 losses on the year. The Utah Jazz enter this matchup as one of the worst teams in the NBA, with only 21 wins through 70 games this season. Philadelphia comes into Saturday playing well, having won three of the last four, following the 21 road victory over the Sacramento Kings in their last outing. Utah has been up and down as of late after losing 4 of the last 5, following a blowout win against the Milwaukee Bucks in their last outing, which ended a long losing streak. Read more about this Philadelphia vs Utah prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
Philadelphia looks for an end to the issues
The Philadelphia offense has been solid this season every 115.6 points on 46% shooting. Defensively, Philadelphia has had its issues, allowing 116.1 points per game this season and an average of 127.5 points per game in its last two losses. Offensively, Philadelphia did the job in their last outing, giving up 118 points on 48% shooting and 30% from beyond the arc. Offensively, Philadelphia rolled, scoring 139 points, including 71 in the first half, on 50% shooting, 47% from beyond the arc. Philadelphia won the rebounding battle by 8 and forced 14 turnovers in the win. VJ Edgebombe led the way for the Philadelphia offense with 38 points on 28 shots.
Tyrese Maxey leads the Philadelphia offense this season with 29 points and 6.7 assists per game. Joel Embiid is second on the roster, averaging 26.6 points, but he has played just 33 times. Paul George is averaging a third-best 16 points, but he has played only 27 times this season, while rookie VJ Edgecombe averages 15.3 points per game this year. Andre Drummond is averaging 6.5 points and leads Philadelphia, pulling in 8.6 rebounds per game. Kelly Oubre Jr. averages 14.7 points, and Quentin Grimes averages 13.5 points per game as the sixth player on the team, averaging double digits.
Key Injury Report for Philadelphia:
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- Joel Embiid (GTD) – Oblique
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (Out) – Elbows
- Tyrese Maxey (Out) – Finger
- Johni Broome (Out) – Knee
- Paul George (Out) - Suspension
Utah tries to end its skid
The Utah Jazz offense averages 117.3 points on 47% from the floor this season. Defensively, Utah is one of the worst teams in the NBA, allowing 124 points per game this year and giving up an average of 130.25 points per game over their last four losses. Offensively, Utah exploded in its last outing, pouring in 128 points on 54% shooting, and the Jazz knocked down 18 triples in the game. Utah won the rebounding battle by double digits and forced 20 turnovers in the win. Rookie Ace Bailey led the way for the Utah offense with 33 points on 27 shots.
Lauri Markkanen leads the Utah offense this season, averaging 26.7 points per game, but he has played just 42 times. Keyonte George is 2nd on the roster, averaging 23.6 points per game this season. Jaren Jackson averaged 22.3 points per game, but played only three games with Utah after the trade deadline before being shut down for the end of the season. Walker Kessler averaged 14.4 points per game this year, but played just five times. Jusuf Nurkic averages 10.9 points and leads the team, pulling in 10.4 rebounds per game. Isaiah Collier is averaging 11.6 points and leads the team, dishing out 7.2 assists per game.
Key Injury Report for Utah:
- Keyonte George (Out) – Hamstring
- Lauri Markkanen (Out) – Hip
- Jusuf Nurkic (OFS) - Nose
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (OFS) - Knee
- Walker Kessler (OFS) - Shoulder
Philadelphia vs Utah Pick
- Philadelphia vs Utah Pick
Both teams come into this matchup Saturday night extremely beat up. Philadelphia will have the edge. Utah is about out of production and will struggle immensely in this matchup. Look for Philadelphia to weather the storm and its recent issues, and to win an easy victory against one of the worst teams in the NBA. Take the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday night to do the jobs and get the win and cover on the road out West in Utah against the Jazz.
- Philadelphia vs Utah Over/Under Pick
Each team scores the ball well in Utah, but it have a terrible defense. Despite both teams having strong offenses, each will be without much production in this game. Look for both teams to struggle to score as each will be without several key players in this matchup. Philadelphia will do the job on Saturday on the road to get a needed victory, but the offense will struggle. Take the under on Saturday night as the Philadelphia 76ers visit the Utah Jazz.
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