Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, October 29, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 10/29/2025, 12:10 AM ET

The Portland Trail Blazers visit the Utah Jazz at 11:00 PM ET on Wednesday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Portland is 2–2 after a road win over the Lakers, while Utah sits at 2–1 and 2–0 at home following a 138-134 victory over Phoenix, with Lauri Markkanen scoring 51 for the Jazz. Win your bet by using our free NBA picks.

Portland Trail Blazers Preview

Portland is averaging 120.0 points per game with steady production across the lineup. Deni Avdija leads the team with an average of 23.0 points per game, and Jerami Grant adds 22.7 while shooting 58.8% from the field. Jrue Holiday directs the offense at 8.3 assists per game, and the Blazers’ 26.3 assists per game show strong ball movement.

The Blazers are shooting 43.6% overall and collecting 39.7 rebounds per game. Center Donovan Clingan provides a physical presence with 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game, but Utah’s size creates a challenge inside. With Matisse Thybulle sidelined, Shaedon Sharpe and Avdija will draw tough defensive assignments on the wings. Portland’s focus will be on limiting turnovers and keeping the tempo under control while creating open looks for Grant and Sharpe around the arc.

Utah Jazz Preview

Utah is scoring 116.5 points per game and shooting 49.7%. Markkanen leads with an average of 26.5 points and remains one of the league’s toughest players to stop when his perimeter shot is falling. Keyonte George has taken command as the primary playmaker with an average of 9.5 assists per game, while Brice Sensabaugh adds 17.5 points as a reliable secondary scorer.

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The Jazz have dominated the boards at 48.0 rebounds per game, led by Walker Kessler’s 9.0 rebounds per game. Kessler is also averaging 2.5 steals and 2.0 blocks per game. The Jazz’s average of 31.5 assists per game highlights strong ball movement that stretches defenses. With Isaiah Collier and Georges Niang out, Utah will look more to its starters, but Markkanen’s scoring and Kessler’s control of the paint make them difficult to slow down.

Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz Prediction

Utah’s consistent shooting and rebounding strength will help the Jazz win this at home. Portland’s guard play will keep them close, but the Jazz have more ways to score and know how to defend late in games. Utah will control inside play, win second chances, and win again at home. Final Score Prediction: Utah Jazz win and cover ATS, 121–114.