The Portland Trail Blazers have won 22 of their past 30 games as home favourites and they have a clear edge in quality over the Utah Jazz. The Jazz covered the line in just 11 of their past 30 games as away underdogs at the end of last season and they really haven’t improved their side a great deal in the off-season.
Everybody knows just how good the Golden State Warriors were last season and they won 28 of their past 30 regular season games as home favourites. They could be even better this season with Kevin Durant in the side and they face a San Antonio that beat the line in just 13 of their past 30 games as away underdogs.
Ivo Karlovic is always a tricky opponent for anybody, but there is no doubt that he has gone backwards this season as he reaches the tailend of his career. Damir Dzumhur is an inconsistent player, but he does have plenty of talent on his day and can mix it with Karlovic if he performs anywhere near his best.