- Matchup: Portland Trail Blazers vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: KJZZ
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The Delta Center is set to host the Utah Jazz (1-4) as they face off against the Portland Trail Blazers (3-1) this Saturday.
The Trail Blazers recently faced the Grizzlies, suffering a defeat with a score of 124-103. Portland recorded a shooting percentage of 40.7% (37 of 91) and hit 12 of 49 attempts from beyond the arc. They also made 17 out of 26 free throw attempts, achieving a success rate of 65.4%. On the boards, the Blazers secured 45 rebounds, including 13 offensive boards. They dished out 23 assists and forced 11 turnovers while making 5 steals. Defensively, Portland allowed their opponents a shooting percentage of 46.1% from the field, with Memphis hitting 47 of 102 shots. The Grizzlies tallied 32 assists and had 7 steals, grabbing 54 total rebounds (15 offensive, 39 defensive) along with 11 blocked shots. Memphis converted all 12 of their free throw attempts and hit 18 out of 42 attempts from three-point range. Portland recorded 14 fouls compared to Memphis’ 23.
Deni Avdija stood out as a key player in this game, finishing with a shooting rate of 50.0% from the field and providing 7 assists. He played 32 minutes and accumulated 9 rebounds, scoring a total of 24 points on 8 of 16 shooting.
Currently, Portland holds a record of 3-1 for the season. The team averages 14.3 turnovers per game and commits 19.0 personal fouls each game. Collectively, the Trail Blazers gather around 46.0 rebounds per game and have accumulated 115 assists this season, placing them 21st in the league in assists. They successfully connect on 35.0% of their three-point attempts (63 of 180) and sit at 69.6% from the free throw line. Portland scores an average of 122.8 points per game, ranking 3rd in the league, and maintains a field goal percentage of 48.5%.
On defense, the Trail Blazers force 14.0 turnovers on average and draw 23.0 fouls. They limit opponents to 33.3% shooting from three-point range and rank 16th in points allowed per game (114.0). The team has allowed an opponent field goal percentage of 45.9% (164 of 357) and averages 41.5 rebounds per game, ranking 4th in the NBA in assists allowed with 95 this season.
The Jazz faced a disappointing loss recently, falling to the Spurs by a score of 117-111. In that matchup, the Jazz secured 41 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive rebounds for a total of 53. They committed 19 turnovers, resulting in only 3 steals in the game. San Antonio committed 18 fouls, leading to 19 free throw attempts for the Jazz, who successful converted 18 for a rate of 94.7%. From beyond the arc, Utah drained 15 out of 39 attempts (38.5%). For the game overall, the Jazz shot 39 of 92, achieving a field goal percentage of 42.4%. Defensively, they allowed San Antonio to shoot 44 out of 101 (43.6%) and finished allowing 12 out of 38 from three (31.6%) and 17 out of 21 at the charity stripe (81.0%). The Jazz allowed San Antonio to collect a total of 51 rebounds, 15 of which were offensive.
Keyonte George was pivotal for Utah, scoring 31 points in 37 minutes while also providing 3 assists. He connected on 11 of 27 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 40.7%, along with grabbing 4 rebounds.
Utah’s current season record stands at 1-4. The team averages 23.2 personal fouls per game and boasts a free throw percentage of 76.6%. They dish out assists at a rate of 26.8 times per game (12th in the NBA) and turn the ball over 17.2 times per game. The Jazz have accumulated 562 points this season (112.4 per game) and average 46.8 rebounds per game. In terms of offensive efficiency, Utah ranks 19th in the league with a shooting percentage of 45.4%.
Defensively, Utah permits opponents to shoot 37.9% from three-point range (69 of 182) and allows a free throw shooting percentage of 83.8%. They give up 23.2 assists and 43.2 rebounds, ranking 5th and 9th in the NBA respectively. Utah ranks 23rd in points allowed per game with 120.2, while forcing 12.8 turnovers and allowing opposing teams to shoot 46.7% from the field (19th in basketball).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Utah
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