Kevin Durant is out and the Nets have lost six in a row. I didn't expect the Nets to lose their last game to the Kings in the middle game of their five-game road trip after previously losing to the Warriors and Suns. The defeats to Golden State and Phoenix weren't a surprise. The one to the Kings was shocking as James Harden had a rare off game scoring only four points on 2-of-11 shooting.

Still, the Nets are 17-9 on the road this season. I expect a much better performance from them here.

Utah is off a victory against the Nuggets and isn't at full strength either. Out for the Jazz are Rudy Gobert, Joe Ingles and Danuel House Jr. with Hassan Whiteside and Jordan Clarkson questionable. The Jazz get sharpshooter Donovan Mitchell back. MItchell, however, could be rusty having been out since Jan. 17.

The Jazz have been terrible in this role going 5-16-1 ATS the last 22 times as a home favorite.