MIT Simulator - NBA Sunday Blazers vs Jazz Winner
MIT Simulator Score - Portland 109.39, Utah 95.58 - Projected Margin of Victory: 13.81 - Current Line: -3 - Variance to Line: 10.81 - MIT Simulator shows Edge Factor of 10.81 points. Value is double digits! Key factors noted: This series is dominated by the home team. The host is 8-1 SU and ATS in the last 9 meetings between these division rivals. The Jazz are on an 8-game winning streak but this is still a Utah team that has is 11-19 SU in road games this season. The Blazers are 9-4 SU and have only failed to cover twice in those 13 games. Also, Portland is 18-4 SU in their games against teams with a losing record this season. The Blazers are 16-10 SU in home games and 23-10 SU in games where they are favored this season. Portland's home numbers on defense are much better than the Trail Blazers road numbers on defense. Considering the above factors as well as the current -3 on this one there are big edges for the small home favorite here. Net edge factors for Blazers equating to home blowout victory by 13.81 points per MIT Simulator. Play: PORTLAND