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Las Vegas - Looking at the Jazz over the 76ers, but ONLY if Joel Embiid is out. Embiid hurt his knee against the Warriors on Tuesday night and is questionable for tonight's game. Without Joel, the Sixers are not all that. Scroll back to the game in Philly on January 6, another outing WITHOUT Embiid. Utah had no trouble with the Sixers, posting a 120-109 win. It should be just as easy in Salt Lake City where the Jazz have won eight of the last nine. Gimme Utah for the money, IF Embiid is out, and IF the line does not go above Jazz -5.

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For your wagering pleasure, here are your spread stats for an NBA rivalry that is not really a rivalry at this point in time. The Celtics come in with an 37-11 straight up record and 23-23-2 against the spread. Boston is 13-11 at home and has a 21-23-2 record as a favorite. On the totals board, the Cs have gone Over 24 times and Under 24. The Lakers come in with a 24-25 straight up record and 22-27 against the spread. Los Angeles is 11-13 on the road and has a 9-11 record as an underdog. On the totals board, the Lake Show has gone Over 28 times and Under 21.

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