Utah Jazz vs Portland Trail Blazers Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 5, 2026

Portland cruised past Utah 137-117, a decisive 20-point victory that landed well above the market total of 242.5 on a combined 254 points. The game's story was written in the first half, when the teams combined for 135 points—a pace that suggested an offensive showcase. The second half, however, told a different story: combined scoring dropped to 119, as Portland's defense tightened and Utah's offense sputtered in the final quarter.

The second quarter was the high-water mark, with 73 combined points as both offenses fired at will. From there, the momentum shifted. Utah managed just 26 points in the third quarter and a meager 34 in the fourth, while Portland held steady at 36 and 23 respectively. Deni Avdija led the way for Portland with 33 points, 8 rebounds, and 9 assists, and Shaedon Sharpe added 29 points with 7 assists. Lauri Markkanen paced Utah with 22 points on 4 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jusuf Nurkić chipped in 21 points and a game-high 12 rebounds. DAGGER leaned under at 242.5 and missed as the game landed over by 11.5 points, driven by a hot opening half that Portland never allowed Utah to recover from.