Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Jazz vs Thunder prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Oklahoma City.

  • The Jazz sit at 10-31.
  • Defensively, Utah are giving up 118.2 points per game.
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Thunder.
  • The Thunder possess a 35-7 record so far.
  • The Thunder are averaging 116.4 points per game so far.
  • The Thunder are coming off a 127-101 win vs. the Jazz.

Jazz vs Thunder Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-1900) will host the Utah Jazz (+996) in a Western Northwest Division matchup. The Thunder are favored by 17.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.

Utah comes into this game on a three-game losing streak and is currently 15th in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City is 35-7 and sits atop the Western Conference standings.

Jazz vs. Thunder Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
  • Betting Odds OKC -17.5, UTA +996 | OKC -1900 O/U 226

Jazz Preview: Can Utah Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

The Jazz fell to 10-31 on the season after a 123-119 road loss to the Pelicans on Monday. Despite being +11 point underdogs, Utah kept the game close, losing by just four points. The total score of 242 points exceeded the over/under line of 230.

Utah started strong, going on a 14-0 run and leading 38-19 after the 1st quarter. They edged the Pelicans 31-30 in the 2nd quarter but were outscored 33-20 in the 3rd. Heading into the 4th quarter with an 89-82 lead, the Jazz were outscored 28-21 in the final period.

In their 123-119 loss to the Pelicans, the Jazz shot just 39.6% from the field and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes at a 23.9% clip. Keyonte George led the way with 23 points, adding 7 assists, despite shooting 30% from the field and 18.2% from three.

Isaiah Collier contributed 20 points and 11 assists, while Svi Mykhailiuk added 19 points, making 4 threes at 40% efficiency. George scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 5 more in overtime, while Mykhailiuk and Walker Kessler also chipped in 5 points in the extra period.

The Jazz had a strong defensive start, giving up just 19 points in the 1st quarter, but they allowed 30 or more points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters, leading to a 123-119 loss to the Pelicans. Utah held New Orleans to 44% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Jazz allowed the Pelicans to hit 15 threes at a 36% clip. Utah also sent New Orleans to the line 29 times, where they made 26 free throws. The Jazz grabbed 44 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Thunder Preview: Will Oklahoma City Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Utah’s season record dropped to 10-31 after a 123-119 road loss to the Pelicans on Monday. The Jazz were +11 point underdogs but kept it close, losing by just four points. The total score of 242 points went over the pre-game line of 230.

Utah started strong, going on a 14-0 run and leading 38-19 after the 1st quarter. They maintained their lead by edging the Pelicans 31-30 in the 2nd quarter. However, New Orleans took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 33-20. Utah couldn’t hold onto an 89-82 lead heading into the 4th, as the Pelicans finished strong, outscoring them 28-21 in the final period.

In their win over the Nets, the Thunder shot 55.2% from the field and hit 19 threes at a 44.2% rate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 27 points and 10 assists, shooting 57.1% from the floor.

Isaiah Joe added 24 points, knocking down 8 threes on 80% shooting from deep. He scored 12 points in the opening quarter, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 12 in the 3rd.

The Thunder put on a strong defensive performance against the Nets, holding them to just 101 points on 42% shooting. Oklahoma City started strong, allowing only 19 points in the 1st quarter, and finished with a solid 4th, giving up 24 points.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder limited the Nets to 12 made threes on 27% shooting. Oklahoma City also sent Brooklyn to the line 19 times, where they made 15 free throws. The Thunder recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Jazz vs Thunder Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Utah has a 0-3 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 116 points per game while allowing 124. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
  • Across their ten previous home games, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 5-4-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 8-2 while averaging 115 points per game.
  • Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-1.
  • The Thunder have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.

Jazz vs Thunder Prediction

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