Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Matchup

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

  • The Jazz's record sits at 9-27.
  • Defensively, Utah are giving up 117.9 points per game.
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Suns.
  • The Suns play host to the Jazz with a 17-19 record.
  • The Suns are averaging 112.1 points per game so far.
  • The Suns are coming off a 123-115 win vs. the Jazz.

Jazz vs Suns Prediction

At 5:00 ET, the Phoenix Suns (-573) will host the Utah Jazz (+422) in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are favored by 11 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.5.

Phoenix is currently 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 17-19. The Jazz are 14th in the West and have lost two straight games. Tip-off will be at Footprint Center in Phoenix, and the game can be seen on AZFa.

Jazz vs. Suns Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns
  • Where: Phoenix at Footprint Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 11th
  • Betting Odds PHO -11, UTA +422 | PHO -573 O/U 228.5

Jazz Preview: Can the Utah Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Utah’s season record fell to 9-27 after a 97-92 loss to the Heat on Thursday. The Jazz were +5.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total score of 189 points was well below the O/U line of 221.

Utah started strong, leading 27-20 after the 1st quarter, but a 26-14 2nd quarter in favor of Miami put them behind. The Jazz regained the lead by winning the 3rd quarter 29-22, but a 29-22 4th quarter for Miami sealed the game.

In their 97-92 loss to the Heat, the Jazz shot just 39.8% from the field and 30.6% from three-point range, making 11 threes overall. Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen each scored 23 points, with Markkanen hitting 6 threes at a 40% clip.

Sexton added 5 assists, while Walker Kessler contributed 9 points and 15 rebounds, shooting 80% from the field. Markkanen scored 9 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters, while Sexton added 9 points in the 1st.

Despite a strong defensive effort, the Jazz couldn’t secure a win against the Heat, allowing 97 points on Thursday. They gave up 20 points in the 1st quarter, 26 in the 2nd, and 22 in the 3rd before allowing 29 in the 4th. Overall, Utah held Miami to 39% shooting from the field.

The Jazz were effective in defending the three, with the Heat hitting 14 threes at a 28% clip. Utah also sent Miami to the line 15 times, where they made 11 free throws. The Jazz finished with 9 steals and 7 blocks.

Suns Preview: Can the Suns Pull Off a Home Win?

Utah’s season record fell to 9-27 after a 97-92 home loss to the Heat on Thursday. The Jazz, who entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The combined score of 189 points fell well short of the 221-point O/U line.

Utah started strong, leading 27-20 after the 1st quarter, but a rough 2nd quarter saw them outscored 26-14. They bounced back in the 3rd, outscoring Miami 29-22 to take a 70-68 lead into the 4th. However, the Jazz couldn’t hold on, as the Heat took the final quarter 29-22.

In their win over the Hawks, the Suns shot 57.6% from the field, with a 39.4% mark from three, hitting 13 threes overall. Bradley Beal led the way with 25 points, shooting 68.8%, while Kevin Durant and Grayson Allen each added 23 points.

Allen was especially efficient, hitting 5 threes at 83.3% shooting. He scored 10 points in the 4th quarter, while Durant had 14 in the 1st. Devin Booker finished with 20 points, and Tyus Jones contributed 16, including 8 in the opening period.

The Suns’ defense struggled early, giving up 31 points in the 1st quarter and 41 in the 2nd, but they tightened up in the 2nd half, allowing just 20 points in the 3rd and 23 in the 4th to secure the win. Overall, they gave up 115 points on 48% shooting from the field.

Phoenix had a tough time defending the three, allowing the Hawks to hit 15 threes at a 46% clip. Atlanta also went 16/17 from the free-throw line. The Suns gave up 8 offensive rebounds while collecting 7 steals and 6 blocks.

Jazz vs Suns Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • In their last five games at home, the Suns have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 103 points per game in this stretch.
  • Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a strong record vs the spread going 3-0. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
  • Through their last three games as the favorite, the Suns have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.

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