Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder 3/3/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Utah Jazz will hit the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in a highly anticipated matchup on Friday, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing loss.
The Jazz, currently third in the Northwest division with a record of 31-32, are seeking to climb up the ranks and secure a spot in the Western Conference playoffs.
Despite trailing first-place Denver by 13 games, Utah is still within striking distance of the top spot in the division and tied for ninth place with New Orleans.
Led by Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson, the Jazz boast a high-octane offense that is averaging an impressive 117.2 points per game.
Markkanen, who serves as the team’s leading scorer and rebounder with averages of 25.3 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, will look to continue his impressive form against the Thunder.
Meanwhile, Clarkson will be tasked with orchestrating the offense and dishing out assists, as he leads the team with an average of 4.3 assists per game.
With a solid shooting percentage of 47.2% overall and 38.8% from beyond the arc, the Jazz has the firepower to put up big numbers against any opponent.
- Utah is 4-13 ATS in their last 17 matches against OKC Thunder.
- The Utah Jazz is 8-0 SU in their last 8 games against Oklahoma City.
- The total went OVER in 8 of Utah’s last 10 games on the road.
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Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Predictions 3/3/2023
The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to break their losing streak as they host the Utah Jazz in a crucial matchup on Friday.
The Thunder, currently last in the Northwest division with a record of 28-34, is in desperate need of a victory to keep their hopes alive for a spot in the Western Conference playoffs.
Despite being 15 ½ games behind first-place Denver, the Thunder are only 2 ½ games behind the 10th and final spot in the conference.
Led by the dynamic duo of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey, the Thunder have the potential to put up big numbers against any opponent.
Gilgeous-Alexander, who leads the team in scoring with an average of 31.0 points per game, will look to continue his impressive form and lead the Thunder to victory.
Meanwhile, Giddey, who serves as the team’s second-leading scorer, leading rebounder, and leader in assists with averages of 16.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game, will look to orchestrate the offense and set up his teammates for scoring opportunities.
With four players averaging double figures in scoring and an average of 117.8 points per game, the Thunder will look to put their offensive firepower on display against the Jazz.
- The total stayed UNDER in 9 of Oklahoma City’s last 12 games over the Jazz.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games at home.
- The Thunder is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games at home against Utah.
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder. The NBA pick for this game is the Utah Jazz.
Utah is confident to win through this road game with the Thunder on Friday when visiting a struggling Oklahoma City squad, but the play here is UNDER.
The UNDER cashed in each of Utah’s last five as well as in nine of Oklahoma City Thunder’s last 12 head-to-head versus Utah. Utah recently lost to San Antonio in which the Jazz scored just 94 points.
Final Score Prediction, Utah Jazz win but our best play is UNDER 114-106.
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Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder 3/3/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NBA Starting Time: 8:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK
Date: Friday, March 3, 2023
TV: BSOK
NBA Odds: Utah Jazz -2.5
NBA Totals: 222.5