Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
| Game Time | 5:00 pm EST |
| Utah Jazz Line | +11.5 |
| Phoenix Suns Line | -11.5 |
| Total | 228.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two of the bottom-4 teams of the Western conference are clashing in this matchup, when the Phoenix Suns are hosting the Utah Jazz. The Suns are coming off their second win in their last three games, and are playing their second straight game at home, where they have been significantly better than on the road. On the other hand, the Jazz have back-to-back losses following a rare two-game winning streak, but they are back on the road, where they have been playing their best basketball of the season, with 7 of their 9 wins coming on the road this season.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
Phoenix Suns Injury Report: Oso Ighodaro, Tyus Jones are questionable. Royce O’Neale is out
Utah Jazz Injury Report: John Collins, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks are day-to-day.
Phoenix Suns Form and Trends
The Suns have a 17-19 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the West. The Suns 13-23 against the spread and 16-18-2 in over/under, while having a 11-8 home record. The Suns are 3-8 in their last 11 games and 4-7 against the spread. Under is 8-1-2 in their last 11 games.
The Suns are coming off a 123-115 win over Atlanta, as they had one of their best shooting games of the season, connecting to 58% of their shots from the field. Four Phoenix players had 20+ points, led by Bradley Beal with 25 points and 7 rebounds off the bench.
Kevin Durant leads the Suns in scoring with 27.2 points, adding 6.3 rebounds and 4 assists. Devin Booker adds 24.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 7 assists.
Utah Jazz Form and Trends
The Jazz have a 9-27 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the West. The Jazz are 19-17 against the spread and 20-16 in over/under, while having a 7-13 road record. The Jazz are 2-7 in their last 9 games but 8-2 against the spread in their last 10. Over is 6-3 in their last 9 games.
The Jazz are coming off a 92-97 loss by Miami, as they shot with just 40% from the field and 31% from downtown. Lauri Markkanen and Collin Sexton led Utah’s offense with 23 points apiece, with Markkanen making 6 triples and grabbing 5 rebounds.
Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring with 20 points, adding 6.1 rebounds per game. Collin Sexton adds 18 points and 3.9 assists per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Suns average 112.1 points per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. Phoenix shoots with 47.1% from the field (12th), and with 37.5% from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, the Suns allow 114 points per game, which is 19th in the league.
Offensively, the Jazz are averaging 111 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. Utah shoots with 45.8% from the field (18th) and with 36.5% from beyond the arc (12th). Defensively, they are the 5th-worst team in the NBA, allowing 117.9 points per game.
The Suns have won their two previous meetings against the Jazz this season. Both games were played in Utah and the Suns won by 134-126 and 120-112, as both games went over the point total. The Suns are 8-0 in their last 8 meetings against the Jazz and are 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 meetings. Over is 6-0 in their last 6 meetings.
Prediction
In this Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Prediction, the Suns are coming as -11.5 home favorites. The Suns are rightfully favored, as they are the superior team in this matchup. The Suns are the third-worst covering team at home this season, with just 6-13 against the spread, while the Jazz are the 6th-best covering team on the road. I don’t fully trust the Suns as big home favorites until I’m proven otherwise, so I’ll take a look at the total. Both of their meetings this season had been high scoring ones, and the over is dominating this matchup. Utah has one of the worst defenses in the NBA this season and the Suns are coming off an efficient offensive game. Take the over the point total in this one. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 228.5
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