The Oklahoma City Thunder (24-55) visit Vivint Smart Home Arena Wednesday to take on the Utah Jazz (47-32). Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Thunder vs. Jazz odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.
The Thunder are coming off a 4-point home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, coving as 3.5-point favorites. Oklahoma City is 9-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 11 games, but only 2-2 in its last 4.
The Thunder, without most of its key players, were led by F Jaylen Hoard, who scored 24 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in their 98-94 win over Portland. OKC has been long eliminated from playoff contention.
As for the Jazz, it still has seeding to play for and potentially home-court advantage on the line. Utah is 5th in the Western Conference, a half-game ahead of the Denver Nuggets.
Utah also played Tuesday night, pushing as 6-point home favorites. It won 121-115 in overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Jazz are 0-7-1 ATS in its last 8 games.
Thunder at Jazz odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Thunder +1100 (bet $100 to win $1100) | Jazz -3000 (bet $3000 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +17.5 (-112) | Jazz -17.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
Thunder at Jazz key injuries
Thunder (not officially submitted)
- G Tre Mann (hamstring) out
- G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) out
- G Lu Dort (shoulder) out
- G Josh Giddey (hip) out
- F Darius Bazley (knee) out
Jazz (not officially submitted)
- None
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Thunder at Jazz odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Jazz 115, Thunder 101
Money line
PASS.
The Thunder are actually an enticing play here, but I’ll opt to pass even at +1100 as the Jazz have the motivation to win this game, unlike the Suns did against OKC the other night.
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Against the spread
LEAN to the THUNDER +17.5 (-112).
This is more of a bet against the Jazz’s dominance.
They failed to cover 7 straight games prior to their push against the Grizzlies. Utah still has motivation and wants to hold the No. 5 spot in the conference to avoid the Golden State Warriors and get the Dallas Mavericks instead.
Considering Oklahoma City is more of a question mark with many of its key players out, bettors should look toward the total for better value.
OKC did win Sunday against Phoenix, who had already clinched the conference, despite being double-digit underdogs. It should be able to keep this game within 18. OKC is 27-11 ATS as a road underdog this season.
Over/Under
BET on the UNDER 219.5 (-115).
The Jazz’s defense should be able to heavily limit an OKC team that doesn’t have much to play for and will be without almost all of its key scorers. Utah is 4-5 O/U in its last 9.
OKC has gone under the projected total in 3 straight games and has scored under 102 in 2 of the 3.
Given its lack of playmaking, the Thunder may struggle to score against a team that needs to win and is at home. OKC is 17-21 O/U as a road underdog this season.
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