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The Utah Jazz (5-18) welcome the Phoenix Suns (12-11) to the Delta Center Friday. Tip is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Suns vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Suns lead 1-0 with 120-112 win at Utah on Nov. 12
The Jazz lost to the Sacramento Kings 141-97 Sunday, closing as an 11-point road underdog. They were led by G Keyonte George‘s team-high 25 points. Utah won the game prior to snap a 5-game losing streak. It is 2-5 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 and 10-13 ATS on the season.
The Suns lost the Orlando Magic 115-110 Sunday, closing as a 2-point road underdog. G Devin Booker led the way with 25 points, but shot just 8-for-21 from the field. The Suns have lost 3 straight and 9 of their last 12 games. They are 4-8 ATS in those and 8-15 ATS on the season.
Suns at Jazz odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 11:08 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Jazz +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -7.5 (-115) | Jazz +7.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Suns at Jazz key injuries
Suns
- F Kevin Durant (ankle) probable
Jazz
- G Jordan Clarkson (plantar) questionable
- F Lauri Markkanen (back) questionable
- G Collin Sexton (finger dip) available
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Suns at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 120, Jazz 115
Moneyline
PASS.
The Suns should snap their losing streak Friday as the Jazz have struggled immensely all season long. However, Phoenix is far too expensive to take.
Against the spread
BET JAZZ +7.5 (-105).
Utah has traded off covering and failing to in 5 straight, primed to surpass expectations. It is 3-3 ATS in its last 6 home games and 2-2 ATS in its last 4. The Jazz have found some consistency defensively, allowing 106 or fewer points in 3 of their last 5.
The Suns haven’t found success offensively with Durant sidelined. They have scored 111 or fewer points in 3 of their last 4 games and are 0-3 ATS in their last 3. Phoenix is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 road games. Back JAZZ +7.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET OVER 231.5 (-110).
The Suns have gone Over in 3 straight games and have scored at least 110 points in each while allowing at least 115 points in all 3 as well. They are 14-9 O/U on the season.
Utah has gone Over in 3 straight as well, either scoring or allowing 141 points in 2 straight. It is, on a larger scale, 6-4 O/U in its last 10 games. Take OVER 231.5 (-110).
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