The Oklahoma City Thunder (28-29) battle the Utah Jazz (29-31) Thursday. Tip from Vivint Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Crazy enough, this will be the 1st of 4 games between these teams this season.
The Jazz lost to the Grizzlies 117-111 on the road Feb. 15, before the All-Star break, covering as an 11.5-point favorite in their last action. They are 3-0-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 games yet are 3-1-3 in their last 7. Utah is 33-26-1 ATS on the season.
The Thunder, on the other hand, are 35-21-1 ATS on the season. They are 3-1 ATS over their last 4 games as well. Oklahoma City is coming off a 133-96 win over Houston, covering as a 10-point home favorite.
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Thunder at Jazz odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Thunder -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Jazz -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +1.5 (+100) | Jazz -1.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Thunder at Jazz key injuries
Thunder
- None
Jazz
- G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Thunder at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Thunder 122, Jazz 120
Moneyline
PASS.
This is playable either way, but I would rather take the spread to get a point in favor of the road side.
Against the spread
BET THUNDER -1.5 (+100).
The trends support the Thunder here. For starters, the Jazz are just 11-18 ATS as a favorite. They have thrived this season when an underdog. The Jazz have failed to cover 3 straight home games as well. The Jazz began as favorites, but this has turned into a pick ’em.
The Thunder are also 17-10-1 ATS on the road, and they are 26-13-1 ATS as an underdog. Utah will also be down a key scoring option in Sexton while the Thunder come in at full strength.
The dominance of G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be on display against a Jazz defense that gives up the 8th-most points per game to guards. Ultimately, back THUNDER -1.5 (+100).
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 240.5 (-110).
The Thunder rank 3rd in the NBA in pace while the Jazz sit 14th. Neither team ranks in the top 10 in defensive rating either. The Jazz have gone Over in 4 of their last 6 games and have scored 120 or more in 3 of their last 4.
OKC, on the other hand, has gone Over in 4 of its last 6 as well and has topped 130 in 3 of its last 4. Back the OVER 240.5 (-110).
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