The Utah Jazz (2-1) hope to ring in the new year with a home win over the Phoenix Suns (3-1). Tip-off is Thursday night at 9:05 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake. Below, we analyze the Suns at Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Suns at Jazz: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3:05 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Suns +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Jazz -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Suns +3.5 (-105) | Jazz -3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Suns at Jazz: Key Injuries
Suns
- SF Abdel Nader (concussion) out
- PF Jalen Smith (ankle) out
Jazz
- PF Derrick Favors (knee) probable
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Suns at Jazz: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Suns 109, Jazz 99
Money line (ML)
The Jazz have absolutely dominated this series. While the Suns picked up a win in February, Utah has beaten them in 15 of the last 17 matchups. The last game was in Utah, though.
Phoenix is allowing the fewest points in the league so far this season and have really played fantastically for the last game and a half. The Jazz lost their home opener and will struggle against a healthy Suns squad. This is the first time all season Phoenix are underdogs. Take the SUNS (+145).
Against the spread (ATS)
The Suns are 3-1 ATS, covering the spread in all three of their victories and losing when they were favored once. The Jazz are 1-2 ATS so far. Both are in the top-10 in point differential. Phoenix is No. 3 and the Jazz are No. 9. Look for a fun matchup between Utah’s Donovan Mitchell and the Suns’ Devin Booker. Take the SUNS +3.5 (-105).
Over/Under (O/U)
The Suns allow the fewest points in the league, giving up only 98.5 points per game, and the Jazz allow 108.3 PPG. Between the two teams, in seven games this season, only one game has gone Over. All four of the Suns’ games this season have gone Under. Take UNDER 219.5 POINTS (-110).
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