The Phoenix Suns (9-5) are on the road Friday to take on the Utah Jazz (10-6). Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Suns weathered a 50-point performance by G Stephen Curry to defeat the Golden State Warriors 130-119 at home Wednesday as 2.5-point underdogs. Phoenix had lost 3 of 4 games on the road prior to the brief return home.
The Jazz have lost 3 straight games after a 4-game win streak. They lost 118-111 to the visiting New York Knicks Tuesday in their most recent action, failing to cover as 4.5-point favorites.
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Suns 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 7 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Jazz +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -1.5 (-115) | Jazz +1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Suns at Jass key injuries
Suns
- F Cameron Johnson (knee) out
- G Chris Paul (heel) questionable
- G Landry Shamet (concussion) out
Jazz
- F Rudy Gay (hand) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 119, Jazz 115
Moneyline
The Suns are 2-4 on the road this season and lost 3 outings on their 4-game road trip before returning home to beat the Warriors. The Jazz are 5-1 at home this season.
These teams split their 4 games last season with each having one win on the other’s home court.
Two of the Suns’ losses on the road trip were when they failed to score 100 points. The Jazz have not held anyone under 100 points this season, so I like the Suns to win. However, with a small 1.5-point spread, since the Suns haven’t won by fewer than 2 points all season and because the spread gives you a slightly better payout, PASS on the moneyline.
Against the spread
Outside of a 2-point victory in their season opener the Suns’ wins have all been by at least 9 points.
The Jazz allow 113.1 points per game (14th) and opponents have scored 116 or more in 4 of their last 5 games.
The Suns have not lost this season when scoring more than 114 points.
BET SUNS -1.5 (-105).
Over/Under
Five of the Jazz’s last 7 games have had totals of 227 or more. They have allowed 116 or more in 4 of their last 5 games.
The Suns’ last 2 wins have had more than 240 total points.
BET OVER 226.5 (-110).
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