The Phoenix Suns (39-35) travel to face the Utah Jazz (35-39) on Monday with tip-off at Vivint Arena set for 9 p.m. ET . Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Suns vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Suns snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 125-105 home win over the Philadelphia 76ers as 1-point favorites on Saturday. They have 2 wins in 8 games and are 3-6 while F Kevin Durant is out with an ankle injury.
The Jazz have lost 3 straight games. They are coming off a 121-113 road loss to the Sacramento Kings on Saturday, covering the 9-point spread as underdogs. They are 4-8 in their last 12 games.
The season series is tied 1-1 with both teams winning at home, although Utah has covered the spread in both games.
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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 7:51 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Suns -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Jazz +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -6.5 (-112) | Jazz +6.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Suns at Jazz key injuries
Suns
- C Deandre Ayton (hip) probable
- F Kevin Durant (ankle) out
Jazz
- G Jordan Clarkson (hand) out
- F Rudy Gay (back) out
- F Lauri Markkanen (hand) questionable
- G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Suns at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 126, Jazz 118
Moneyline
The Suns are 15-23 on the road and have dropped 4 straight road games. The Suns get Ayton back in the lineup, which will help on defense.
The Jazz are actively going with younger players to end the season as they are now in 12th place in the conference. They have lost 8 of their last 12 games.
But with the Suns as overwhelming ML favorites, having to bet nearly 3 times what you can win makes it not worth the action.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Jazz are 2-0 ATS against the Suns this season. Both previous meetings were 1-point wins by the home team.
The Suns are 19-19 ATS on the road, outperforming their win-loss record, while the Jazz are 19-17-1 ATS at home.
Six of the Suns’ last 8 wins have been by more than 6 points while the last 3 losses by the Jazz have been by more than 6 points.
BET SUNS -6.5 (-112).
Over/Under
The Jazz have given up an average of 123.8 points per game over their last 11 games. The Over is 9-1-1 in the Jazz’ last 11 games and 6-0 in their last 6 following an ATS win. The Over is 5-0 in the Suns’ last 5 games following a win and 4-0 in their last 4 following an ATS win.
The point totals in the 2 previous meetings were 225 and 267.
BET OVER 233.5 (-110).
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