Rockets at Jazz: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Utah is a huge favorite (-14.5) on Monday versus the struggling Rockets, but Houston should benefit some from Eric Gordon’s return to the lineup and Dennis Schroder’s debut.

The Houston Rockets will kick off a three-game Western Conference road trip on Monday in Utah, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We have the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as all the information you need to make the best bets at Tipico Sportsbook.

The Rockets-Jazz game tips at 8 p.m. CST and can be viewed or streamed via AT&T SportsNet Southwest and NBA League Pass.

At first glance, it appears to be a mismatch featuring the No. 4 team in the Western Conference, which has won five straight games, and the last-place Rockets — who have lost their last four. But Houston did win at Salt Lake City last month, which could raise hopes, and the Rockets will enter Monday’s rematch rested after three consecutive off days.

More importantly, the Rockets will also have roster reinforcements. Veteran guard Eric Gordon (plantar fasciitis) is expected to rejoin the lineup after missing the last three games, and that should provide useful shooting and defense. Houston also expects to have newcomers Dennis Schroder and Bruno Fernando, each acquired from Boston via a deadline trade, available. Schroder is likely to earn rotation minutes.