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The Utah Jazz (0-1) welcome the Golden State Warriors (1-0) to Delta Center Friday. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Warriors vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Warriors swept 4-0 last season
The Warriors, who traded G Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks in July, opened their season with a dominant 140-104 victory at the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday, covering as 7.5-point favorites with the Over (222.5) hitting. They poured in 20 triples — out of 48 attempts — for a 41.7% 3-point shooting percentage. G Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 22 points, including five 3’s.
The Jazz, who went 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread (ATS) during the preseason, lost in a heartbreaker to the Memphis Grizzlies 126-124 Wednesday, covering by the hook as 2.5-point home underdogs. F Lauri Markkanen dropped a game-high 35 points, hitting 9-for-15 from the field, 4-for-7 behind the 3-point line and 13 of 14 free throws. Utah — which went just 2-14 over their last 16 games to close the last regular season — had 7 players score double figures in the loss to Memphis.
Warriors at Jazz odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 5:46 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Warriors -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Jazz +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread: Warriors -2.5 (-115) | Jazz +2.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Warriors at Jazz key injuries
Warriors
- G Stephen Curry (hip) questionable
- F Draymond Green (knee) questionable
- G De’Anthony Melton (chest) questionable
Jazz
- G Isaiah Collier (hamstring) out
- G Johnny Juzang (thumb) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Warriors at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Warriors 121, Jazz 115
Moneyline
PASS.
There’s no real rationale here to take the spread or the moneyline over the other.
Against the spread
BET WARRIORS -2.5 (-115).
The Warriors have many of the same key weapons from last season and were among the best road teams in the league a year ago. They were the second-best road ATS team, posting a 27-15 ATS record away from home. Golden State had a massive 36-point road win in its first game as well.
The Jazz played a close battle in their opener but had just 14 turnovers and shot 47.1% from the field. They gave up 126 points on 47.3% shooting to Memphis, and Golden State should have a more competent offense.
BACK WARRIORS -2.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET OVER 233.5 (-105).
Both teams can score, which they proved that in their season-opening games Wednesday. The Warriors blasted the Trail Blazers, and while they held Portland to just 104 points, the Trail Blazers don’t have an efficient offense, shooting 39.1% from the field and 23.5% from deep.
The Jazz will make a weaker Warriors defense pay far more than that. In the 4 games between these teams last season, the total was 3-1 O/U. Expect both teams to stay hot from behind the arc. TAKE OVER 233.5 (-105).
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