The Houston Rockets (28-17) will take on the Utah Jazz (32-13) Monday at Vivint Smart Home Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Rockets-Jazz sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
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Rockets at Jazz: Key injuries
Rockets
- PG Russell Westbrook (rest) out
- SG James Harden (thigh) doubtful
- SF Gerald Green (foot) out
- C Nene Hilario (groin) questionable
Jazz
- PG Emmanuel Mudiay (ankle) probable
Rockets at Jazz: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Jazz 114, Rockets 99
Moneyline (ML)
The Jazz (-909) are monster moneyline favorites at home as it’s likely that both Harden and Westbrook will miss this contest for the Rockets. Even if they were both to play, Houston is still in the midst of a slump as they’ve lost five of their last seven games. Pass on these low, chalky odds as a $10 bet would return a profit of just $1.10 if the Jazz win outright.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The JAZZ (-12.5, -110) open this contest as double-digit favorites over the Rockets (+12.5, -110) and it still doesn’t feel like enough points. Utah has won nine of its last 10 games and is starting to make its case as one of the best teams in the NBA. The Jazz have gone 13-2-1 against the spread in their last 16 games and have a fully healthy roster. Look for them to cover the spread once again.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 224.5 points, but that feels far too high considering the top two scorers on the Rockets likely won’t suit up for this contest. Utah also has the No. 4 scoring defense in the NBA and it seems likely they will keep the depleted Rockets under 100 Monday night. Take the UNDER 224.5 (-121) in this contest.
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