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Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Utah Jazz (29-41) visit the Houston Rockets (34-35) Saturday night. Tip from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Rockets lead 1-0.

Utah has lost 4 games in a row after falling 113-97 against the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday and failing to cover as 14.5-point road underdogs. F Lauri Markkanen scored a team-high 21 points while 5 total Utah players scored in double figures. The Jazz shot 45.8% from the floor in the loss.

Houston has won 7 games in a row after knocking off the Chicago Bulls 127-117 Thursday and covering as a 3.5-point home favorite. G Jalen Green scored a team-high 26 points while 6 Houston players scored in double figures. The Rockets shot 50.5% from the field in the win.

Jazz at Rockets odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +450 (bet $100 to win $450) | Rockets -650 (bet $650 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +11.5 (-115) | Rockets -11.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 228.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Jazz at Rockets key injuries

Jazz

G Jordan Clarkson (groin) out
F John Collins (face) questionable
F Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) out

Rockets

C Alperen Sengun (ankle) out
F Cam Whitmore (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Jazz at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 124, Jazz 109

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on the Rockets (-650), who have won 7 straight, to beat the Jazz, who have lost 4 in a row.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS -11.5 (-105).

With the Jazz being without Markkanen, Saturday’s matchup will be an uphill battle. 3 of their last 6 losses have come by 12 or more points including on Thursday when Markkanen was in the lineup. Each of Houston’s last 4 wins have come by double digits and 5 of their last 6 double digit wins have been by at least 13 points. With the Rockets trending up and the Jazz trending down, expect the Rockets to have their way on Saturday. Houston is 9-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 10 games.

Over/Under

BET OVER 228.5 (-105).

The Rockets have scored at least 117 in each of their last 4 games including 127 or more in 3 of them. They have also allowed 114 or more in 3 of their last 4. Houston has hit the Over in each of their last 4 games. Utah has allowed 114 or more in 9 of its last 10 games. Expect Houston to carry the load Saturday.

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Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (19-21) take on the Houston Rockets (10-28) Thursday at Toyota Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz suffered their 5th straight loss on Tuesday, a 117-115 setback to the Sacramento Kings as they failed to cover as 3.5-point favorites at home.

The Rockets also just lost their 5th straight, a 119-108 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday as 7-point underdogs on the road.

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Jazz at Rockets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz -260 (bet $260 to win $100) | Rockets +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz -5.5 (-112) | Rockets +5.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 230.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Rockets key injuries

Jazz

G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out

Rockets

Not yet submitted

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Jazz 116, Rockets 108

Moneyline

Go ahead and PASS on the moneyline in this game despite the Jazz being favored to win on the road. I wouldn’t advise taking Utah to win straight up at the current odds as you’ll receive a minimal profit if the Jazz win.

Against the spread

With the Rockets playing a back-to-back, JAZZ -5.5 (-112) appears to be the logical choice in this game. It’s easier to trust a trio of F Lauri Markkanen, G Jordan Clarkson, and G Mike Conley than a young Rockets team.

Over/Under

UNDER 230.5 (-110) is an enticing wager despite many expecting this to be a high-scoring contest. While the Jazz are 4th in offensive rating, the Rockets are 29th in offensive rating this season.

The Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings between the Jazz and the Rockets when the game is in Houston. On top of that, the Under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings overall.

The teams have split 2 games this season with totals of 222 and 210.

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Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Houston Rockets (0-3) host the Utah Jazz (3-0) at the Toyota Center Monday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Rockets coming into this game having lost all 3 games this season, 2 by double figures. Their sole loss at home was a 129-122 defeat by the Memphis Grizzlies.

Houston most recently went to Milwaukee and failed to cover as 13-point underdogs, losing 125-105. The Rockets’ leading scorer is G Jalen Green, who is averaging 23.7 points per game.

Utah will be on its 2nd night of a back-to-back, having defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime on Sunday evening 122-121.

Utah has won 2 straight games in overtime with a 21-point win over the Nuggets to commence the season. Leading the Jazz in scoring is F Lauri Markkanen at 20.5 points per game.

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Jazz at Rockets odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:48 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz -103 (bet $103 to win $100) | Rockets -117 (bet $117 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +1.5 (-112) | Rockets -1.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Rockets key injuries

Jazz

Not yet submitted (no impactful injuries expected)

Rockets

G Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Rockets picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 116, Jazz 114

Moneyline

PASS.

The moneyline is basically the spread here, and I’ll take the better odds there.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS -1.5 (-108).

This line is stinky, especially considering the Jazz are 1 of just 4 teams without a loss. However, it is key to know they are coming off 2 straight overtime battles, 1 of which was on Sunday evening.

One key strength for the Jazz has been crashing the boards; they sit 2nd in offensive rebounding rate.

With size in the paint, the Rockets rank 10th in defensive rebounding rate. The Rockets also sit 15th in opponents’ free throw attempt rate with the Jazz 7th in free throw attempts.

With 2 straight exhausting games coupled with traveling from New Orleans and playing a young team that plays reasonably well to its weaknesses, take the Rockets at home to win their 1st game.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 232.5 (-110).

Unlike what you might expect, both teams rank outside the top 10 in pace, and if the Rockets can limit Utah’s 2nd-chance opportunities, it may not score quite as frequently.

Assuming the Rockets can force some turnovers and limit what Utah can do along with tired legs, the pace of this game may end up being slower than expected.

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Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Utah Jazz (3-0) head to the Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets (1-3) Thursday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Jazz vs. Rockets odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Jazz finally got going offensively as they scored 122 against the Denver Nuggets Tuesday and it could’ve been more had reigning MVP Nikola Jokic not been injured in the first half – he helped pace the Nuggets.

Seven players notched double-digit scoring for the Jazz, while no player topped 30 points in a full team effort. They come into this one as heavy favorites despite being on the road.

The Rockets have only defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder and have lost by ten points to the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks over the last week, although they covered the 10.5-point spread against Dallas. They’re primarily led by C Christian Wood and have also gotten a few big-time performances from rookie G Jalen Green.

This should actually be a good matchup for Houston as Wood’s length and the Rockets’ depth should give Utah some problems.

Jazz at Rockets odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:55 a.m. ET.

Money line: Jazz -450 (bet $450 to win $100) | Rockets +330 (bet $100 to win $330)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz -8.5 (-122) | Rockets +8.5 (-102)
Over/Under (O/U): 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Rockets key injuries

Jazz

SG Danuel House Jr. (right foot) out

Rockets

SF Bojan Bogdanovic (non-COVID illness) questionable
PF Eric Paschall (facial infection) questionable

Jazz at Rockets odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Jazz 116, Rockets 109

Money line

PASS on the money line as the Jazz are too expensive for a team on the road while the Rockets likely aren’t likely to come out on top in this one, although I do expect it to be close.

Against the spread

BET on the ROCKETS +8.5 (-122) as their quickness and athleticism in the backcourt should give Utah some problems.

Also aside from the trouble SG Kevin Porter Jr. and SF Jae’Sean Tate should give to SG Donovan Mitchell and PG Mike Conley defensively, we’ll get a battle of sixth men.

SG Eric Gordon vs. PG Jordan Clarkson may dictate this game, and I’m siding with Gordon. He’s averaging 15.3 points per game and shooting over 55 percent from 3-point range.

While the Jazz are a complete, well-coached team, Houston should be able to keep them off the glass. The Rockets are top five in defensive rebounding rate while the Jazz rank third in offensive rebounding rate.

That’s the game right there, and I’d side with HOUSTON +8.5 (-122). It’s a relatively high spread, and it’s just the better bet.

Over/Under

“LEAN” to the OVER 220.5 (-110) as the Jazz are one of the best three-point shooting teams in the NBA and the Rockets can match their pace. Houston ranks third in the league in PACE.

While the Jazz might be 23rd in PACE, they still have the fifth-best offensive rating. With Mitchell, Conley, SF Joe Ingles and Clarkson, the Jazz are an ultra-efficient offense.

These teams are 10th and 16th overall in points per game, combining for just over 221 points per game. Against each other, with the pace and offensive firepower, I expect the Over to hit.

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