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Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Utah Jazz (29-44) welcome the Houston Rockets (37-35) to the Delta Center Friday. Tip is set for 9:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: Rockets lead 2-0

The Jazz are 0-2 straight up against Houston this season, but they are 1-1 against the spread (ATS). Most recently (Saturday), the Rockets beat Utah 147-119 with Houston closing as a 10.5-point favorite.

The Jazz are coming off a 118-111 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday, failing to cover as 4-point favorites. They have lost 7 straight and are just 1-6 ATS over that stretch. Utah is 37-36 ATS on the season. It is led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 23.2 points per game.

The Rockets have been 1 of the hottest teams in the NBA, winning 10 straight games and covering in 9 of them. They are coming off a 132-126 overtime road win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team that sits tied for 2nd in the Western Conference. Houston is 42-29-1 ATS on the season. It is led by C Alperen Sengun, who is averaging 21.1 PPG.

Rockets at Jazz odds

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

Moneyline (ML): Rockets -275 (bet $275 to win $100) | Jazz +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -7 (-110) | Jazz +7 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockets at Jazz key injuries

Rockets

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

Jazz

G Jordan Clarkson (back) out
F Johnny Juzang (back) questionable
F Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Rockets at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Rockets 121, Jazz 112

Moneyline

PASS.

Utah has lost 7 straight, 4 of those at home. The Rockets (-275) are among the hottest teams in the NBA, riding a 10-game win streak. While Houston is the favorite, at -275, it isn’t worth a play on the moneyline.

Against the spread

BET ROCKETS -7 (-110).

Houston has been on a tear, and it hasn’t mattered who it has faced. The Rockets are 2-1 ATS in their last 3 games as road favorites and 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as favorites.

The Jazz will be without their 3rd option offensively and are are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games as underdogs. Utah is 2-8 ATS in its last 10. That said, even without Sengun, 5 other Rockets average north of 12 PPG, so the scoring and firepower should be there to win and cover on the road.

Back ROCKETS -7 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 229.5 (-110).

The Rockets have gone Over in 6 of their last 7 games, scoring at least 127 in 5 of them. The Jazz are no stranger to scoring either, having gone Over in 2 of their last 3. They are 39-32-2 O/U on the season.

Utah has tallied at least 110 in 2 of its last 3 and scored at least 111 points in 7 of its last 13 games. With both teams in the top half of the league in pace, expect a high-tempo and high-scoring battle.

Take OVER 229.5 (-110).

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Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

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

The Houston Rockets (1-3) visit the Utah Jazz (3-1) Wednesday. Tip from Vivint Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Rockets come into this game off a 114-108 win over the Jazz at home Monday, covering as 2.5-point underdogs. While expectations are low, they only have one loss of more than 10 points.

Houston is led by 2nd-year G Jalen Green who is averaging 24 points per game and shooting 48.1% from deep. Add in the efforts of 2nd-overall pick F Jabari Smith Jr., and this organization is set up for long-term success.

Utah dealt C Rudy Gobert and G Donovan Mitchell in the offseason, acquiring F Lauri Markkanen among many others in return. He is averaging a team-high 21.5 points per game.

The Jazz have 5 players averaging double-digit scoring. Utah kicked off the season 3-0 with 2 overtime victories and is tied for the 2nd-best record in the Western Conference.

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Rockets 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 10:39 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rockets +215 (bet $100 to win $215) | Jazz -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Rockets +6.5 (-105) | Jazz -6.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Rockets at Jazz key injuries

Rockets

None

Jazz

C Alperen Sengun (illness) out
G Jae’Sean Tate (ankle) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Rockets at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Jazz 122, Rockets 112

Moneyline

PASS.

The Jazz (-280) should get revenge, but there is no value on their moneyline.

Against the spread

BET JAZZ -6.5 (-115).

Utah can beat you in many ways and has many microwave-type players — ones that can heat up in a hurry and score in bunches.

The Jazz rank 1st in offensive rebounding rate, so the extra opportunities should be a factor. The Rockets don’t rebound well defensively, sitting 18th in defensive rebounding rate.

Houston doesn’t force many turnovers either which is a key weakness for Utah. The Rockets, in the first matchup, doubled up Utah and shot 32 attempts from the line. That officiating may not aid them on the road.

Considering that pendulum should swing back to Utah, back the JAZZ -6.5 (-115) here.

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 233.5 (-108).

The Jazz shot just 9-of-16 from the line as they left some points at the charity stripe the last time these teams met.

Considering they force turnovers at the second-highest rate, the pace of play should be quick. These teams are 14th and 15th in pace with Houston having ranked 2nd in pace last season.

Expect a high-pace game and back the OVER 233.5 (-108).

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Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

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

The Utah Jazz (35-21) host the Houston Rockets (15-40) Monday at Vivint Arena for a 9 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we look at the Rockets vs. Jazz odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

Houston has lost eight of its last nine games (2-7 against the spread (ATS)) including four straight with the latest being a 139-120 blowout loss to the Toronto Raptors as a 7-point underdog Thursday.

Utah is on a five-game win streak (4-1 ATS) and the most recent was a 114-99 beatdown of the Orlando Magic at home as a 12-point favorite. The Jazz are third in net rating and second in ATS margin over that span, according to CleaningTheGlass.com.

These teams split their first two meetings this season with the road team winning and covering both and both games going Under the total.

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Rockets at Jazz odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:15 p.m. ET.

Money line: Rockets +850 (bet $100 to win $850) | Jazz -1800 (bet $1,800 to win $100)
Against the spread: Rockets +14.5 (-105) | Jazz -14.5 (-120)
Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockets at Jazz key injuries

Rockets

SG Eric Gordon (heel) questionable

Jazz

PF Rudy Gay (knee) out
C Rudy Gobert (calf) questionable

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Rockets at Jazz odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Jazz 124, Rockets 114

Money line

PASS.

Utah should win this game comfortably but the Jazz (-1800) are too expensive. Also, I only “lean” to Houston plus the points and don’t like it enough to sprinkle on the Rockets (+850).

Against the spread

“LEAN” to the ROCKETS +14.5 (-105) because they are 8-5-1 ATS when being spotted at least 10 points, the Jazz are 6-13-1 ATS when laying 10 or more points and Houston has covered five consecutive visits to Utah.

I only “LEAN” to the ROCKETS +14.5 (-105) because there’s a chance Gobert returns to action and I prefer the Over in this game.

Over/Under

BET the OVER 231.5 (-110) because both teams are top 3 in both offensive FT/FGA rate and 3-point attempt rate and each has an above-average true shooting percentage (TS%) with Utah leading the NBA (59.1%).

On top of that, the officiating crew assigned to this game has a combined 60-50 O/U record so we should be seeing a ton of free-throw attempts.

The Rockets are 28-21-1 O/U as underdogs and have the worst defensive rating in the Association.

The OVER 231.5 (-110) is my favorite wager in this contest.

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Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Houston Rockets (16-51) continue their four-game road trip against the Utah Jazz (48-19). Tip-off is at 10 p.m. ET in Vivint Arena. Below, we analyze the Rockets-Jazz odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Rockets have the league’s worst record. They have lost four games in a row and nine of 10.

Houston only has three wins since the start of April. The Rockets opened their road trip Friday night with a 141-133 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Jazz are playing for the second night in a row, too, and close out their five-game homestand. They are riding a four-game winning streak.

Utah is the No. 1 seed in the West, holding onto a one-game lead over the Phoenix Suns.

Rockets at Jazz: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:22 p.m. ET.

Money line: Rockets +1050 (bet $100 to win $1,050) | Jazz -2500 (bet $2500 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Rockets +16.5 (-110) | Jazz -16.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Rockets at Jazz: Key injuries

Rockets

C Christian Wood (ankle) questionable
PG Avery Bradley (personal) questionable
SF Jae’Sean Tate (knee) questionable
PF Kelly Olynyk (ankle) questionable
SG Sterling Brown (knee) out
PG John Wall (hamstring) out
PF D.J. Wilson (health and safety protocol) out
SG Eric Gordon (groin) out
SG Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) out

Jazz

PG Mike Conley (hamstring) out
SG Donovan Mitchell (ankle) out

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Rockets at Jazz: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 128, Rockets 105

Money line (ML)

The Rockets have clearly packed it in for the rest of the season. They have only three wins since the beginning of April.

The Jazz are fighting to stay the top seed in the West, having won four in a row and five of six, despite playing without Mitchell.

However, betting the money line is not worth your time or energy unless you think the Rockets can pull off the outright upset, which, truthfully, no one should count on.

It is the league’s best team against the league’s worst team. Move on to the spread and total.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Rockets’ last nine losses are by an average of 17.4 points per game. Three of their last four losses have been by at least 20 points. They have the worst cover percentage in the league at 34.3%.

The Jazz have covered the spread in three of the four games during their winning streak and have the league’s fourth-highest cover percentage at 58.2%.

Take the JAZZ -16.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

Four of the last five games for Houston have gone Over the total. Four of the last six games for the Jazz have also gone Over. The Rockets have allowed 122 points or more in five of their last seven games.

Take OVER 225.5 (-110).

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Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Houston Rockets (11-24) play for the second night in a row and take on the Utah Jazz (27-9) in their first game since the All-Star break. Tip-off is at 10:05 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City. Below, we analyze the Rockets-Jazz odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Rockets at Jazz: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Money line: Rockets +950 (bet $100 to win $950) | Jazz -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Rockets +15.5 (-110) | Jazz -15.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 225.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Rockets at Jazz: Key injuries

Rockets

SF Danuel House Jr. (knee) out
SG David Nwaba (wrist) out
C Christian Wood (ankle) out
PG John Wall (knee) questionable
SG Eric Gordon (groin) questionable

Jazz

Nothing affecting the betting lines.

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Rockets at Jazz: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 120, Rockets 103

Money line (ML)

The Jazz have the league’s best record and are well-rested after the break. They are 15-2 at home. Houston is on the second end of a back-to-back and has lost 14 straight games.

Utah is obviously going to win, but with the line at -2000, no thank you. PASS on the money line.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Jazz are tied for the best record against the spread this season at 25-11. The Rockets have the worst ATS record (11-24) and failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games and in 13 of their last 14 games.

They aren’t just losing, they are not really competing. Even with a large spread, this will be a blowout. Take the JAZZ -15.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Rockets have the second-lowest Over percentage in the league at 38.2%. Three of their last four games played to the Under. Utah’s last three games have gone Over but it allows the fourth-fewest points per game in the league at 107.8 PPG.

Against a struggling Rockets team missing its top scorers and that has scored 100 or fewer points in four of their last seven games, take UNDER 225.5 (-110).

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