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Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (28-29) battle the Utah Jazz (29-31) Thursday. Tip from Vivint Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Thunder vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Crazy enough, this will be the 1st of 4 games between these teams this season.

The Jazz lost to the Grizzlies 117-111 on the road Feb. 15, before the All-Star break, covering as an 11.5-point favorite in their last action. They are 3-0-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 games yet are 3-1-3 in their last 7. Utah is 33-26-1 ATS on the season.

The Thunder, on the other hand, are 35-21-1 ATS on the season. They are 3-1 ATS over their last 4 games as well. Oklahoma City is coming off a 133-96 win over Houston, covering as a 10-point home favorite.

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Thunder 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 11:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Thunder -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Jazz -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +1.5 (+100) | Jazz -1.5 (-120)
Over/Under (O/U): 240.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Thunder at Jazz key injuries

Thunder

None

Jazz

G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 122, Jazz 120

Moneyline

PASS.

This is playable either way, but I would rather take the spread to get a point in favor of the road side.

Against the spread

BET THUNDER -1.5 (+100).

The trends support the Thunder here. For starters, the Jazz are just 11-18 ATS as a favorite. They have thrived this season when an underdog. The Jazz have failed to cover 3 straight home games as well. The Jazz began as favorites, but this has turned into a pick ’em.

The Thunder are also 17-10-1 ATS on the road, and they are 26-13-1 ATS as an underdog. Utah will also be down a key scoring option in Sexton while the Thunder come in at full strength.

The dominance of G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be on display against a Jazz defense that gives up the 8th-most points per game to guards. Ultimately, back THUNDER -1.5 (+100).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 240.5 (-110).

The Thunder rank 3rd in the NBA in pace while the Jazz sit 14th. Neither team ranks in the top 10 in defensive rating either. The Jazz have gone Over in 4 of their last 6 games and have scored 120 or more in 3 of their last 4.

OKC, on the other hand, has gone Over in 4 of its last 6 as well and has topped 130 in 3 of its last 4. Back the OVER 240.5 (-110).

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Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (24-55) visit Vivint Smart Home Arena Wednesday to take on the Utah Jazz (47-32). Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Thunder vs. Jazz odds and lines, and make our expert NBA picks, predictions and bets.

The Thunder are coming off a 4-point home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, coving as 3.5-point favorites. Oklahoma City is 9-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last 11 games, but only 2-2 in its last 4.

The Thunder, without most of its key players, were led by F Jaylen Hoard, who scored 24 points and grabbed 21 rebounds in their 98-94 win over Portland. OKC has been long eliminated from playoff contention.

As for the Jazz, it still has seeding to play for and potentially home-court advantage on the line. Utah is 5th in the Western Conference, a half-game ahead of the Denver Nuggets.

Utah also played Tuesday night, pushing as 6-point home favorites. It won 121-115 in overtime against the Memphis Grizzlies. The Jazz are 0-7-1 ATS in its last 8 games.

Thunder 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 12:06 a.m. ET.

Money line: Thunder +1100 (bet $100 to win $1100) | Jazz -3000 (bet $3000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Thunder +17.5 (-112) | Jazz -17.5 (-108)
Over/Under (O/U): 219.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

Thunder at Jazz key injuries

Thunder (not officially submitted)

G Tre Mann (hamstring) out
G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) out
G Lu Dort (shoulder) out
G Josh Giddey (hip) out
F Darius Bazley (knee) out

Jazz (not officially submitted)

None

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Thunder at Jazz odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Jazz 115, Thunder 101

Money line

PASS.

The Thunder are actually an enticing play here, but I’ll opt to pass even at +1100 as the Jazz have the motivation to win this game, unlike the Suns did against OKC the other night.

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Against the spread

LEAN to the THUNDER +17.5 (-112).

This is more of a bet against the Jazz’s dominance.

They failed to cover 7 straight games prior to their push against the Grizzlies. Utah still has motivation and wants to hold the No. 5 spot in the conference to avoid the Golden State Warriors and get the Dallas Mavericks instead.

Considering Oklahoma City is more of a question mark with many of its key players out, bettors should look toward the total for better value.

OKC did win Sunday against Phoenix, who had already clinched the conference, despite being double-digit underdogs. It should be able to keep this game within 18. OKC is 27-11 ATS as a road underdog this season.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 219.5 (-115).

The Jazz’s defense should be able to heavily limit an OKC team that doesn’t have much to play for and will be without almost all of its key scorers. Utah is 4-5 O/U in its last 9.

OKC has gone under the projected total in 3 straight games and has scored under 102 in 2 of the 3.

Given its lack of playmaking, the Thunder may struggle to score against a team that needs to win and is at home. OKC is 17-21 O/U as a road underdog this season.

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