Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Utah Jazz (1-1) are on the road Saturday for the first time this season, taking on the Phoenix Suns (1-1) Saturday night. Tip-off from Footprint Arena is 10 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Suns odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

Season series: First meeting of 2023.

The Jazz played Friday night, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 120-118 at home as 4.5-point underdogs. They lost their season opener 130-114 at home to the Sacramento Kings.

The Suns are coming off a 100-95 road loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, covering the 6.5-point spread as underdogs. They opened the season with a 108-104 road win over the Golden State Warriors.

Jazz at Suns odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Jazz +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Suns -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +5.5 (-110) | Suns -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 223.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Jazz at Suns key injuries

Jazz

  • Johnny Juzang (quad) questionable

Suns

  • Bradley Beal (back) out
  • Devin Booker (ankle) doubtful
  • Damion Lee (knee) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

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Jazz at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Jazz 112, Suns 108

Moneyline

The Suns won’t have Beal and likely no Booker. They have depth, but they work much better as depth than starters.

They scored only 95 points Thursday. And while they have allowed 204 points in 2 games, the Jazz like to score, scoring 114 and 120 points in their first 2 games of the season.

Expect the Jazz to pick up an upset win over the favored Suns.

BET JAZZ (+180). 

Against the spread

This is the first game the Suns have been favored. They covered the spread in both games to start the season.

The Jazz have been underdogs in every game so far this season and are 1-1 ATS.

The Suns’ lone victory was by 4 points.

I like the Jazz to win outright, but if you want some room to breathe for the outcome, JAZZ -5.5 (-110) isn’t a bad way to go.

Over/Under

The Suns’ highest game total so far this season is 212. The Jazz have had totals of 238 and higher in their 2 games so far.

Two of their 3 meetings last year did not reach tonight’s projected total.

BET UNDER 223.5 (-105). 

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Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns odds, picks and predictions

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

The Utah Jazz (12-9) face the Phoenix Suns (12-6) on the road Saturday night with both teams coming off a game on Friday. Tip-off for Saturday night’s game is 9 p.m. ET at Footprint Center. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Suns odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz lost Friday night on the road 129-118 to the Golden State Warriors as 8-point underdogs. They have lost 3 games in a row and 6 of their last 8.

The Suns held on to beat the Detroit Pistons at home 108-102 Friday, failing to cover the 12-point spread. They have a 3-game winning streak and have won 4 of their last 5 games.

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Jazz at Suns odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:15 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Jazz +225 (bet $100 to win $225) | Suns -270 (bet $270 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +6.5 (+100) | Suns -6.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Suns key injuries

Jazz

  • Leandro Bolmaro (concussion) questionable
  • Mike Conley (leg) out
  • Rudy Gay (hand) out
  • Johnny Juzang (wrist) out

Suns

  • Jae Crowder (not with team) out
  • Cameron Johnson (knee) out
  • Chris Paul (heel) out
  • Landry Shamet (concussion) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Suns picks and predictions

Prediction

Suns 124, Jazz 115

Moneyline

The Jazz beat the Suns 134-133 in Salt Lake on Nov. 18. F Lauri Markkanen scored 38 points shooting 15-for-18 from the field, including an improbable shot at and the end of the shot clock with 38.5 seconds left in the game to seal the win.

But the Jazz are 6-7 on the road while the Suns are 10-1 at home this season.

The Suns are playing well while the Jazz have been fading.

But betting the Suns on the moneyline doesn’t make sense. The payout isn’t worth the action.

PASS. 

Against the spread

The Suns have covered the spread in 4 of their last 6 games.

The Jazz have failed to cover in three straight and are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games. In their last 6 losses, they have not lost by fewer than 7 points.

In the Suns’ last 6 wins, they have won by at least 7 in 5 of them.

BET SUNS -6.5 (-120).

Over/Under

Four of the Jazz’s last 5 games have had totals of more than 231. The last game the Jazz and Suns played reached 267 points.

Opponents have scored at least 120 in 4 of the Jazz’ las 5 games.

BET OVER 232.5 (-110).

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