Thunder vs. Jazz: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

See betting odds and predictions for the OKC Thunder game against the Utah Jazz to tip off the season.

The Oklahoma  City Thunder play the Utah Jazz on Oct. 20, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 8 p.m. Central Time and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a new group of rookies ready to take part in the next stage of the rebuild. The Utah Jazz, coming off a disappointing playoffs defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers, will try to assert their Western Conference dominane once again.

Thunder at Jazz notable injuries

Eric Paschall is probable for the Utah Jazz. No notable injuries are listed for the Thunder, though Kenrich Williams was inactive during the preseason.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook

  • Point spread: Thunder +13.5
  • Money line: Thunder +650 / Jazz -1100
  • Over-under: 220.5

Advice and prediction

The second half of last season is not indicative of who the Oklahoma City Thunder are. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the lineup, the team was 16-19 and hit the spread frequently. Betting this early in the season is risky, but I’d take the spread on the Thunder but assume the Jazz will win. At -1100, it’s not worth betting on the Utah ML.

If Kenrich Williams is out, I’ll be less confident in this bet.

Prediction: Jazz 112, Thunder 103

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