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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