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
- F Leandro Bolmaro (concussion) questionable
- G Mike Conley (leg) out
- F Rudy Gay (hand) out
- G Johnny Juzang (wrist) out
Suns
- F Jae Crowder (not with team) out
- F Cameron Johnson (knee) out
- G Chris Paul (heel) out
- G 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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