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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
- G Johnny Juzang (quad) questionable
Suns
- G Bradley Beal (back) out
- G Devin Booker (ankle) doubtful
- F 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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