Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Preview
The Utah Jazz head to Phoenix to take on the Suns in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are favored by 6.5 points and have a moneyline of -269. The Jazz are 10th in the West and have won two straight. The Suns are 5th in the West and have also won two straight. The over/under line is 243.5.
This game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET. You can catch the action on AZFa.
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Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games that the Suns have hosted the Jazz, they are a perfect 3-0. The last last three times that the Jazz have faced off against the Suns as the underdog, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Jazz last five road games, the team averaged 119 points per game while allowing 129. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- In their last five home games, Phoenix has averaged 122 points per game while allowing 115. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
- Phoenix has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Prediction
Today, the Jazz are 26-26 on the season and have won two straight games. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 10th place and are 4th in the Northwest Division.
As the underdog this season, Utah has gone 15-23 and is 21-17 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are 6.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 31-21.
In their last game, the Jazz defeated the Thunder by a score of 124-117. The O/U line for that game was 239.5, and Utah covered the spread as 3-point underdogs.
This season, the Jazz have played in an average of 237.6 points per game, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 243.5. Their over/under record for the season is 29-22-1.
In non-conference games, the Jazz have gone 13-8 compared to 13-18 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, their ATS record is 13-15.
The Jazz are one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the league, ranking 2nd with 12.7 offensive boards per game. They are 6th in assists, averaging 28.4 per game. In terms of scoring, Utah is 11th in the league at 117.9 points per game. However, their scoring is higher at home (123.9) compared to on the road (112.7).
When it comes to pace, the Jazz play at the 10th fastest tempo in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in field goal percentage at 47%. From two-point range, they are 14th in the league at 55% but have struggled from beyond the arc, shooting just 35% (22nd).
Utah is 6th in free throw attempts per game (23.2) and have made an average of 19.1 free throws per contest. Coming into the game, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 61.5% of their games this season. In terms of their current form, the Jazz have outscored their scoring average in each of their last three games.
Coming into the game, the Jazz’s defense is giving up an average of 119.7 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 57.7% of their games. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Jazz defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.5% while allowing 38.2% from downtown.
Phoenix has won two straight games as the favorite and is favored by 6.5 points today. As the favorite, the Suns have a scoring margin of +5.1 points per game.
The Suns have an average scoring differential of +2.2 points per game at home this season. Against the spread, they are 8-17 at home and 14-23 as the favorite.
In their last game, the Suns beat the Bucks by a score of 114-106. The O/U line for that game was 242.5 points, and Phoenix covered the spread (-6).
Phoenix’s O/U record for the season is 25-26, and their games have averaged 231.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 243.5 points.
The Suns are currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 30-21. Against Western Conference opponents, they are 17-14 and 5-7 against other teams in the Pacific Division.
When it comes to scoring, the Suns are 12th in the NBA at 117.3 points per game. However, they are averaging just 116.8 points per game at home this season. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 54.9% of their games.
Phoenix is one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 3rd in field goal percentage at 49%. They are also 4th in true shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, the Suns are hitting 37% of their three-point attempts.
When it comes to pace, the Suns are 21st in the NBA at 98.1 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 15th in the league with an average of 26.5 per game.
Coming into the game, the Suns defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 37.3% of their games. Currently, they are 15th in the NBA at 114.4 points per game allowed. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Suns squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 53.6% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.7% from downtown.
With a 6.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Suns to secure a 119-116 victory.
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Jazz (+6.5)
- Our NBA model projects 235 points, and we suggest taking the under
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Bradley Beal – Ankle – Questionable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Brice Sensabaugh – Hip – Questionable
