Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 9:00 ET, the Golden State Warriors (-118) will travel to Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz (-103). The Jazz have dropped three straight games and are currently 11th in the Western Conference, while the Warriors are 10th.
This Western Conference matchup will be televised on NBCS and is being played at the Delta Center. The over/under line is currently set at 237.5 points, with the Warriors favored by 1.
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Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Jazz, the Warriors have put together a record of 4-1. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Warriors and Jazz, taking the Warriors against the spread has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Golden State has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 126 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- Although Utah has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-3. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Warriors have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
Golden State is favored by 1 point in today’s game against the Jazz. The Warriors have gone 20-11 as the favorite this season and have been favored in 31 of their 52 games.
When looking at their ATS record, Golden State is 27-24 for the season and 16-8 on the road. As the favorite, they are 13-18 ATS and have covered the spread in four straight road games.
The Warriors are 26-26 overall this season, which has them in 10th place in the Western Conference. Against the West, they are 14-20 and 4-9 against Pacific Division opponents. In non-conference play, they are 12-6.
In their last game, the Warriors lost to the Clippers by a score of 130-125. The O/U line for that game was 237, and Golden State was favored by 4 points. The loss dropped their ATS record to 27-24 for the season.
This season, Golden State has a 28-23-1 O/U record, and their games have averaged 237.2 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 237.5 is just slightly higher than their season average of 232.8.
When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are 6th in the league at 119.3 points per game. On the road, they are averaging 120.5 points per game compared to 118.4 at home. In terms of pace, Golden State is 9th in the NBA at 100.2 possessions per game.
One of the strengths of the Warriors’ offense is their ability to get out and shoot three-pointers. They are 2nd in the league in three-pointers made at 15 per game. Overall, they are 6th in three-point shooting percentage at 37%.
When it comes to two-point shooting, Golden State is 17th in the league at 54%. Overall, they are 17th in field goal percentage at 47%. In terms of offensive rebounds, the Warriors are 4th in the NBA at 12.4 per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Warriors’ defense is giving up an average of 117.8 points per contest. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Warriors squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 54.7% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 35.8% from downtown.
Today, the Jazz will look to snap a three-game losing streak as they host the Warriors. Utah is currently 11th in the Western Conference with a record of 26-29.
As the underdog, the Jazz have gone 15-25 this season and are 21-19 against the spread as the underdog. Utah has been the underdog in 40 of their 55 games this season.
On average, Utah’s games have seen a combined scoring total of 238.1 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 237.5. This season, the Jazz have a 31-23-1 O/U record.
In their last game, the Jazz lost to the Lakers by a score of 138-122. The O/U line for that game was 240.5, and Utah was favored by 4.5 points going into the game.
Against the spread, the Jazz have gone 31-24 this season, including a 18-8 record at home. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two home games.
Overall, the Jazz are 4th in the Northwest Division and have gone 5-6 against division opponents. In the Western Conference, they are 13-21 compared to 13-8 in non-conference games.
This season, the Jazz have been one of the top offensive teams in the NBA, ranking 11th in scoring at 117.7 points per game. However, they have been even better at home, where they are averaging 123.2 points per game.
Utah’s offense has been one of the most efficient in the league, as they are shooting 47% from the field. They have also been one of the top teams in terms of getting to the free-throw line, averaging 23 attempts per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 12th in made threes per game but are just 22nd in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. Overall, they are 14th in two-point shooting at 55%.
Looking at the Jazz defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 120.4 points per game (25th). On two point field goal attempts, the Jazz’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.8% and allowing 38.7% from beyond the arc.
Based on our projections, we have the Warriors coming out on top by a score of 138-136.
Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Warriors on the moneyline
- The Warriors should also cover at -1
- Projecting a combined 274 points, we like the over
Utah Jazz Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
