Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Suns versus the Jazz? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN. The game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT.
The Suns are the favorites in this Western conference matchup the against the Jazz. The over/under for the game is set at 236.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Utah Jazz – Phoenix Suns odds
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three games between Utah and Phoenix, the Suns have dominated the series, going 3-0. This includes a convincing margin of victory of 12 points per contest. Across the last three head-to-head matchups, Phoenix is averaging 118 points compared to Utah at 106.
- In their last five road games, Phoenix has averaged 107 points per game while allowing 107 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last five home games, Utah has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 111 points per game.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Suns have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Prediction
With a win over the Jazz, the Suns will improve their record back to .500, as they are currently 5-6 overall this season. At the moment, the team holds 9th place in the Western Conference and 4th place in the Pacific division.
So far, Phoenix’s ATS record is below .500 at 5-6. The Suns maintain an ATS record of 3-2 on the road, while they have a 2-4 record vs. the spread when playing at home.
In terms of their over/under record, the Suns are 7-4-0 so far this season. In their games, the average over/under line is 225.3, and they maintain a 0.8 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Suns recently showcased a strong offensive performance, scoring 133 points against the Timberwolves. This output exceeded their season average of 113.7 points per game. Phoenix’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 98.5 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 15th in attempts and 6th in three-point shooting percentage.
At present, the Suns’ defense is ranked 16th, allowing 112.4 points per game.
When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Suns squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 52.4% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 33.9% from downtown.
The Jazz head into today’s action with an overall record of 4-7 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. The team is currently 11th in the Western Conference, and they are also 4th in the Northwest division.
The Jazz have successfully covered the spread in their last two games and hold an overall ATS record of 5-6. This season, Utah has a 2-0 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 3-6 as underdogs.
Utah currently holds an over/under record of 8-3-0 for the season. The average over/under line in their games stands at 228.1, and their differential vs. the over/under line this season is 5.5.
In their recent matchup, the Jazz offense ended with 115 points against the Trail Blazers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.3% and made 13 threes. Leading the Jazz in scoring vs. the Trail Blazers was Jordan Clarkson with his 30 points. Lauri Markkanen also added 21 points for the Jazz.
Coming into today’s game, the Jazz’s defense is giving up an average of 119.5 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Jazz defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 58.3% while allowing 35.4% from downtown.
Our projections indicate that the Suns should come out top with a projected score of 115-101.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Betting Tips
- Take the Suns on the moneyline
- The Suns should also cover at -5
- Our NBA model projects 216 points, and we suggest taking the under
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Walker Kessler – Elbow – Out
Phoenix Suns Injury Report
- Bradley Beal – Lower Back – Doubtful
- Devin Booker – Calf – Probable
- Damion Lee – Knee – Out
- Drew Eubanks – Lower Back – Probable
