Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Preview
At 9:00 ET, the Jazz (-184) will host the Warriors (+153) in a Western Conference matchup. Utah is favored by 4.5 points and has won six straight games. Golden State, on the other hand, has lost two in a row and is 12th in the Western Conference.
This game will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and can be seen on NBCS. The over/under line for this game is 242.5 points.
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Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Warriors and Jazz have gone in favor of the Warriors, putting together a record of 7-3. As the underdog, the Warriors have performed well against the spread vs. the Jazz, going 3-0.
- Across the Warriors last ten road games, the team averaged 119 points per game while allowing 122. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 2-8 straight-up.
- Across their ten previous home games, Utah has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 6-4 while averaging 117 points per game.
- The last ten games that Golden State was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 2-8 straight up.
- Utah has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.
Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Warriors are 18-22 on the season after losing to the Grizzlies by a score of 116-107. In the Western Conference, they are in 12th place and are 5th in the Pacific Division.
Golden State has lost two straight games and is 4.5-point underdogs against the Jazz. As the underdog, they have gone 4-13 this season and are 11-5 ATS in those games.
For the season, the Warriors have an average scoring differential of +0.6 points per game on the road. Their road ATS record is 11-7 compared to 7-14 straight up.
In their games this season, the Warriors have averaged 235.4 points per game, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 242.5. Their O/U record for the season is 23-16-1.
Against the spread, the Warriors are 18-21 overall and have failed to cover in three straight games on the road. In their last game, they were 7.5-point favorites but lost to the Grizzlies by nine points.
In terms of scoring, the Warriors are 10th in the NBA with 117.2 points per game. However, when playing on the road, they are averaging 118.9 points compared to 115.8 at home.
So far this season, Golden State has outscored the NBA scoring average in 55% of their games. When it comes to pace, they are 13th in the league at 99.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Warriors are 4th in both attempts and makes at 14.7 made threes per game. Overall, they are shooting 36% from beyond the arc.
Currently, the Warriors’ defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 118.2 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Warriors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 55.2% while allowing 36.2% from downtown.
At 26-16, the Jazz have the 4th-best ATS record at home this season. Their ATS win streak at home is at four games, and they are 16-4 overall. As the favorite, they are 7-2 ATS at home.
Utah has won six straight games and is 9th in the Western Conference. In their last game, they defeated the Pacers by a score of 132-105. The O/U line for that game was 245.5.
This season, the Jazz have gone 19-17-1 on the O/U, with an average of 232.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 242.5, and Utah’s games have averaged a combined 235 points.
In the Western Conference, the Jazz are 12-15 against other teams and 10-5 in non-conference games. At home, they are 15-5 compared to 7-15 on the road.
On the ATS, Utah has covered the spread in six straight games. As the favorite, they are 8-1 this season. At home, they have an average scoring differential of +8.4 points per game.
At home, the Jazz have been one of the best offensive teams in the league, averaging 123.6 points per game. Overall, they are 11th in the league in scoring at 116.8 points per game. For the season, Utah has outscored the NBA scoring average in 57.1% of their games.
Utah has been a strong three-point shooting team this season, ranking 13th in made threes per game. However, they are just 22nd in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. Overall, the Jazz are 18th in field goal percentage.
When it comes to pace, the Jazz are 9th in the league at 100 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 7th in the NBA. So far, Utah has been able to get to the free-throw line 23 times per game, which is 13th in the league.
At present, the Jazz’s defense is ranked 22nd, allowing 118.2 points per game. The Jazz defense is coming off a game in which they held the Pacers offense to just 55.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 105 points to Indiana.
With a 4.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Jazz to secure a 112-109 victory.
Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- Take the Jazz on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Warriors (+4.5)
- Our NBA model projects 221 points, and we suggest taking the under
Utah Jazz Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Chris Paul – Hand – Out
- Gary Payton II – Hamstring – Out
- Moses Moody – Calf – Out
