Phoenix Suns (1-1) vs Utah Jazz (1-1)
Game Info: Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 10:00 pm (Footprint Center)
Betting Odds: Phoenix Suns -6 -- Over/Under: Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns meet Saturday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz look for their first road win to get a game above a .500 record. The Utah Jazz have lost 5 of their last 6 road games. The Utah Jazz are averaging 117 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 124 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson is averaging 18.5 points and 4 rebounds. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Collin Sexton is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Utah Jazz are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 38.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 49.5 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns look for a win to get above a .500 record. The Phoenix Suns have won 5 of their last 6 home games. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 101.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting and allowing 102 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Devin Booker is averaging 32 points and 8 assists, while Kevin Durant is averaging 28.5 points and 11 rebounds. Josh Okogie is the third double-digit scorer and Eric Gordon is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.5 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 20.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 54.5 rebounds per game.
Randy’s Pick
The Phoenix Suns are going to get the benefit of the doubt from oddsmakers, and it doesn't hurt they're at home with the rest advantage. The Jazz played last night. However, this is decent sized chalk for a Suns team that's still down Bradley Beal and likely Devin Booker. The Suns are without two of their three best players. The Utah Jazz aren't a bad basketball team, and they're coming off a nice win last night over the Clippers. I'll take a stab with the free points.
Randy’s Pick Utah Jazz +6
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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