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Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction NBA Picks 12/3/24
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Oklahoma City Thunder (15-5) vs Utah Jazz (4-16)
December 3, 2024 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -16.5 — Over/Under: 226
The Utah Jazz invade the Paycom Center to do battle with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Utah JazzÂ
The Utah Jazz have been in a major slump as they’ve lost eight of their last nine games overall and they will be hoping to put an end to a four-game slide after falling painfully short to the Lakers in a 105-104 home defeat on Sunday. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 22 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, John Collins added 21 points with nine rebounds and three assists, Collin Sexton scored 15 points while Walker Kessler chipped in with 13 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks. As a team, the Jazz shot 50 percent from the field and 14 of 40 from the 3-point line as they struggled for a majority of the contest and trailed by nine points midway through the fourth quarter before they closed the game on a 12-4 run to get within one point before the clock expired. The Jazz will face the Trail Blazers following this game.
Oklahoma City ThunderÂ
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been in pretty good form as they’ve won seven of their last 10 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back in this one after having their four-game win streak halted by the Rockets in a 119-116 road defeat on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 32 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, Jalen Williams added 22 points with seven assists while Isaiah Hartenstein chipped in with 19 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. As a team, the Thunder shot 44 percent from the field and 13 of 39 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in control when they poured in 36 points in the third quarter to lead by eight points before they went cold and managed just 20 points in the fourth quarter to allow the Rockets to run them down with time to spare.Â
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 12 games at Paycom Center against Jazz teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have lost 25 of their last 26 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last five games against the Jazz following a loss.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven night games against Northwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
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- Each of the Jazz’s last four games as underdogs following a home loss have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the Thunder’s last five games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for steals per game this season (11.6).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for turnovers per game this season (11.8).
- The Jazz ranks 30th in the league for turnover percentage this season (15.7%).
- The Jazz rank 29th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (10.1).
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Jazz are still missing Kyle Filipowski and Jordan Clarkson, while the Thunder have ruled out Jaylin Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Alex Caruso again. The Jazz have been in terrible shape and they will be kicking themselves after losing by one point to the Lakers in their last game, while the Thunder were in great form before they got stopped in their tracks by a red-hot Rockets team in their last outing. The Thunder is hefty for this one, but the Thunder should have no trouble winning this one comfortably.Â
