Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction NBA Picks 12/3/24

Utah Jazz 

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 Thunder 

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. 

Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction