Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Prediction NBA Picks 12/13/24

Utah Jazz (5-18) vs Phoenix Suns (12-11)

December 13, 2024 at 09:30 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +6.5 / Phoenix Suns -6.5 — Over/Under: 228.5

The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz meet Friday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Pick.

Phoenix Suns Betting Preview

The Phoenix Suns lost to the Magic and Heat, and they play the Trail Blazers, Pacers, and Pistons next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 113.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 113.5 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 25.8 points and 6.7 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 25.1 points and 3.8 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.6 rebounds per game.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz lost to the Kings, beat the Trail Blazers, and they play the Clippers, Pistons, and Nets next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 108.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.6 points on 48.1 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.2 points and 6.5 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 17.8 points and 8.7 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 5.7 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 78.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.

Why the Phoenix Suns will win

The Jazz have lost each of their last 12 games at Delta Center against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
The Suns have won 14 of their last 15 night games against the Jazz.
The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games at Delta Center against Suns teams that held a winning record.
The Suns have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

Each of the last five night games between the Suns and Jazz have gone OVER the total points line.
Each of the Suns’ last four road games have gone OVER the total points line.

Utah Jazz Player Facts

Collin Sexton ranks 4th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for FT% (89.8%) this season.
Keyonte George ranks 30th amongst qualified players for assists per game (5.6) this season.

Phoenix Suns Player Facts

Bradley Beal ranks 13th amongst qualified Guards for FG% (49.3%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

The Jazz ranks 30th in the league for turnover percentage this season (16.1%).
The Jazz rank 29th in the league for steals per game this season (6.9).
The Suns rank 28th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (26.1%).
The Suns rank T3rd in the league for Q4 win percentage this season (60.9%).