Utah Jazz (13-41) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (44-10)
Game Info: Friday, February 21, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +15 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: KJZZ-TV
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz meet Friday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Heat, lost to the Timberwolves, and they play the Timberwolves, Nets, and Hawks next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 117.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 104.9 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.5 points and 6.1 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21 points and 5.5 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 11.9 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Clippers, split with the Lakers, and they play the Rockets, Trail Blazers, and Kings next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 112.3 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 119.4 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.6 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.3 points and 2.9 rebounds. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 3.9 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The home team has won eight of the Thunder's last nine games.
- The home team has covered the spread in nine of the Jazz's last 10 games.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five road games.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won each of their last 14 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 10 night games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last six games against the Jazz following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz's last seven night games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Thunder's last nine games as road favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks and Collin Sexton. KJ Martin is questionable due to conditioning issues.
The Thunder will be without Nikola Topic, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, and Ousmane Dieng.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Prediction
This is a massive line for teams that have had a week off. There are potential rust issues that could lead to sloppy play. Still, you have to trust the Thunder and the fact they have a 68 percent cover percentage, which is easily the best in the NBA. You're sitting pretty if you've blindly backed OKC all season. The Thunder are also 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games as a double-digit favorite. It doesn't get much better than that, folks. The Utah Jazz don't defend, they don't win games, they struggle to cover in these spots, and they're still severely banged up. I don't love the line, but I'll continue to back the Thunder as long as the tickets keep cashing.
Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder -15
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
