Houston Rockets (49-27) vs Utah Jazz (16-60)
Game Info: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 8:00 pm (Toyota Center (Houston))
Betting Odds: Houston Rockets -17.5 -- Over/Under: 225.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: Space City Home Network
The Utah Jazz invade the Toyota Center to do battle with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz have been in horrific form as they've lost 16 of their last 17 games overall, and they will be eager to snap a six-game losing streak after falling just short to the Hornets in a 110-106 road defeat on Monday. Keyonte George led the team with 20 points off the bench, Brice Sensabaugh added 19 points with five assists, while Isaiah Collier chipped in with 17 points and seven assists. As a team, the Jazz shot just 40 percent from the field and 14 of 52 from the 3-point line as they struggled to get going and managed just 21 points in the first quarter to fall behind right away. The Jazz did show a bit of fight as they cut a 14-point deficit to just one point before the Hornets finished strong to slip away in the end. Svi Mykahiliuk had a rough game as he finished with just two points on zero of seven shooting.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been on a tear, as they've won 12 of their last 14 games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back here after having their three-game win streak snapped by the Lakers in a 104-98 road defeat on Monday. Amen Thompson led the team with 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists; Dillon Brooks added 16 points, while Jabari Smith Jr chipped in with 15 points and 11 rebounds off the bench. As a team, the Rockets shot just 41 percent from the field and 10 of 32 from the 3-point line as they battled with the Lakers in a game that remained within single digits right till the final buzzer. Fred VanVleet had another rough game as he shot just two of 14 from the field and one of seven from the 3-point line to finish with just seven points in 40 minutes of action. The Rockets will face the Thunder following this one.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 15 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have won each of their last 10 home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as road underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last five games between the Jazz and Rockets.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Rockets have lost three of their last four games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine night games against Jazz teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against the Rockets.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets' last nine night games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Jazz's last five games as road underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Prediction
The Jazz are still severely shorthanded with Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, and Cody Williams all out, while the Rockets are coming into this one with a full squad. The Jazz have been the coldest team in the league as they've been hit hard by injuries, while the Rockets have been flying under the radar as one of the hottest teams in the league lately. The line was always going to be hefty for this matchup, but I still think the Rockets will make light work of the depleted Jazz, who are basically playing second and third-string players.
Peter’s Pick Houston -17.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
