Utah Jazz (17-63) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (66-14)
Game Info: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +0.0001 -- Over/Under: 0.0001 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: KJZZ-TV
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, April 11, 2025, in a Western Conference matchup with very different stakes for each team. The Thunder, who boast an impressive 66-14 record and sit atop the conference, will look to extend their dominance as they prepare for the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Jazz, at 17-63, find themselves at the bottom of the standings and are simply aiming to finish the season on a competitive note.
Both squads are managing a number of players who will potentially sit out in this game. For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Alex Ducas are all listed as questionable. The Jazz are also banged up, with Isaiah Collier, KJ Martin, Elijah Harkless, Walker Kessler, and John Collins all uncertain to play.
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Chet Holmgren Over 7.5 Rebounds
Holmgren is averaging 14.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, with a field goal percentage of 49.2%. Holmgren's rebounding has been a key aspect of his game, and has even had a game where he secured 17 rebounds back in February. He has a favorable matchup in this game going against the Jazz, who are giving up 52.2 rebounds per game to opposing teams, which is well above the league average.
Jalin Williams Over 20.5 Points
Jalin Williams is averaging 21.6 points per game, marking a significant increase from his previous season's average of 19.1 points per game. Williams boasts a field goal percentage of 48.4%, including a three-point shooting percentage of 36.5%, and maintains a free throw percentage of 78.9%. In addition to his scoring, he contributes 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. He’s coming off a big game where he dropped 33 points against the Phoenix Suns. There’s a good chance SGA doesn’t play in this game, which will lead to Williams being the Thunder teams main offensive contributor.
Kyle Filipowski Over 9.5 Rebounds
Filipowski is averaging 5.9 rebounds per game, comprising approximately 1.5 offensive rebounds and 4.4 defensive rebounds per game. His total rebound percentage stands at 12.3%, reflecting his effectiveness in securing missed shots. As expected, we’ve seen his rebounding numbers dramatically increase since he’s been in this starting lineup. He’s coming off a game where he secured 18 rebounds against the Portland Trailblazers. He’s secured double-digit rebounds in 4 of his last 6 games. This should be another good spot for Filipowski to have a nice night on the glass.
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