Utah Jazz (13-42) vs Houston Rockets (34-21)
Game Info: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 9:30 pm (Delta Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +7.5 — Over/Under: 229
The Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz meet Saturday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Timberwolves, lost to the Warriors, and they play the Bucks, Spurs, and Kings next. The Houston Rockets are averaging 112.7 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 108.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting. Jalen Green is averaging 21.2 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Alperen Sengun is averaging 18.8 points and 10.5 rebounds. Fred VanVleet is the third double-digit scorer and Amen Thompson is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Clippers and Thunder, and they play the Trail Blazers, Kings, and Timberwolves 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 Jazz have won three of their last four games as home underdogs following a loss.
- The Rockets have lost each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Jazz.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in 11 of the last 12 games between the Rockets and Jazz at Delta Center.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 11 games as underdogs against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Rockets have won each of their last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last five road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Jazz.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Rockets.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.4).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.6).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.0).
- The Rockets rank 1st in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.6).
Houston Rockets 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 Rockets will be without Fred VanVleet and Cody Zeller.
Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Prediction
On paper, the Houston Rockets should have their way with the Jazz, but this is a letdown spot after a win over the Timberwolves in a revenge spot. Let’s not forget, that the Rockets are still a young team learning how to consistently win games and win the games they’re supposed to win. Even with last night’s win, the Rockets are 3-7 SU and ATS in their last 10 games. The Jazz don’t win games, but they’ve quietly covered five of their last nine games and did beat the Rockets last April as a double-digit underdog. The Jazz aren’t completely useless in the betting market, with 28 covers. It wouldn’t be shocking to see the Rockets come out sluggish in this spot. Give me the Jazz and the points.