| MATCHUP | Utah Jazz | Houston Rockets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-11 | 9-3 |
| Spread | +17.5 -105 | -17.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +900 | -1580 |
| Total | Over 217.5 (-110) | Under 217.5 (-110) |
| Where | Toyota Center (Houston), Houston, TX | |
| When | Friday, November 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | KJZZ-TV | |
Jazz vs Rockets Prediction
I don’t love getting involved with these monster lines in the NBA, but it’s the only option in this spot. The Jazz are probably the worst team in the NBA, and their 2-10 ATS record doesn’t make them any more attractive. The Jazz have zero value in the betting market right now. Meanwhile, we’ve been backing the Rockets all season, and they’re 9-3 SU and ATS. These are two teams heading in different directions, and there’s only one way to go if forced to pick.
Obviously there’s better options on the NBA card overall as this line is monstrous. However, if forced to play it, I have to roll with the Rockets. The Jazz are deplorable offensively and aren’t covering numbers despite being big underdogs nightly. Give me the Rockets in a home beatdown.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Heat and Magic, and they play the Spurs next. The Jazz have lost 10 straight games. The Jazz are 0-5 SU on the road, 1-6 SU at home, and 2-10 ATS on the season.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 106.6 points per game on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.1 points per game on 45 percent shooting. Keyonte George is averaging 20.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 18 points and 6.8 rebounds per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. is averaging 16.3 points and 5 rebounds per game. Darryn Peterson is averaging 16.3 points and 4 rebounds per game. The Utah Jazz are shooting 32.7 percent from beyond the arc and 76.7 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
The Houston Rockets beat the Nuggets and Warriors, and they play the Wizards next. The Rockets have won 18 of their last 22 games. The Rockets are 3-2 SU on the road, 6-1 SU at home, and 9-3 ATS this season.
The Houston Rockets are averaging 115.5 points per game on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 106.5 points per game on 45.3 percent shooting. Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.1 points per game and 9.4 rebounds. Kevin Durant is averaging 20.9 points per game and 6.1 rebounds. Jabari Smith Jr. is averaging 16.8 points per game and 6.6 rebounds. Amen Thompson is averaging 15.3 points per game and 6.8 rebounds. The Houston Rockets are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Houston Rockets are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Jazz vs Rockets Injury Report
The Rockets are without Steven Adams due to a soleus strain. Clint Capela is out with an ankle sprain. Marcus Smart is suspended.
Jaren Jackson is out for the Jazz with an MLC tear. Jusuf Nurkic is out with a plantar plate tear. Lauri Markkanen is questionable with a wrist sprain.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 15 road games.
- The favorites have won 23 of the Jazz’s last 24 games.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 games as road underdogs.
- The Rockets have covered the spread in each of their last four home games against the Jazz.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Rockets have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in seven of their last eight night games against the Rockets following a home loss.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last six home games against the Jazz have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of the Jazz’s last 10 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.