Utah Jazz (1-7) vs Phoenix Suns (7-1)
November 12, 2024 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +3.5 / Phoenix Suns -3.5 — Over/Under: 234
The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns beat the Mavericks, lost to the Kings, and they play the Kings, Thunder, and Timberwolves next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 114.8 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 23.1 points and 3.9 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Bucks, beat the Spurs, and they play the Mavericks, Kings, and Clippers next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 105 points on 42 percent shooting and allowing 119 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 16.7 points and 7 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 15.8 points and 7.4 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 6.4 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last nine games at Delta Center against teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have won 13 of their last 14 night games against the Jazz.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games at Delta Center against teams that held a winning record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against the Jazz following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the Suns’ last eight games as road favorites following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Jazz’s last four night games at Delta Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (11.0).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (19.3).
- The Suns rank 29th for second-chance points per game (9.9) this season.
- The Suns are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both turnovers and assists per game this season.
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Prediction
You can make a case for the Utah Jazz and the points at home, considering the Suns are down Durant and could be without Jusuf Nurkic as well. However, the Jazz aren’t good, and I’d need more pints to pull the trigger with them. Even without Durant, the Suns still have All-Star caliber players who can lead the way to a tournament victory. The Suns are still the better team in this spot, and the line isn’t anything crazy. Give me the Suns and the small chalk on the road.