San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz Player Prop Picks 11/26/24

The matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz on November 26, 2024, features two teams in the midst of rebuilding but with exciting young talent. The Spurs are led by generational prospect Victor Wembanyama, whose elite defense and unique offensive game make him a matchup nightmare. Alongside Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson and Devin Vassell provide scoring and perimeter defense. However, the Spurs are still working through growing pains, particularly in terms of experience and consistency. 

On the other side, the Jazz, featuring All-Star Lauri Markkanen brings a strong offensive attack, with Markkanen capable of scoring from anywhere Collin Sexton adds scoring depth, though Utah’s defensive consistency remains a concern. The key battle will be between Wembanyama and Markkanen’s ability to score, which could put pressure on San Antonio’s defense. If the Spurs can hit outside shots and control the paint, they’ll have the upper hand, but if Utah’s offense, particularly Markkanen’s scoring, can find a rhythm, the Jazz will be a tough team to beat. 

Chris Paul Over 8.5 Assists

Chris Paul, playing for the San Antonio Spurs in the 2024-25 season, is averaging 8.5 assists per game over 15 appearances. Despite reduced playing time at 28.5 minutes per game, he continues to be a highly efficient facilitator. Paul has had several standout performances, including multiple games with double-digit assists, such as 11-assist efforts against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Sacramento Kings. His ability to orchestrate the Spurs’ offense remains a hallmark of his game, even in his 19th NBA season.

Chris Paul should have a successful night moving the ball around on Tuesday. This Jazz defense has been susceptible to giving up a lot of assists. They’re allowing 27.9 assists per game to opposing teams which is the 4th most in the league. The Jazz like to play at a faster pace than most teams so Chris Paul will have a ton of possessions and opportunities to stack up on assists.

John Collins Over 16.5 Points

John Collins has been performing effectively as a scorer for the Utah Jazz during the 2024-25 NBA season. Over 16 games, he is averaging 17.8 points per game while shooting 53.7% from the field. His true shooting percentage stands at 62.8%, reflecting efficient scoring from various areas of the court. Collins has been averaging 1.1 made three-pointers per game on 2.9 attempts, with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.0%.

The fact we can get John Collins at this line is too hard to pass up. He’s been one of the Jazz’s most consistent scorers this season and is fully capable of getting 20+ points. With Walker Kessler back in the lineup John Collins will be able to focus more on scoring rather than defense and rebounding. Lauri will also garner a lot of attention which should give John Collins chances at open shots. 

Victor Wembanyama Over 26.5 Points

Victor Wembanyama has been a standout scorer for the San Antonio Spurs this season. Across 13 games, he has averaged 22.7 points per game while playing 31.5 minutes per contest. His efficiency has improved compared to last season, with a field goal percentage of 47.2%. He has also showcased versatility from beyond the arc, hitting 2.9 three-pointers per game on 8.6 attempts, yielding a 33.9% success rate. At the free-throw line, he has been impressive, converting 87.2% of his attempts. His season-high scoring performance so far is 50 points, underlining his potential as a dominant offensive force for the Spurs.

Before missing 3 games due to injury we saw Wemby have a 34-point game against the Kings, a 50-point game against the Wizards, and a 28-point game against the Lakers. He’s becoming one of the most dominant big men in the league and there’s still a lot of value taking the over on his point total. As the season goes on the oddsmakers will adjust and we won’t be able to take the over at this line so I would take advantage of it.