The Houston Rockets (13-4) and Utah Jazz (6-13) wrap up a 2-game set Monday. Tip-off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Rockets vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Rockets lead 1-0
The Rockets beat the Jazz 129-101 in Salt Lake City Sunday, covering as 11.5-point favorites with the Under (232.5) cashing. F Kevin Durant returned from a 2-game absence to score 25 points on 10-of-14 shooting, including 3-of-4 from 3. Houston led by as many as 37 points. It was the Rockets’ third straight win and their eighth victory in their last 9 games.
For the Jazz, it was their fifth loss in 6 games. Rookie G Ace Bailey led the team with 19 points in the defeat.
Rockets at Jazz odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:31 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML): Rockets -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Jazz +475 (bet $100 to win $475)Against the spread (ATS): Rockets -12.5 (-102) | Jazz +12.5 (-118)Over/Under (O/U): 232.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)Rockets at Jazz key injuries
Rockets
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
F Tari Eason (oblique) outF Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) outG Fred VanVleet (knee) out
Jazz
(Not yet submitted — below was for Sunday’s game)
C Walker Kessler (shoulder) outF Georges Niang (foot) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Rockets at Jazz picks and predictionsPrediction
Rockets 121, Jazz 108
The Rockets have won their last 3 meetings against the Jazz and are 6-2 in their last 8 matchups. They are 8-2 on the road this season, while the Jazz are just 5-6 at Delta Center.
Houston has also won 8 of its last 9 games, while Utah is 1-5 in its last 6.
After beating the Jazz by 28 Sunday, there’s little reason to expect an outright upset Monday. While the Rockets are likely to win again, the moneyline at -650 doesn’t offer the same value as the spread.
PASS.
The Rockets won by 28 Sunday, but of their last 8 wins, only 3 have been by at least 12 points. That said, they are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 wins.
Four of the Jazz’s last 5 losses have been by at least 17 points.
BET ROCKETS -12.5 (-102).
Their Sunday matchup had a total of 230 points. The Rockets’ last 5 wins have not exceeded 230 points.
BET UNDER 232.5 (-105).
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