NBA Betting Preview: Jazz vs Rockets
The Utah Jazz take the floor against the Houston Rockets in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.
Rockets to Breeze Past Jazz
We’d be very surprised if the Rockets don’t exceed a -17.5 spread against the Jazz. That is why the bet has to be for them to cover the line at -110.
7 Rockets Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups
Utah Jazz have suffered seven straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Denver Nuggets 130-117 at Delta Center. Brice Sensabaugh dropped 28 points, as Kyle Filipowski finished with 25 and Kennedy Chandler 16.
Houston Rockets have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating Milwaukee Bucks 119-113. It was a home success at Toyota Center. Reed Sheppard scored 27 points, while Alperen Sengun finished with 25 and Kevin Durant 19.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was the Rockets who came out on top when they last played the Jazz. At Toyota Center, a 125-105 win was recorded. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Rockets win seven times.
Rockets
47
29
0.618
114.4
109.9
4.5
27-10
20-19
9-6
25-22
6-4
4W
Jazz
21
56
0.273
117.3
125.4
-8.1
13-27
8-29
1-14
11-36
1-9
7L
Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games
The Jazz have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.1 points, 42.0 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 73.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 128.2 points and 49.0 rebounds per contest.
Ace Bailey is averaging 18.6 points and 3.0 (35.7%) 3-pointers made. Oscar Tshiebwe averages 6.9 rebounds and Kennedy Chandler 4.7 assists.
Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games
The Rockets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.3 points, 46.8 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.1 points and 39.9 rebounds.
Kevin Durant is averaging 24.9 points, Amen Thompson 8.8 rebounds and Alperen Sengun 6.4 assists, while Reed Sheppard has an average of 3.6 (41.9%) 3-pointers made.
Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks
Discover our expert Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.
Game Prediction
Rockets at -17.5 on the spread really stand out in this NBA contest. We are prepared to wager at -110 and expect the big favorites to cover this line.
We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.
Key Jazz vs Rockets stats:
The +17.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jazz in 2 of their last 5 games.Rockets -17.5 Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Kevin Durant (Rockets) has covered the 5.5 assists total in 5 straight games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at -105 when it comes to a Player Assists wager and hope that Overs comes in.
Latest Kevin Durant Player Prop Odds
Ace Bailey (Jazz) has an average of 13.25 points in the past 4 road games. It therefore follows that he might fall short on Player Points and you can get -112 that he doesn’t cover the line.
Latest Ace Bailey Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Rockets can be backed speculatively to achieve a 131-109 victory.
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Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Make Rockets Big Favorites
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -2000 about Houston Rockets which reflects they have a 95% chance of winning this NBA game. Utah Jazz are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +1040.
The spread is 17.5 and the total points line is currently 232.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 232.5, this outcome can be backed at -114.
Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, the top sportsbooks let you feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, offering an incredible range of options.
Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Points
Kevin Durant is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -103 that he scores Over 24.5 points or -125 that he goes Under.
Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz)
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Ace Bailey (Jazz)
Player Assists
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Reed Sheppard (Rockets)
Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Kyle Filipowski (Jazz)
Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
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Toyota Center
Rockets Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Toyota Center
The Rockets have stacked up four straight victories at Toyota Center. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 111.70 points on offense and surrendering 106.60 on defense.
The Jazz have taken six consecutive losses away from home. They own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 111.60 points per contest while yielding 123.50.
The Rockets beat the Jazz 125-105 when they last met at Toyota Center. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Toyota Center, the Rockets have won six while the Jazz have taken four.
Houston Rockets Home Stats
7-3
218.30
111.70
106.60
2
8
Utah Jazz Away Stats
1-9
235.10
111.60
123.50
6
4
W-L = Wins-Losses
P = Avg. Points
PF = Avg. Points For
PA = Avg. Points Against
O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Utah Jazz Stats
Houston Rockets Stats
1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
+17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
+17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
-17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
-17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 245.30 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 232.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
Over 232.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.10 pts and allowed 128.20 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 123.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 226.40 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 218.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 232.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 232.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.30 pts and allowed 110.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 111.70 pts and allowed 106.60 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (34%)
Free Throws Made: 18.50 (73.12%)
Rebounds: Total 42, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 30.70
Assists: 29.80
Blocks: 4.90
Steals: 9.40
Turnovers : 13.90
Personal Fouls: 20.50
Last 10 Games on the Road
2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (54%)
3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (32%)
Free Throws Made: 16.90 (75.78%)
Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 30.70
Assists: 26.70
Blocks: 4.30
Steals: 11.00
Turnovers : 15.10
Personal Fouls: 19.70
Last 10 Games
2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (37%)
Free Throws Made: 16.80 (78.14%)
Rebounds: Total 46.8, Offensive 13.80, Defensive 33.00
Assists: 29.40
Blocks: 5.40
Steals: 8.00
Turnovers : 13.70
Personal Fouls: 16.20
Last 10 Home Games
2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (56%)
3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (38%)
Free Throws Made: 15.70 (76.96%)
Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 32.60
Assists: 27.30
Blocks: 4.50
Steals: 8.40
Turnovers : 14.80
Personal Fouls: 18.00
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Jordan Williams
NBA Analyst
About the Analyst
Jordan Williams is an NBA Analyst with over 12 years of experience as a basketball odds compiler and betting analyst. Based in Los Angeles, he specialises in NBA market pricing, utilising efficiency-based metrics and first-hand game insight to identify long-term betting value.
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