<p> The Golden State Warriors have won their last two, but the injury list continues to grow and they may have their work cut out for them tonight when they host the Utah Jazz at the Chase Center. The betting line open with the Jazz favored by 3.5 points but has ticked up a half point to -4 with the total line listed at 232.</p>
<h2>Notable Injuries</h2>
<p><b>Jazz</b>
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<li>Kelly Olynyk (Questionable) Ankle</li>
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<p><br><b>Warriors</b><br>
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<li>Stephen Curry (Out) Shoulder</li>
<li>Klay Thompson (Doubtful) Injury Management</li>
<li>Andre Iguodala (Out) Hip</li>
<li>JaMychal Green (Questionable) Illness</li>
<li>Andrew Wiggins (Out) Adductor</li>
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<h2>Recent Form</h2>
<p>Heading into the game, Utah is 19-17 overall. When taking to the road, Utah has a mark of 7-12 and a win percentage of 37%. Currently, the team is 9th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 19-15-2 vs. the spread. When looking at how the team has performed of late straight and vs. the spread, they are 2-3 in their past five games and 2-3 ATS. Over their past ten games, they are 5-5 SU and 5-5 ATS.</p>
<p>In their most recent matchup, the Spurs defeated Utah with a score of 126-122. Lauri Markkanen scored the most points for the team with 32, but it was not enough to earn the win. The Jazz were 4 points ahead going into the game.</p>
<p>Heading into the game, Golden State is 17-18 overall. When playing at home, Golden State has a mark of 14-2 and a win percentage of 88%. Currently, the team is 10th in the Western Conference. So far, they are 15-19-1 vs. the spread. Golden State will look to stay hot in today's game vs. Utah as they are the winners of 2 straight games.</p>
<p>With their 110-105 win over the Hornets in their recent game, Golden State is looking to keep the momentum going. Klay Thompson led the way for the Warriors with 29 points. In terms of the spread, both Golden State and the Hornets ended with an ATS push.</p>
<h2>The Historicals</h2>
<p>In the most recent matchup between the two teams, the Warriors picked up the 129-118 win over the Jazz. The Warriors' margin of victory was enough to cover the spread as 8.0 point favorite. So far, the two teams have split their season series, with each team at 1-1. Through the last 5 matchups between the teams, Golden State has an ATS mark of 3-1-1. But, looking at the scoring margin in these games, an average of just 2 points per game separates the teams. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 2-2-1. Combined, they averaged 218 points in these games.</p>
<h2>Analysis</h2>
<p>This season, Utah is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 117.2 points per game. So far, the Jazz are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 100.3 possessions per game. Utah's offensive attack has benefited from some hot shooting from outside. Not only are they among the league leaders in 3-pointers attempted per game, but they are 9th in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.0%. Defensively, the Jazz has been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.57 points per game. So far, they have allowed a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.09%, placing them 15th in the NBA.</p>
<p>Lauri Markkanen is the top scorer for the Jazz, with an average of 23.1 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 53.0%. Jordan Clarkson is the team's second-leading scorer, averaging 20.3 points per game.</p>
<p>This season, Golden State is among the league leaders in scoring, averaging 116.5 points per game. So far, the Warriors are also one of the more up-tempo teams in the league, sitting at 102.2 possessions per game. Golden State's offensive attack has benefited from some hot shooting from outside. Not only are they among the league leaders in 3-pointers attempted per game, but they are 7th in 3-point shooting percentage at 37.6%. Defensively, the Warriors have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 105.46 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 33.92%.</p>
<p>A major injury to note for today's game is that Golden State will not have Stephen Curry available as is already listed as out on the injury report. Jordan Poole will take on the role of the primary scorer for the team. This season, Poole is averaging 19.6 points per game for the Warriors.</p>
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<span style="font-size:16px; color:#008000;">Get more details:</span> <a href="https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/nba/matchup/1740741">Utah at Golden State 12/28/22 Betting Stats</a>
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<h2>Betting Trends</h2>
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<li>The Jazz is 15-36-3 ATS in their last 54 games following an ATS loss.</li>
<li>The Jazz is 2-5 ATS in their last seven games vs. a team with a straight-up losing record.</li>
<li>The Warriors are 2-5-1 ATS in their last eight games overall.</li>
<li>The Warriors are 49-23-3 ATS in their last 75 home games.</li>
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