Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Pick - Odds - Expert Game Preview

Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Pick - Odds - Expert Game Preview

Cliff Knox
Date: March 3, 7:00 pm
Location: Capital One Arena
TV: NBA TV

Betting Odds

Point Spread: UT -1.5
Total: 234.5

<p>The Utah Jazz will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Friday night. The point spread for the game is posted at UT -1.5/OKC +1.5, and the total is 234.5. Utah Jazz bettors will have to lay a money line of -131, while the Oklahoma City Thunder have a plus money line of +107.
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<h2>Last Game</h2>
<h3>Utah Jazz:</h3>
<p>In their most recent game against the San Antonio Spurs, the Utah Jazz lost 94-102. Their previous game was a win against the same team with a score of 118-102. The Jazz won their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 23rd with a score of 120-119.</p>
<h3>Oklahoma City Thunder:</h3>
<p>In their most recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost 117-123. Their previous game was also a loss against the Sacramento Kings with a score of 117-123.</p>
<h2>Power Stats</h2>
<h3>Assists:</h3>
<p>The Utah Jazz have been averaging 25.62 assists per game, which puts them slightly ahead of the Oklahoma City Thunder's average of 24.81 assists per game. While the difference is not significant, the Jazz's higher average suggests better ball movement and teamwork on the court.</p>
<h3>Turnovers:</h3>
<p>The Thunder have an average of 12.82 turnovers per game, which is better than the Jazz's average of 14.9 turnovers per game. This indicates that the Thunder are better at protecting the ball and minimizing mistakes, giving them an advantage in this category.</p>
<h3>Rebounding:</h3>
<p>The Jazz have an average of 45.16 total rebounds per game, slightly better than the Thunder's average of 43.79 total rebounds per game. The Jazz's advantage in rebounding suggests that they are better positioned to control the pace of the game and create more scoring opportunities.</p>
<h3>Shooting Percentage:</h3>
<p>The Jazz have an average shooting percentage of 47.18%, while the Thunder have an average shooting percentage of 46.91%. The difference is not significant, but the Jazz's slightly higher average suggests that they are better at making shots and converting opportunities into points.</p>
<h2>Betting Trends:</h2>
<h3>Utah Jazz:</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Jazz are 3-7 against the spread in their last ten games.</li>
<li>The total has gone under in 5 of the Jazz's last seven games.</li>
<li>Utah is 5-1 against the spread in their last six games against the Oklahoma City Thunder.</li>
<li>The Jazz are 6-2 straight up in their last eight games.</li>
<li>Utah is 1-5 against the spread in their last six road games.</li>
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<h4>Oklahoma City Thunder: </h4>
<ul>
<li>The Thunder are 7-3 against the spread in their last ten games.</li>
<li>The total has gone over in 5 of the Thunder's last seven games.</li>
<li>Oklahoma City is 1-5 against the spread in their last six games against the Utah Jazz.</li>
<li>The Thunder are 3-7 straight up in their last ten games.</li>
<li>Oklahoma City is 5-2 against the spread in their last seven home games.</li>
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<h2>Injury Report: </h2>
<h3>Utah Jazz:</h3>
<p>The Jazz will be without point guard J. Clarkson who is out with a thumb injury. Shooting guard O. Agbaji is questionable for the game due to a leg injury. Point guard C. Sexton is out until early March with a hamstring injury, and center M. Potter is out until mid-March with an elbow injury.</p>

Utah at Oklahoma City Free Pick ATS 03/03/23

Statistical analysis suggests that the Utah Jazz have a slight advantage over the Oklahoma City Thunder in most categories. Although the Thunder have a decent record against the spread in their last eight games in this series, they have lost the last eight straight up. Additionally, the Thunder will be missing key players due to injuries. Lay the small number on the Jazz.

Free Pick: Take Utah -2
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