The Utah Jazz, 9-point favorites, welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder to Vivint Smart Home Arena to kick off their seasons. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, and will air on Fox SportsNet Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz Betting Odds
Oklahoma City made the playoffs last season following a 49-33 regular season campaign that earned them the six seed in the Western Conference. They were defeated in the First Round by the Portland Trail Blazers in five games. Utah, meanwhile, was the five seed in the Western Conference last season and was defeated in the First Round by the Houston Rockets in five games. In the regular season, the Jazz went 50-32.
The Thunder had a decent 49-33 straight up (SU) record last season, but were just 36-50-2 against the spread (ATS). Of Oklahoma City’s 88 games that accepted bets last season, 49 finished under the O/U total.
The Jazz, on the other hand, were 50-32 SU and 48-45 ATS last season. Similar to Oklahoma City, just over half of Utah’s games finished under the O/U total.
Utah could dominate on the defensive side of the ball as they face off against one of the worst offenses in the league. Last season, the Jazz ranked third in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.508), while Oklahoma City was 24th in effective field goal percentage (0.514). Moreover, the Thunder ranked third in offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 percent), while the Jazz ranked second in defensive rebounding percentage (80.3 percent).
Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Thunder, ATS Winner – Thunder, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- The Jazz rank second in three pointers allowed per game (28.6) while the Thunder rank 12th (31.6).
- Oklahoma City averages 9.2 steals per game, which ranks first in the league. Utah ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (8.5).
- The Jazz rank first in rebounds allowed per game (42.7) while the Thunder rank 18th (45.7).
- Utah ranks first in assists allowed per game (21.4) while Oklahoma City ranks 16th (24.4).
- Oklahoma City ranks second in second chance points per game (15.4) while Utah ranks 14th (13.2).
- The Thunder rank fifth in fast break points per game (18.0) while the Jazz rank 26th (10.7).
- The Jazz average 5.9 blocks per game, which ranks third in the league. The Thunder rank 17th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- Oklahoma City averages 51.3 points in the paint per game, which ranks sixth in the NBA. Utah ranks 10th in points allowed in the paint per game (47.3).
- Oklahoma City ranks second in points off turnovers per game (18.9) while Utah ranks 21st in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
- When allowing under 100 points, Oklahoma City is 11-0 and Utah is 23-4.
- In games where they reach 100 points, the Jazz are 49-21 and the Thunder are 46-27.
