The Houston Rockets (1-2) and their great offense will be 2.5-point favorites when they welcome the Utah Jazz (1-2) and their superb defense. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 220 points and it can be seen on ATTSN Southwest at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, October 24, 2018.
Utah Jazz at Houston Rockets ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Rockets (2.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers, 115-112, while the Jazz (11-point favorites) fell to the Memphis Grizzlies, 92-84. The Houston game went 6.5 points over the projected point total of 220.5, while the Utah game went 37.5 points under the projected point total of 213.5.
Utah had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.7 vs. 14.9) while Houston was lights out from beyond the arc (15-35; 42.9 percent). Houston’s James Harden played well, recording 31 points and 14 assists. Utah, meanwhile, was lifted by Rudy Gobert, who finished with 11 points and 12 rebounds.
This showdown pits one of the league’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses as Houston ranks second in offensive efficiency and Utah is second in defensive efficiency since the 2017-18 season. ,
The Jazz are 49-36 straight up (SU) and 43-48-5 against the spread (ATS) since last season. Vegas has been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of Utah games since last season with 49 overs compared to 47 unders.
On the other hand, the Rockets, have records of 66-19 SU and 49-46-1 ATS since last season. Vegas has been fairly accurate when setting the O/U total of Houston games over that same time frame with 49 overs compared to 46 unders.
The Rockets edged out the Jazz in this series last year, winning eight out of nine games. In the most recent game, Houston won 112-102. Houston had a better turnover percentage (9.0 vs. 11.7). Utah, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.4 vs. 16.7).
Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets Pick
Free NBA Pick: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Rockets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- The Jazz rank second in rebounds allowed per game (41.9) while the Rockets rank sixth (42.5).
- Utah ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (41.8) while Houston ranks 29th (48.3).
- The Jazz rank third in fast break points allowed per game (10.1) while the Rockets rank 15th (12.1).
- Utah ranks first in assists allowed per game (19.8) while Houston ranks 11th (22.4).
- Houston ranks 11th in points off turnovers per game (16.9) while Utah ranks 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.9).
- The Rockets rank fifth in steals per game (8.4) while the Jazz rank 25th in steals allowed per game (8.4).
- The Jazz rank second in second chance points allowed per game (10.9) while the Rockets rank ninth (11.7).
- Houston ranks first in three pointers attempted per game (41.9) while Utah ranks 13th (29.8).
- Utah is 37-8 when they hold opponents under 100 points, while Houston is 38-3.
- The Jazz are 44-15 when they reach 100 points, while the Rockets are 72-17.
