A six-game home winning streak is on the line for the Oklahoma City Thunder (37-20), who will be 3.5-point favorites when they clash with the Utah Jazz (32-25) at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 226 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 9:30 p.m. ET on Friday, February 22, 2019.
Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Jazz (9-point underdogs) were defeated by the Golden State Warriors, 115-108, while the Thunder (4.5-point favorites) fell to the New Orleans Pelicans, 131-122. The Utah game went 6.5 points under the projected point total of 229.5, while the Oklahoma City game went 14.5 points over the projected point total of 238.5.
Utah held Golden State to an offensive rebounding percentage of 10.6 (below their season average of 23.3) while Oklahoma City had a better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 12.0). Russell Westbrook played an enormous role in the victory for Oklahoma City with 44 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists to register his 10th consecutive triple-double (23rd this year). Rudy Gobert had a good outing for Utah, recording 13 points and 16 rebounds.
The Thunder have won both contests against the Jazz this season. In their most recent game, the two teams combined to score 213 points, which was under the projected point total of 219.5. Oklahoma City won 107-106, covering as a 3-point underdog. Oklahoma City’s 0.157 free throw rate was their largest strength over Utah, who had a mark of 0.118. George recorded a double-double with 43 points and 14 rebounds.
A little over half of the Jazz’s games have finished over the total. Utah heads into the game with records of 32-25 straight up (SU) and 29-26-2 against the spread (ATS).
Thunder games also have finished over the total 50.9 percent of the time. Further, Oklahoma City is 37-20 SU and 33-24 ATS.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this contest between two of the league’s best defenses. Oklahoma City ranks fifth in defensive efficiency (104.3) and Utah is third (103.9). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Jazz. They rank 27th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 14.6 percent), while the Thunder force the most turnovers in the league (opponents’ turnover percentage of 15.9 percent).
Jazz vs. Thunder Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Jazz, ATS Winner – Jazz, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Thunder rank fifth in points in the paint per game (52.8) while the Jazz rank 15th (48.6).
- Oklahoma City ranks first in steals per game (10.2) while Utah ranks 28th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- The Jazz rank first in assists allowed per game (21.2) while the Thunder rank 20th (25.0).
- Utah ranks second in rebounds allowed per game (42.6) while Oklahoma City ranks 19th (45.3).
- Oklahoma City ranks fourth in second chance points per game (14.6) while Utah ranks 15th (13.3).
- The Thunder rank fourth in fast break points per game (18.6) while the Jazz rank 29th (9.6).
- The Jazz rank first in three pointers allowed per game (27.8) while the Thunder rank 12th (31.2).
- Utah averages 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the NBA. Oklahoma City ranks 16th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
- Oklahoma City averages 20.7 points off turnovers per game, which ranks first in the league. Utah ranks 22nd in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.7).
- Oklahoma City is 7-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Utah is 15-3.
- The Jazz are 30-14 when they score above 100 points, while the Thunder are 35-14.
- Oklahoma City is 16-11 ATS at home, while Utah is 14-14-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 15 of the Jazz’s 29 road games, while 16 of the Thunder’s 27 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Utah and Oklahoma City are both 4-1 ATS.
- The Jazz have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Thunder have 3 unders and 2 overs
- The Jazz’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, up from 3.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Thunder have scored an average of 121.6 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 114.2 points per game (4.0 above their season average).
