by Rod Pearson
Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Venue: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: Sportsnet RM
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Rockets +5.5, Jazz -5.5; Over/Under: 232.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Rockets +6, Jazz -6; Over/Under: 232.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Rockets +5.5, Jazz -5.5; Over/Under: 232.5 points
Season Record
Houston Rockets: 1-3 (5th place, Southwest Division)
Utah Jazz: 3-1 (2nd place, Northwest Division)
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Houston Rockets: 1-3 last 10
Utah Jazz: 3-1 last 10
Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Preview and Analysis
The Rockets are coming into this game with a 1-3 record overall and they are 0-2 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of their 1st win of the season against the Utah Jazz in their last game. Kevin Porter Jr. led the team in points in that game with 26 while Jalen Green was next on the team with 25 points. Kevin Porter Jr. led the team in assists in that game with 4 while Kevin Porter Jr. also led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 42.2% from the field, 31.4% from 3-point range, and 84.4% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 112 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 119.8 PPG against them. The Rockets have an ATS record of 2-1-1 this season and their O/U record is 2-2.
The Jazz are coming into this game with a 3-1 record overall and they are 1-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of their 1st loss of the season against the Houston Rockets in their last game. Jordan Clarkson led the team in points in that game with 17 while Lauri Markkanen was next on the team with 14 points. Mike Conley Jr. led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jarred Vanderbilt led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 47.3% from the field, 34.4% from 3-point range, and 56.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 121.3 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 115.8 PPG against them. The Jazz have an ATS record of 3-1 this season and their O/U record is 2-2.
Rockets vs Jazz Prediction
The current betting odds have the Jazz listed as a 5.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Jazz got off to a very hot start this season winning 3 games in a row to open the year before losing to the Rockets in their last game. They were in a bad spot in that game though on a back-to-back and they are going to be coming for their revenge here playing at home this time. The Jazz have already pulled off some big upsets this year in their first few games and they have a lot of talent on their team for an organization that just traded away their 2 biggest stars in the off-season. The Rockets haven't really been good this year as they just got their 1st win of the season in their last game against the Jazz, but they were at home in that game and lost 3 games in a row to open the year before that. The Rockets don't have a very good team and now that they got their 1st win they are going to be vulnerable against a good Jazz team here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Jazz to cover the spread in this game.
Rockets Jazz Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Jazz 121 Rockets 111.
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NBA Betting Trends
Houston Rockets: 36-29 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 230. 83-52 UNDER when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 12-7 UNDER off a home win.
Utah Jazz: 6-15 ATS when the total is greater than or equal to 230. 11-27 ATS off a road loss. 14-7 UNDER as a home favorite of 6 points or less.
Key Injuries
Houston Rockets: J. Tate (SF) Ques Wed - Ankle. A. Sengun (C) Ques Wed - Illness. T. Washington Jr. (PG) Out indefinitely - Knee. B. Fernando (PF) Out indefinitely - Knee.
Utah Jazz: U. Azubuike (C) Ques Wed - Ankle.
Notable Quotes
“We needed one, obviously. And the way we did it where we were fighting, and we had some adversity and we fought back. They tied the game a couple of times, but we didn’t break.” - Stephen Silas after his team’s win against the Jazz on Monday.
“Credit to Houston — they played great, their spacing was great. We did not do a good job of defending without fouling. When you play an entire first half a little bit flat, you leave yourself in a situation where things don’t go your way and you end up losing the game.” - Will Hardy after his team’s loss against the Rockets on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Houston Rockets
PG Kevin Porter Jr.
SG Jalen Green
SF Eric Gordon
PF Jabari Smith Jr.
C Alperen Sengun
Utah Jazz
PG Mike Conley
SG Jordan Clarkson
SF Lauri Markkanen
PF Jarred Vanderbilt
C Kelly Olynyk
Statistical Leaders
Houston Rockets
PPG: J. Green (24)
APG: K. Porter Jr. (5.5)
Reb/G: A. Sengun (10)
Utah Jazz
PPG: L. Markkanen (21.5)
APG: M. Conley (8.5)
Reb/G: J. Vanderbilt (10.3)
Coaches:
Houston Rockets: Stephen Silas (3rd season)
Utah Jazz: Will Hardy (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
