Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Prediction, Preview and Odds - 02/06/2024

by Rod Pearson

Monday, Feb 05, 2024
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Venue:  Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch:  KJZZ


Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Thunder -3, Jazz +3; Over/Under:  243 points
Bet365:  Point Spread:  Thunder -3, Jazz +3; Over/Under:  243 points
BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Thunder -3, Jazz +3; Over/Under:  243 points

Season Record

Oklahoma City Thunder:  35-15 (1st place, Northwest Division)
Utah Jazz:  25-26 (4th place, Northwest Division)

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Recent Form
Oklahoma City Thunder:  8-2 last 10
Utah Jazz:  4-6 last 10


Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Preview and Analysis


The Thunder are entering this game with a 35-15 record overall and they are 15-9 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 3 game winning streak with wins coming against the Denver Nuggets, the Charlotte Hornets, and the Toronto Raptors in their last game. Josh Giddey led the team in points in that game with 24 while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was next on the team with 23 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team in assists in that game with 14 while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team in rebounds with 9. They were 47.3% from the field, 36.5% from 3-point range, and 100% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 120.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.8 PPG against them. The Thunder have an ATS record of 31-18-1 this season and their O/U record is 28-22.



The Jazz are entering this game with a 25-26 record overall and they are 16-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off a win against the Milwaukee Bucks in their last game. Lauri Markkanen led the team in points in that game with 21 while Collin Sexton and Keyonte George each were next on the team with 19 points. Kris Dunn and Kelly Olynyk each led the team in assists in that game with 6 while John Collins and Keyonte George each led the team in rebounds with 10. They were 48.3% from the field, 38.6% from 3-point range, and 83.3% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.7 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 119.7 PPG against them. The Jazz have an ATS record of 29-21-1 this season and their O/U record is 28-22-1.


Thunder vs Jazz Prediction

The current betting odds have the Thunder listed as a 3 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Thunder have looked great in their games this season with their 35-15 record overall which has them right at the top of the West with one of the best records in the entire NBA. They have also been a really good road team with their 15-9 road record this season. Meanwhile, the Jazz haven't looked great in their games this season with their 25-26 record overall which has them fighting for a play-in spot in the West for the playoffs. They have been really good on their home court all season with their 16-7 home record, but they haven't looked great lately with their 4-6 record in their last 10 games. They did pull off a nice home win against the Bucks in their last one but that was also a game that they were trailing the entire time in. The Thunder are one of the best teams in the NBA right now and have been hot lately with their 8-2 record in their last 10 games. They also have a ton of momentum coming into this one with 3 wins in a row now. The best way to place a bet here is on the Thunder to cover the spread in this game. 

Thunder Jazz Prediction:  Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, February 6, 2024 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Thunder 127 Jazz 119.
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NBA Betting Trends


Oklahoma City Thunder: 2-5 ATS after 2 consecutive non-conference games. 1-6 ATS off 2 or more consecutive home wins. 39-23 OVER after 2 or more consecutive overs. 14-5 OVER off a home win. 13-5 OVER after a game where they failed to cover the spread.

Utah Jazz: 30-20 ATS in all games. 10-3 ATS as a home underdog. 8-4 ATS revenging a same season loss vs opponent. 24-11 OVER revenging a home loss vs opponent. 10-2 OVER after a win by 10 points or more. 10-5 OVER off a home win.

Key Injuries


Oklahoma City Thunder:  I. Joe (PG) Ques Tues - Sternum. J. Williams (SG) Ques Tues - Ankle. T. Mann (PG) Ques Tues - Personal. C. Wallace (PG) Ques Tues - Shoulder.

Utah Jazz:  None.


Notable Quotes


“They made us uncomfortable in the first half. You never know how a team’s going to play you, so it took us obviously a little bit to calibrate that. It was an impressive show of confidence by our team.... To go out there and get that one.” - Mark Daigneault after his team’s win against the Raptors in their game on Sunday.


“The second quarter got away from us. Our offense was really stagnant. We didn’t make quick decisions with the ball at all.” - Will Hardy after his team’s win against the Bucks in their game on Sunday.


Starting Lineups


Oklahoma City Thunder
PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SG Josh Giddey
SF Luguentz Dort
PF Aaron Wiggins
C Chet Holmgren

Utah Jazz
PG Kris Dunn
SG Collin Sexton
SF Simone Fontecchio
PF Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins

Statistical Leaders


Oklahoma City Thunder
PPG: S. Gilgeous-Alexander (31.1)
APG: S. Gilgeous-Alexander (6.6)
Reb/G: C. Holmgren (7.5)

Utah Jazz
PPG: L. Markkanen (23.5)
APG: J. Clarkson (4.9)
Reb/G: L. Markkanen (8.8)

Coaches:
Oklahoma City Thunder: Mark Daigneault (4th season)
Utah Jazz: Will Hardy (2nd 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.

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