The Utah Jazz (4-16) will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (15-5) on December 3, 2024, at 8:00 pm EDT at the Paycom Center. The Thunder are favored by 14.5 points with an over/under of 226. The Jazz have had a tough season, losing to the Lakers and Mavericks, with upcoming games against the Trail Blazers, Kings, and Pistons. They are averaging 108.4 points per game while allowing 117.9 points. The Thunder, on the other hand, are averaging 114 points and allowing 104 points per game.
On the Thunder side, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading with 30 points and 6.5 assists per game, with Jalen Williams averaging 21.5 points and 6.3 rebounds. The Jazz are led by Lauri Markkanen with 19.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, and John Collins with 17.9 points and 8.8 rebounds per game.
The Thunder have a strong record at home against teams with losing records, and the Jazz have struggled on the road against winning Western Conference opponents. The Thunder have also covered the spread in eight of their last nine games against the Jazz after a loss. Both teams have been performing well against the spread this season, with the Thunder having a record of 11-7-2 ATS.
Overall, the Thunder are predicted to win this matchup, with the line being thick but the Thunder being a consistent team. They will be looking to bounce back after a loss to the Rockets and have a strong record as double-digit favorites. The Jazz may put up a fight, but the Thunder are expected to come out on top at home.
Source
Photo credit sportschatplace.com