The Utah Jazz pay a visit to the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Monday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Warriors vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz have been doing it tough so far lately as they’ve lost 10 of their last 13 games and they will be hoping to arrest a three-game skid after falling just short to the Lakers in a 108-106 defeat last night. Keyonte George led the team with 27 points and eight assists on 10 of 23 shooting, Lauri Markkanen added 20 points on eight of 19 shooting while Svi Mykhailiuk chipped in with 12 points and five assists.
As a team, the Jazz shot 43 percent from the field and 13 of 40 from the 3-point line. But because of their defense, they were always in the contest as they rallied late to cut an 11-point deficit to just one point and even had a shot to win the game at the buzzer.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have been in decent shape as they’ve split their last eight games, but they will be eager to snap a three-game losing streak after getting beaten by the Trail Blazers in a 127-123 loss on Friday. Stephen Curry drained nine 3-pointers to lead the team with 38 points on 14 of 23 shooting, Jimmy Butler III and Brandin Podziemski each scored 20 points while Draymond Green chipped in with 11 points and seven assists.
As a team, the Warriors shot 48 percent from the field and 17 of 43 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 44 points in the second quarter to overcome a slow start and take an 11-point lead. However, they let themselves down in the fourth quarter where the Trail Blazers opened with a 15-5 run to reclaim the lead for the rest of the game.
Why the Golden State Warriors will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 21 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Warriors have won each of their last 10 games when playing with a rest advantage against the Jazz.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Warriors.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Warriors have lost eight of their last nine games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The underdogs have won four of the Warriors’ last six games.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in four of their last five games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Warriors’ last seven games against Northwest Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Eleven of the Jazz’s last 12 road games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry ranks 1st amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (4.8) this season.
- Jimmy Butler ranks T9th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.8) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Lauri Markkanen ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (3.5) this season.
- Keyonte George ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FT% (92.9%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Warriors rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (83.1%).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for three-point field goals made per game this season (16.1).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.9).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.6).
Warriors vs Jazz Prediction
The Jazz are still missing Georges Niang and Walker Kessler, while the Warriors have ruled out Al Horford and Jonathan Kuminga with Draymond Green listed as questionable. The Warriors come in as the team in better form, but not by much, as they haven’t looked good during their three-game losing streak. The Jazz are playing their second game of a back to back set, but the Warriors could be without Green for this one. The line is hefty, so while the Warriors should get the much-needed victory, I have the Jazz keeping this one somewhat close in the end.