The Houston Rockets play host to the struggling Utah Jazz at the Toyota Center on Monday night. Here’s a Rockets vs. Jazz prediction. This article will include a Rockets vs. Jazz pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz have been in poor form, as they’ve lost 14 of their last 18 games overall, and they will be looking to avoid a third straight defeat after falling short to the severely depleted Grizzlies in a 123-114 loss on Friday. Isaiah Collier led the way with 24 points and five assists on nine of 16 shooting, Kyle Filipowski and Ace Bailey each scored 20 points, while Blake Hinson chipped in with 13 points off the bench. As a team, the Jazz shot 49 percent from the field and 13 of 34 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrific start and poured in 67 points in the first half to take a 12-point lead into halftime, only to get completely blown out 68-47 in the second half as they had no answer for the Grizzlies’ reserves, who outscored their reserves by 59-39.
Houston Rockets Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Houston Rockets have been in pretty good form, as they’ve won 11 of their last 17 games overall, but they will be looking to bounce back in this one after coming up painfully short to the Knicks in a 108-106 road defeat on Saturday. Kevin Durant led the team with 30 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Jabari Smith Jr. added 21 points on eight of 13 shooting, while Alperen Sengun chipped in with 16 points, six rebounds, and six assists. As a team, the Rockets shot 48 percent from the field and 12 of 31 from the 3-point line as they exploded for 37 points in the third quarter to turn a three-point halftime lead into an 18-point lead, but they lost their focus and got outscored by 33-15 in the fourth quarter to allow the Knicks to slip through their fingers in the end.
Why the Houston Rockets will win
- The Jazz have lost 43 of their last 45 road games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rockets have won each of their last 16 Monday night games at Toyota Center.
- The home team has covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Jazz and Rockets.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Rockets have lost three of their last four games as home favorites.
- The Jazz have won three of their last five games as underdogs against the Rockets following a loss.
- The Rockets have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 14 games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Rockets’ last nine games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Rockets’ last 15 night games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Jazz’s last four games at Toyota Center have gone OVER the total points line.
Rockets vs Jazz Prediction
The Jazz are still missing some key players with Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkic, and Walker Kessler out, with Keyonte George listed as questionable, while the Rockets have ruled out Fred VanVleet, Steven Adams, and Jae’Sean Tate once again. The Rockets beat the Jazz by 28 points in their first meeting of the season, but it was the Jazz who got some revenge with a 133-125 win back on Dec 1. Be sure to check the lineups before tipoff, as the status of Keyonte George could have an impact on the line here, but at this stage I prefer a play on the Rockets to come out swinging following the disappointment of their loss on Saturday.