Utah Jazz (9-27) vs. Phoenix Suns (17-19)
January 11, 2025 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Phoenix Suns -11.5; Over/Under: 228.5
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The Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns meet Saturday in NBA action at the Footprint Center. Here’s a Suns vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Suns vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Hawks and Heat, and they play the Nets, Hornets, and Pelicans next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.6 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 118.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.9 points and 6.2 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 17.9 points and 8.3 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 3.8 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Phoenix Suns Betting Preview
The Phoenix Suns lost to the Hornets, beat the Hawks, and they play the Hornets, Hawks, and Wizards next. The Phoenix Suns are averaging 111.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 113.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Kevin Durant is averaging 27.4 points and 6.5 rebounds, while Devin Booker is averaging 24.6 points and 3.9 rebounds. Bradley Beal is the third double-digit scorer and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.6 rebounds. The Phoenix Suns are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free throw line. The Phoenix Suns are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Phoenix Suns will win
- The Suns have won each of their last 12 home games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 11 games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Suns have covered the spread in 12 of their last 15 day games at Footprint Center.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won each of their last 14 Saturday games against Pacific Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Suns have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a home win.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last eight day games.
- The Suns have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six home games against teams that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Suns’ last nine games has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Jazz’s last nine day games against Pacific Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
Suns vs Jazz Prediction
We know the Utah Jazz aren’t good, as they don’t play any defense. However, in what world are the Phoenix Suns deserving of double-digit chalk? The Suns have not only underachieved in terms of wins and losses, but they’re 13-23 ATS on the season. No team is worse at covering numbers in the NBA than the Suns. This will also be just the third time this season the Suns are double-digit favorites, and they’re 1-3 ATS in their last four games as a double-digit favorite. This line is showing the Suns respect they don’t deserve. Also, say what you will about the Jazz, but they’re 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games. The Jazz have seen seven of their nine wins come on the road. Give me the Jazz and the points.
