The Utah Jazz hit the road for the second time in as many nights on Saturday when they visit the first place Phoenix Suns.
It’s a back-to-back spot for both clubs too, as Phoenix is hosting their second home game in as many nights.
The Suns took care of business last night with a 108-102 victory over Detroit that put them back in first. The win made it three in a row for the 12-6 Suns. A 129-118 loss at Golden State made it three losses in a row for the Jazz, who are now at 12-9 and eighth in the Western Conference.
Tip-off at Footprint Center starts at 9 p.m. EST, with the Suns 7.5-point favourites on home court and the total listed at 230 on the NBA odds.
Jazz vs. Suns NBA Betting Odds
The Suns are now 10-1 on home court this season, owning one of the league’s most drastic home-away splits. Utah is somewhat in the category, now falling below .500 in 13 road games. Utah’s also losers of seven of their last nine games overall.
The over is now on a six-game streak in Jazz games, and hit in six of their last seven on the road. Phoenix is trending the other way, with the under hitting in nine of their last 13 overall. Head-to-head, the over has hit in five of the last seven Jazz–Suns contests and four of their last five played in Phoenix. These teams met back on November 18, with Utah winning 134-133.
Utah Jazz
The Jazz have had extreme problems keeping the ball out of their net recently, with three straight games of allowing at least 120 points. Utah scored at least 114 in all of three of those games themselves, but never cracked 120 and lost all three. The Jazz let Golden State shoot 44.4 per cent from the three-point line, with the Warriors knocking down 20 treys. Utah’s now 23rd in the NBA with 115.1 points allowed per game.
But the Jazz also remain a top-five offence, scoring 117.4 a night. Lauri Markkanen leads the club with 22 points a game and posted a team-high 24 in last night’s loss. Forward Kelly Olynyk and guard Jordan Clarkson finished with 21 points each too.
Phoenix Suns
Phoenix got a massive showing from Deandre Ayton last night, who scored a season-high 28 points to go with 12 rebounds. Cameron Payne also picked up a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds. The double-double was Payne’s first of the season; Ayton has five of them in his last six games.
Phoenix hasn’t given up over 105 points since that 134-133 loss to Utah eight days ago. The Suns are just outside the top-five in the NBA with 107.8 points allowed per game, making Saturday’s rematch an interesting storyline between their defence and Utah’s offence. The Jazz won round one.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Jazz vs. Suns?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 23 Nov 4:37pm | UTA | -15.5 -112 | O +170.5 -103 |
| Closing 27 Nov 1:01am | UTA | -6 -116 | O +232 -111 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
| Points |
25.62 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
8.64 |
| FG% |
81.9 |
| Steals |
1.14 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
| Points |
25.62 |
| Assists |
5.64 |
| Rebounds |
8.64 |
| FG% |
81.9 |
| Steals |
1.14 |
| Blocks |
2.34 |
| Points |
27.75 |
| Assists |
8.88 |
| Rebounds |
9.96 |
| FG% |
58.9 |
| Steals |
1.54 |
| Blocks |
1.44 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
33.73 |
| Assists |
7.43 |
| Rebounds |
9.7 |
| FG% |
63 |
| Steals |
1.73 |
| Blocks |
1.36 |
Injuries
Kelly Olynyk (PF)
Talen Horton-Tucker (SG)
Collin Sexton (PG)
Kelly Olynyk (PF)
Simone Fontecchio (SF)
Rudy Gay (SF)
Johnny Juzang (SG)
Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Chris Paul (PG)
Chris Paul (PG)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Bismack Biyombo (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Cameron Payne (PG)
Kevin Durant (SF)
Deandre Ayton (C)
Devin Booker (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Kelly Olynyk (PF) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Olynyk was absent from the previous contest due to rest, and it is unknown if he will take to the court against the Lakers in Sunday's tilt. |
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| Talen Horton-Tucker (SG) | Out Sun | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 23 | 2-1 | 2-1 | + - |
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Horton-Tucker has sat out the last two games with left ankle soreness, and he will not lace up versus the Lakers on Sunday. |
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| Collin Sexton (PG) | Out Sun | Hamstring - 05 / 04 / 23 | 3-1 | 2-2 | + - |
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Sexton was been held out of the previous two games with a hamstring issue, and he will not be available for Sunday's clash against the Lakers. |
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| Kelly Olynyk (PF) | Prob Fri | Illness - 29 / 03 / 23 | 5-2 | 4-3 | + - |
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Olynyk sat out the last contest with an illness, but it is predicted that he will participate in Friday's showdown versus the Celtics. |
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| Simone Fontecchio (SF) | Prob Wed | Toe - 27 / 03 / 23 | 6-2 | 4-4 | + - |
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Fontecchio sat out the last contest with turf toe on his left foot, but it is expected that he will play Wednesday versus the Spurs. |
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| Rudy Gay (SF) | Out indefinitely | Back - 23 / 03 / 23 | 7-4 | 7-4 | + - |
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Gay is sidelined with back spasms, and team officials have not yet confirmed an exact return date. |
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| Johnny Juzang (SG) | Ques Fri | Hip - 23 / 03 / 23 | 7-4 | 7-4 | + - |
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Juzang is dealing with a strained left hip flexor, and it remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup versus the Bucks on Friday. |
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| Jordan Clarkson (PG) | Out indefinitely | Finger - 07 / 03 / 23 | 12-5 | 12-4-1 | + - |
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Clarkson is nursing a left finger sprain, and there is no timetable for his return. |
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| Ochai Agbaji (SG) | Ques Fri | Leg - 01 / 03 / 23 | 13-7 | 13-6-1 | + - |
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Agbaji exited the last match with a right lower leg contusion, leaving his status for Friday's showdown with the Thunder uncertain. |
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| Jordan Clarkson (PG) | Ques Sun | Thumb - 27 / 02 / 23 | 13-7 | 13-6-1 | + - |
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Clarkson has missed the previous two contests with a right thumb sprain, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Thunder on Sunday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Thurs | Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Thurs | Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 | 5-7 | 8-3-1 | + - |
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Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers. |
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| Bismack Biyombo (C) | Prob Sun | Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Out Sun | Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest. |
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| Cameron Payne (PG) | Prob Tues | Back - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers. |
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| Kevin Durant (SF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 | 5-8 | 9-3-1 | + - |
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Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round. |
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| Deandre Ayton (C) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday. |
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| Devin Booker (SG) | Ques Sun | Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 | 6-8 | 9-4-1 | + - |
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Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 23 Nov 4:37pm UTA -15.5 -112 O +170.5 -103 Closing 27 Nov 1:01am UTA -6 -116 O +232 -111 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
Points 25.62
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 8.64
FG% 81.9
Steals 1.14
Blocks 2.34
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Suns Team Leaders
Points 25.62
Assists 5.64
Rebounds 8.64
FG% 81.9
Steals 1.14
Blocks 2.34
Points 27.75
Assists 8.88
Rebounds 9.96
FG% 58.9
Steals 1.54
Blocks 1.44
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 33.73
Assists 7.43
Rebounds 9.7
FG% 63
Steals 1.73
Blocks 1.36
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Injuries
Kelly Olynyk (PF)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Talen Horton-Tucker (SG)
Out Sun Ankle - 06 / 04 / 23Collin Sexton (PG)
Out Sun Hamstring - 05 / 04 / 23Kelly Olynyk (PF)
Prob Fri Illness - 29 / 03 / 23Simone Fontecchio (SF)
Prob Wed Toe - 27 / 03 / 23Rudy Gay (SF)
Out indefinitely Back - 23 / 03 / 23Johnny Juzang (SG)
Ques Fri Hip - 23 / 03 / 23Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Out indefinitely Finger - 07 / 03 / 23Ochai Agbaji (SG)
Ques Fri Leg - 01 / 03 / 23Jordan Clarkson (PG)
Ques Sun Thumb - 27 / 02 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23Chris Paul (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Bismack Biyombo (C)
Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23Cameron Payne (PG)
Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23Kevin Durant (SF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23Deandre Ayton (C)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Devin Booker (SG)
Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Kelly Olynyk (PF) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Olynyk was absent from the previous contest due to rest, and it is unknown if he will take to the court against the Lakers in Sunday's tilt.
Talen Horton-Tucker (SG) Out Sun Ankle - 06 / 04 / 23 2-1 2-1 + - Horton-Tucker has sat out the last two games with left ankle soreness, and he will not lace up versus the Lakers on Sunday.
Collin Sexton (PG) Out Sun Hamstring - 05 / 04 / 23 3-1 2-2 + - Sexton was been held out of the previous two games with a hamstring issue, and he will not be available for Sunday's clash against the Lakers.
Kelly Olynyk (PF) Prob Fri Illness - 29 / 03 / 23 5-2 4-3 + - Olynyk sat out the last contest with an illness, but it is predicted that he will participate in Friday's showdown versus the Celtics.
Simone Fontecchio (SF) Prob Wed Toe - 27 / 03 / 23 6-2 4-4 + - Fontecchio sat out the last contest with turf toe on his left foot, but it is expected that he will play Wednesday versus the Spurs.
Rudy Gay (SF) Out indefinitely Back - 23 / 03 / 23 7-4 7-4 + - Gay is sidelined with back spasms, and team officials have not yet confirmed an exact return date.
Johnny Juzang (SG) Ques Fri Hip - 23 / 03 / 23 7-4 7-4 + - Juzang is dealing with a strained left hip flexor, and it remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup versus the Bucks on Friday.
Jordan Clarkson (PG) Out indefinitely Finger - 07 / 03 / 23 12-5 12-4-1 + - Clarkson is nursing a left finger sprain, and there is no timetable for his return.
Ochai Agbaji (SG) Ques Fri Leg - 01 / 03 / 23 13-7 13-6-1 + - Agbaji exited the last match with a right lower leg contusion, leaving his status for Friday's showdown with the Thunder uncertain.
Jordan Clarkson (PG) Ques Sun Thumb - 27 / 02 / 23 13-7 13-6-1 + - Clarkson has missed the previous two contests with a right thumb sprain, and it is uncertain if he will play against the Thunder on Sunday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Deandre Ayton (C) Out Thurs Ribs - 10 / 05 / 23 1-1 1-1 + - Ayton is nursing a rib contusion, and he will not face the Nuggets in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Thurs Groin - 02 / 05 / 23 2-3 3-2 + - Paul is hobbled by a left groin strain, and he will not partake in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals versus the Nuggets.
Chris Paul (PG) Out Sun Rest - 09 / 04 / 23 5-7 8-3-1 + - Paul will sit out for Sunday's showdown with the Clippers for rest purposes.
Deandre Ayton (C) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Ayton is taking a day of rest and will not be available Sunday versus the Clippers.
Bismack Biyombo (C) Prob Sun Knee - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Biyombo is managing a right knee injury, but it is likely that he will suit up against the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Devin Booker (SG) Out Sun Rest - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Booker will not be in the lineup against the Clippers on Sunday as he will be taking a day of rest.
Cameron Payne (PG) Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Payne has been idle with lower-back soreness, but it is anticipated that he will return to the court for Game 5 of the Western Conference against the Clippers.
Kevin Durant (SF) Prob Sun Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23 5-8 9-3-1 + - Durant is tending to an ankle injury, but it is anticipated that he will participate versus the Clippers in Game 1 of the Western Conference first round.
Deandre Ayton (C) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Ayton missed the last game as he was given a day of rest, and it is uncertain if he will play versus the Clippers on Sunday.
Devin Booker (SG) Ques Sun Rest - 07 / 04 / 23 6-8 9-4-1 + - Booker missed the last contest as he was given a day of rest, and it is undetermined if he will suit up on Sunday against the Clippers.