Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors Prediction, NBA Odds
Losers in three straight home dates, the Warriors’ current 0-4 slide coincides with the loss of Stephen Curry to a foot injury that is expected to sideline him for the remainder of the regular season. The Jazz are coming off a decisive 122-109 home victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, but have lost five straight on the road.
Despite their recent road struggles, the Jazz have maintained the confidence of sports bettors. Utah has attracted 85% of the betting action, lifting them to their current position as 2-point favourites. The Warriors have faded to +110 moneyline underdogs, and the total has dipped slightly to 218.0 since opening at 218.5.
Jazz vs. Warriors NBA Betting Odds
Saturday night’s matchup at Chase Center marks the fourth and final regular season meeting between these Western Conference rivals. The Warriors have earned the straight up win in four of five dates with Utah. However, the Jazz dominated in their last matchup, marching to a 111-85 win as slim 1-point home favourites on February 9. The past two clashes between these teams have been low-scoring affairs, with the total failing to reach 200. Accordingly, the UNDER has now paid out in two straight, ending a steady 8-0-0 run for the OVER.
The Jazz finally rediscovered their scoring touch in Thursday’s win over the Lakers, racking up 122 points after averaging just 103.8 points per game during their preceding 0-5 run. However, the Jazz continue to be a shaky bet, going winless against the spread in their past six, and covering just twice in 15 road contests. Utah has also been a massive disappointment as road chalk, winning outright in just two of eight, and covering in just three of their past 15. Things have not gone much better for the Dubs, who have won just six of 22 contests in the wake of a season-high nine-game win streak. The team has lost three straight home dates during their current 1-7 run. In addition, Golden State has felt the loss of Curry while averaging just 103.4 points per game over their past eight contests.
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Injuries also remain a concern for the Jazz. Hassan Whiteside has been on the shelf for the past four games due to a foot injury, and the big man remains listed as questionable for Saturday’s contest. Whiteside has been a force under the bucket in recent dates with GSW, averaging 14 boards per game over his past 11 appearances. Utah’s recent swoon has not impacted the performance of Donovan Mitchell, who has averaged 30 points over his past eight games.
Golden State Warriors
With Steph Curry sidelined indefinitely, Jordan Poole has embraced greater responsibility. The 22-year-old has piled up 28.5 points per game over his past eight outings, and has connected on five or more three-pointers in five of his past 10 appearances. Klay Thompson has shown signs of regaining his vintage form. The 32-year-old shooting guard has averaged 23.8 points over his past eight outings, but has also scored 15 or fewer points in two of his past four appearances.
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