Does Donovan Mitchell have more in his bag of tricks for OKC when the series moves to Utah on Saturday?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have the two best players in this series but when Game 2 was on the line it was Utah’s rookie, Donovan Mitchell, who put in the superstar effort.
NBA Playoffs Point Spread and Betting Analysis
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 19 Apr 3:19pm | OKC | -4 -110 | O +207 -110 |
| Closing 21 Apr 5:49pm | OKC | -5 -110 | O +209 -110 |
The Thunder dropped to 35-48-1 against the spread on the campaign following Wednesday’s outright loss to the Jazz as 3.5-point home favourites. OKC failed to reach the century mark in points for just the third time in its last 23 games. The under is 9-3 in the Thunder’s last 12 games overall and 47-37 on the season.
Utah improved to 16-3 straight up (13-6 ATS) in its last 19 road games after the seven-point win in Game 2 against the Thunder. The Jazz have a reputation for having one of the best home-court advantages in the NBA and went 28-13 SU and 22-19 ATS at Salt Lake City this season.
The under is 5-0 in OKC’s last five away games and 22-8 in the last 30 meetings between these two teams.
The Jazz are now the favourites to win the series at -132 with the higher-seeded Thunder paying even money (+100) on the Sports Interaction NBA futures board.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Russell Westbrook, Paul George and Carmelo Anthony did not have good days at the office in Game 2. The star trio shot a collective 32.8 percent from the field and went a combined 0-for-15 in the fourth quarter. That’s not going to cut it for OKC supporters.
More troubling is the health of centre Steven Adams. The big man injured his right shoulder going for a dunk in Game 1. He played 22 minutes of action in Game 2 while running back to the locker room for treatment several times during the course of the contest.
Utah Jazz
Utah backers like what they’re seeing from the big-man combination of Rudy Gobert and Derrick Favors. The pair combined for 33 points and 31 rebounds in Game 2 and exposed OKC’s smaller frontline in the process.
Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points on Wednesday his 55 points in the series set a new NBA record for most points for a rookie guard in his first two playoff games.
Injuries
Steven Adams (C)
Corey Brewer (SG)
Alex Abrines (SG)
Terrance Ferguson (SG)
Carmelo Anthony (SF)
Doug McDermott (SF)
Enes Kanter (C)
Isaiah Canaan (PG)
Andre Roberson (SG)
Patrick Patterson (PF)
Dante Exum (PG)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Derrick Favors (PF)
Ricky Rubio (PG)
Jae Crowder (SF)
Joe Ingles (SF)
Tony Bradley (C)
Raul Neto (PG)
Joe Johnson (SG)
Derrick Rose (PG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Steven Adams (C) | day-to-day | Hand - 18 / 04 / 18 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Adams left Wednesday's game due to a right hand injury and it is unclear if he will return. |
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| Corey Brewer (SG) | Prob Wed | Knee - 17 / 04 / 18 | 2-3 | 3-2 | + - |
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Brewer is dealing a sprained knee but is likely to play Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz. |
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| Alex Abrines (SG) | Prob Sun | Concussion - 09 / 04 / 18 | 4-4 | 4-4 | + - |
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Abrines is recovering from a concussion but is likely to be active for Game 1 the Western Conference first round against the Jazz. |
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| Terrance Ferguson (SG) | Prob Mon | Concussion - 08 / 03 / 18 | 10-11 | 9-13 | + - |
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Ferguson missed the previous game as he is working his way through the concussion protocol but is likely to be available against the Kings on Monday. |
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| Carmelo Anthony (SF) | Out Sat | Rest - 03 / 03 / 18 | 11-13 | 11-14 | + - |
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Anthony is not expected to be available for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers as he will be given the day to rest. |
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| Doug McDermott (SF) | Prob Sat | Acquired - 08 / 02 / 18 | 14-18 | 15-18 | + - |
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McDermott has been acquired in a trade and is expected to be available Saturday against the Lakers. |
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| Enes Kanter (C) | Prob Sun | Mouth - 07 / 02 / 18 | 14-19 | 15-19 | + - |
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Kanter sat out the last game after undergoing oral surgery to repair a lip laceration but is expected to be available Sunday against the Pacers. |
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| Isaiah Canaan (PG) | out for season | Leg - 01 / 02 / 18 | 14-22 | 16-21 | + - |
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Canaan underwent surgery to fix a fractured left ankle and is expected to miss the remainder of the season. |
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| Andre Roberson (SG) | out for season | Knee - 27 / 01 / 18 | 17-22 | 19-21 | + - |
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Roberson ruptured his left patellar tendon and will require surgery to repair the injury. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season. |
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| Patrick Patterson (PF) | Prob Thurs | Wrist - 24 / 01 / 18 | 18-23 | 21-21 | + - |
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Patterson has a wrist injury but is expected to play Thursday against the Wizards. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Dante Exum (PG) | Ques Tues | Hamstring - 06 / 05 / 18 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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Exum is dealing with a strained left hamstring and it is uncertain if he will play against the Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | day-to-day | Knee - 06 / 05 / 18 | 0-2 | 0-2 | + - |
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O'Neale left Sunday's game with a right knee injury and it is unknown if he will return. |
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| Derrick Favors (PF) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 05 / 05 / 18 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Favors sprained his left ankle in the previous game but is expected to be in the lineup Sunday for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round against the Rockets. |
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| Ricky Rubio (PG) | Ques Tues | Hamstring - 28 / 04 / 18 | 1-5 | 1-5 | + - |
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Rubio is sidelined with a left hamstring strain and it is unknown if he will return for Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Rockets. |
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| Jae Crowder (SF) | Prob Sun | Eye - 05 / 04 / 18 | 7-8 | 7-8 | + - |
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Crowder exited the last game with a corneal abrasion in his left eye but is expected to play Sunday against the Lakers. |
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| Joe Ingles (SF) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 04 / 04 / 18 | 8-8 | 8-8 | + - |
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Ingles is likely to play Thursday against the Clippers despite a right knee contusion. |
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| Tony Bradley (C) | Ques Fri | Concussion - 13 / 03 / 18 | 12-14 | 14-12 | + - |
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Bradley has been cleared from a concussion but it is unknown if he will draw back into the lineup against the Grizzlies on Friday. |
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| Raul Neto (PG) | Mid April | Wrist - 12 / 03 / 18 | 12-14 | 14-12 | + - |
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Neto has been diagnosed with a fractured left wrist but is aiming to return to the lineup by the middle of April. |
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| Joe Johnson (SG) | Prob Wed | Acquired - 14 / 02 / 18 | 16-20 | 16-20 | + - |
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Johnson has been recently acquired by the Rockets and is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Kings. |
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| Derrick Rose (PG) | Doub Sun | Acquired - 10 / 02 / 18 | 18-21 | 17-22 | + - |
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Rose was recently acquired but is unlikely to play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday. |
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Thunder vs. Jazz Game 3 Prediction
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 19 Apr 3:19pm OKC -4 -110 O +207 -110 Closing 21 Apr 5:49pm OKC -5 -110 O +209 -110 -
Injuries
Steven Adams (C)
day-to-day Hand - 18 / 04 / 18Corey Brewer (SG)
Prob Wed Knee - 17 / 04 / 18Alex Abrines (SG)
Prob Sun Concussion - 09 / 04 / 18Terrance Ferguson (SG)
Prob Mon Concussion - 08 / 03 / 18Carmelo Anthony (SF)
Out Sat Rest - 03 / 03 / 18Doug McDermott (SF)
Prob Sat Acquired - 08 / 02 / 18Enes Kanter (C)
Prob Sun Mouth - 07 / 02 / 18Isaiah Canaan (PG)
out for season Leg - 01 / 02 / 18Andre Roberson (SG)
out for season Knee - 27 / 01 / 18Patrick Patterson (PF)
Prob Thurs Wrist - 24 / 01 / 18Dante Exum (PG)
Ques Tues Hamstring - 06 / 05 / 18Royce O'Neale (SF)
day-to-day Knee - 06 / 05 / 18Derrick Favors (PF)
Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 05 / 18Ricky Rubio (PG)
Ques Tues Hamstring - 28 / 04 / 18Jae Crowder (SF)
Prob Sun Eye - 05 / 04 / 18Joe Ingles (SF)
Prob Thurs Knee - 04 / 04 / 18Tony Bradley (C)
Ques Fri Concussion - 13 / 03 / 18Raul Neto (PG)
Mid April Wrist - 12 / 03 / 18Joe Johnson (SG)
Prob Wed Acquired - 14 / 02 / 18Derrick Rose (PG)
Doub Sun Acquired - 10 / 02 / 18Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Steven Adams (C) day-to-day Hand - 18 / 04 / 18 2-3 3-2 + - Adams left Wednesday's game due to a right hand injury and it is unclear if he will return.
Corey Brewer (SG) Prob Wed Knee - 17 / 04 / 18 2-3 3-2 + - Brewer is dealing a sprained knee but is likely to play Game 2 of the Western Conference first round against the Jazz.
Alex Abrines (SG) Prob Sun Concussion - 09 / 04 / 18 4-4 4-4 + - Abrines is recovering from a concussion but is likely to be active for Game 1 the Western Conference first round against the Jazz.
Terrance Ferguson (SG) Prob Mon Concussion - 08 / 03 / 18 10-11 9-13 + - Ferguson missed the previous game as he is working his way through the concussion protocol but is likely to be available against the Kings on Monday.
Carmelo Anthony (SF) Out Sat Rest - 03 / 03 / 18 11-13 11-14 + - Anthony is not expected to be available for Saturday's game against the Trail Blazers as he will be given the day to rest.
Doug McDermott (SF) Prob Sat Acquired - 08 / 02 / 18 14-18 15-18 + - McDermott has been acquired in a trade and is expected to be available Saturday against the Lakers.
Enes Kanter (C) Prob Sun Mouth - 07 / 02 / 18 14-19 15-19 + - Kanter sat out the last game after undergoing oral surgery to repair a lip laceration but is expected to be available Sunday against the Pacers.
Isaiah Canaan (PG) out for season Leg - 01 / 02 / 18 14-22 16-21 + - Canaan underwent surgery to fix a fractured left ankle and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Andre Roberson (SG) out for season Knee - 27 / 01 / 18 17-22 19-21 + - Roberson ruptured his left patellar tendon and will require surgery to repair the injury. He is expected to miss the remainder of the season.
Patrick Patterson (PF) Prob Thurs Wrist - 24 / 01 / 18 18-23 21-21 + - Patterson has a wrist injury but is expected to play Thursday against the Wizards.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Dante Exum (PG) Ques Tues Hamstring - 06 / 05 / 18 0-2 0-2 + - Exum is dealing with a strained left hamstring and it is uncertain if he will play against the Rockets in Game 5 of the Western Conference second round.
Royce O'Neale (SF) day-to-day Knee - 06 / 05 / 18 0-2 0-2 + - O'Neale left Sunday's game with a right knee injury and it is unknown if he will return.
Derrick Favors (PF) Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 05 / 18 1-2 1-2 + - Favors sprained his left ankle in the previous game but is expected to be in the lineup Sunday for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference second round against the Rockets.
Ricky Rubio (PG) Ques Tues Hamstring - 28 / 04 / 18 1-5 1-5 + - Rubio is sidelined with a left hamstring strain and it is unknown if he will return for Game 5 of the Western Conference second round against the Rockets.
Jae Crowder (SF) Prob Sun Eye - 05 / 04 / 18 7-8 7-8 + - Crowder exited the last game with a corneal abrasion in his left eye but is expected to play Sunday against the Lakers.
Joe Ingles (SF) Prob Thurs Knee - 04 / 04 / 18 8-8 8-8 + - Ingles is likely to play Thursday against the Clippers despite a right knee contusion.
Tony Bradley (C) Ques Fri Concussion - 13 / 03 / 18 12-14 14-12 + - Bradley has been cleared from a concussion but it is unknown if he will draw back into the lineup against the Grizzlies on Friday.
Raul Neto (PG) Mid April Wrist - 12 / 03 / 18 12-14 14-12 + - Neto has been diagnosed with a fractured left wrist but is aiming to return to the lineup by the middle of April.
Joe Johnson (SG) Prob Wed Acquired - 14 / 02 / 18 16-20 16-20 + - Johnson has been recently acquired by the Rockets and is expected to be available for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Derrick Rose (PG) Doub Sun Acquired - 10 / 02 / 18 18-21 17-22 + - Rose was recently acquired but is unlikely to play against the Trail Blazers on Sunday.