Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Sunday

NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Jazz

The Houston Rockets meet the Utah Jazz in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Our betting prediction is that the Rockets will be superior to the Jazz and that’s why we’re backing the favorites on the spread at -12.5. Take the -106 that they are able to cover the line.

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Houston Rockets have triumphed in their previous four road games. The latest saw them beat Golden State Warriors 104-100 at Chase Center. Reed Sheppard poured in 31 points, with Alperen Sengun contributing 16 and Jabari Smith adding 15.

Utah Jazz were winners last time out. It was a 128-119 home victory against Sacramento Kings at Delta Center. Keyonte George scored 31 points, with Lauri Markkanen putting up 28 and Brice Sensabaugh contributing 20.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have claimed back-to-back victories over the Jazz. At Delta Center they won 121-110 before winning 143-105 at Toyota Center. The Rockets have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W

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8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. The Rockets are averaging 118.9 points, 49.3 rebounds, 24.9 assists, 9.5 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 46.9% from the field and 79.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.4 points and 39.6 rebounds per matchup.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 21.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 6.9 assists, while Reed Sheppard averages 3.2 (47.1%) 3-pointers made.

The Jazz have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.3 points, 45.0 rebounds, 31.8 assists, 8.5 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 46.3% from the field and 79.2% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 130.9 points and 43.8 rebounds.

Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.0 points and 3.1 (36.5%) 3-pointers made. Jusuf Nurkic has an average of 9.9 rebounds and Keyonte George 6.5 assists.

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Picks

This Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Rockets at -12.5 on the spread really stand out in this NBA showdown. We are prepared to have a bet at -106 and expect the favorites to cover this line.

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Key Rockets vs Jazz stats:

• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jazz in 3 of their last 5 games.

Rockets -12.5 Probability

Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 51.5% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets 128 - 113 Jazz

The Rockets might get the upper hand and it might be worth backing them to achieve a specific correct score. Try an outcome of 128-113 for a big possible return from your stake.

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Houston Rockets a 86% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -625 favorites with the sportsbooks. Utah Jazz are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +460.

The current spread is 12.5 and total points is 235.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 235.5, then the odds are -110.

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Moneyline

Rockets

-625

Jazz

+460

Point Spread

Rockets -12.5

-106

Jazz +12.5

-114

Total Points

Under 235.5

-110

Over 235.5

-110

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The Jazz own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 128.40 points per contest and conceding 127.60.

The Rockets have stacked up four straight wins away from home. They are 8-2 in their last 10 road games, averaging 119.40 points on offense and surrendering 109.50 on defense.

The Rockets defeated the Jazz 121-110 in their last meeting at Delta Center. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Delta Center, the Jazz have won seven while the Rockets have taken three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O235.5	U235.5
Utah Jazz Home Stats		5-5	256.00	128.40	127.60	8	2
Houston Rockets Away Stats		8-2	228.90	119.40	109.50	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O235.5 = Games Over 235.5 Points
• U235.5 = Games Under 235.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets Stats

Utah Jazz Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 228.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 228.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 235.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.90 pts and allowed 109.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 119.40 pts and allowed 109.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 253.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 256.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 235.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 235.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 122.30 pts and allowed 130.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 128.40 pts and allowed 127.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.00 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (40%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.40 (79.09%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.3, Offensive 18.20, Defensive 31.10
• Assists: 24.90
• Blocks: 3.90
• Steals: 9.50
• Turnovers : 13.50
• Personal Fouls: 21.20

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (52%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.40 (41%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.50 (78.18%)
• Rebounds: Total 49.3, Offensive 16.10, Defensive 33.20
• Assists: 25.80
• Blocks: 5.00
• Steals: 9.10
• Turnovers : 15.90
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.50 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.80 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 20.90 (79.17%)
• Rebounds: Total 45, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 32.20
• Assists: 31.80
• Blocks: 4.00
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 16.40
• Personal Fouls: 23.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 15.90 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 25.30 (82.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.6, Offensive 14.70, Defensive 33.90
• Assists: 32.00
• Blocks: 4.60
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 16.60
• Personal Fouls: 23.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Raptors	14	6	0.7	118.8	112.8	6	7-2	7-4	3-1	13-3	9-1	1L
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Celtics	10	9	0.526	114.8	110.7	4.1	6-4	4-5	2-4	7-6	6-4	1L
Nets	3	16	0.158	108.4	119.3	-10.9	0-9	3-7	1-7	3-13	2-8	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	16	4	0.8	119.8	114	5.8	8-2	8-2	4-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Bulls	9	10	0.474	119.9	123.1	-3.2	6-2	3-8	1-4	6-7	3-7	3L
Bucks	9	12	0.429	115.5	117.7	-2.2	6-6	3-6	2-3	7-8	2-8	1W
Pacers	4	16	0.2	109.8	118.6	-8.8	4-6	0-10	1-4	3-8	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	13	7	0.65	123.6	118.2	5.4	9-2	4-5	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Hornets	6	14	0.3	115.9	120.2	-4.3	5-6	1-8	1-4	5-9	3-7	2W
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	19	1	0.95	122.2	106.3	15.9	10-0	9-1	3-1	15-1	10-0	11W
Nuggets	13	5	0.722	124.5	115.2	9.3	6-3	7-2	2-1	12-4	7-3	1W
Timberwolves	11	8	0.579	118.8	114.2	4.6	6-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	14	4	0.778	118.9	115.1	3.8	6-2	8-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	6W
Suns	12	8	0.6	116.9	113.2	3.7	8-3	4-5	4-2	11-8	6-4	2L
Warriors	11	10	0.524	114.5	113.6	0.9	7-2	4-8	3-1	10-6	5-5	1W
Clippers	5	14	0.263	111.9	117.9	-6	3-6	2-8	1-4	4-8	2-8	3L
Kings	5	15	0.25	112	123.3	-11.3	3-6	2-9	1-3	4-13	2-8	2L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Spurs	13	5	0.722	119.2	112.9	6.3	8-2	5-3	5-0	8-5	7-3	2W
Grizzlies	8	12	0.4	113.3	117	-3.7	4-6	4-6	4-2	7-6	4-6	2W
Mavericks	5	15	0.25	110	116.2	-6.2	4-9	1-6	1-5	2-10	2-8	3L
Pelicans	3	17	0.15	110.7	121.6	-10.9	2-9	1-8	1-5	1-15	1-9	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	16	4	0.8	119.8	114	5.8	8-2	8-2	4-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Raptors	14	6	0.7	118.8	112.8	6	7-2	7-4	3-1	13-3	9-1	1L
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
Heat	13	7	0.65	123.6	118.2	5.4	9-2	4-5	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Celtics	10	9	0.526	114.8	110.7	4.1	6-4	4-5	2-4	7-6	6-4	1L
Bulls	9	10	0.474	119.9	123.1	-3.2	6-2	3-8	1-4	6-7	3-7	3L
Bucks	9	12	0.429	115.5	117.7	-2.2	6-6	3-6	2-3	7-8	2-8	1W
Hornets	6	14	0.3	115.9	120.2	-4.3	5-6	1-8	1-4	5-9	3-7	2W
Pacers	4	16	0.2	109.8	118.6	-8.8	4-6	0-10	1-4	3-8	3-7	2W
Nets	3	16	0.158	108.4	119.3	-10.9	0-9	3-7	1-7	3-13	2-8	4L
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	19	1	0.95	122.2	106.3	15.9	10-0	9-1	3-1	15-1	10-0	11W
Lakers	14	4	0.778	118.9	115.1	3.8	6-2	8-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	6W
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Spurs	13	5	0.722	119.2	112.9	6.3	8-2	5-3	5-0	8-5	7-3	2W
Nuggets	13	5	0.722	124.5	115.2	9.3	6-3	7-2	2-1	12-4	7-3	1W
Suns	12	8	0.6	116.9	113.2	3.7	8-3	4-5	4-2	11-8	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	11	8	0.579	118.8	114.2	4.6	6-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	1W
Warriors	11	10	0.524	114.5	113.6	0.9	7-2	4-8	3-1	10-6	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	8	12	0.4	113.3	117	-3.7	4-6	4-6	4-2	7-6	4-6	2W
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W
Clippers	5	14	0.263	111.9	117.9	-6	3-6	2-8	1-4	4-8	2-8	3L
Kings	5	15	0.25	112	123.3	-11.3	3-6	2-9	1-3	4-13	2-8	2L
Mavericks	5	15	0.25	110	116.2	-6.2	4-9	1-6	1-5	2-10	2-8	3L
Pelicans	3	17	0.15	110.7	121.6	-10.9	2-9	1-8	1-5	1-15	1-9	2L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	19	1	0.95	122.2	106.3	15.9	10-0	9-1	3-1	15-1	10-0	11W
Pistons	16	4	0.8	119.8	114	5.8	8-2	8-2	4-2	12-4	8-2	1W
Lakers	14	4	0.778	118.9	115.1	3.8	6-2	8-2	2-1	11-3	8-2	6W
Rockets	12	4	0.75	121.1	110.4	10.7	5-2	7-2	2-1	5-3	8-2	2W
Nuggets	13	5	0.722	124.5	115.2	9.3	6-3	7-2	2-1	12-4	7-3	1W
Spurs	13	5	0.722	119.2	112.9	6.3	8-2	5-3	5-0	8-5	7-3	2W
Raptors	14	6	0.7	118.8	112.8	6	7-2	7-4	3-1	13-3	9-1	1L
Knicks	12	6	0.667	120.7	114	6.7	9-1	3-5	3-0	9-6	7-3	3W
Heat	13	7	0.65	123.6	118.2	5.4	9-2	4-5	2-1	8-4	7-3	1L
Hawks	12	8	0.6	117.8	115.7	2.1	4-4	8-4	3-1	6-6	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	12	8	0.6	119	115.5	3.5	8-3	4-5	5-0	10-7	5-5	2L
Magic	12	8	0.6	119.3	114.1	5.2	7-3	5-5	3-2	9-7	8-2	2W
Suns	12	8	0.6	116.9	113.2	3.7	8-3	4-5	4-2	11-8	6-4	2L
Timberwolves	11	8	0.579	118.8	114.2	4.6	6-3	5-5	3-3	6-7	6-4	1W
76ers	10	8	0.556	117.3	117.6	-0.3	5-5	5-3	5-2	9-8	5-5	1W
Celtics	10	9	0.526	114.8	110.7	4.1	6-4	4-5	2-4	7-6	6-4	1L
Warriors	11	10	0.524	114.5	113.6	0.9	7-2	4-8	3-1	10-6	5-5	1W
Bulls	9	10	0.474	119.9	123.1	-3.2	6-2	3-8	1-4	6-7	3-7	3L
Bucks	9	12	0.429	115.5	117.7	-2.2	6-6	3-6	2-3	7-8	2-8	1W
Trail Blazers	8	11	0.421	118.4	121.1	-2.7	3-5	5-6	3-2	7-8	3-7	1L
Grizzlies	8	12	0.4	113.3	117	-3.7	4-6	4-6	4-2	7-6	4-6	2W
Jazz	6	12	0.333	118.6	125.2	-6.6	5-5	1-7	0-4	3-9	3-7	1W
Hornets	6	14	0.3	115.9	120.2	-4.3	5-6	1-8	1-4	5-9	3-7	2W
Clippers	5	14	0.263	111.9	117.9	-6	3-6	2-8	1-4	4-8	2-8	3L
Mavericks	5	15	0.25	110	116.2	-6.2	4-9	1-6	1-5	2-10	2-8	3L
Kings	5	15	0.25	112	123.3	-11.3	3-6	2-9	1-3	4-13	2-8	2L
Pacers	4	16	0.2	109.8	118.6	-8.8	4-6	0-10	1-4	3-8	3-7	2W
Nets	3	16	0.158	108.4	119.3	-10.9	0-9	3-7	1-7	3-13	2-8	4L
Pelicans	3	17	0.15	110.7	121.6	-10.9	2-9	1-8	1-5	1-15	1-9	2L
Wizards	2	16	0.111	112.4	127.7	-15.3	1-6	1-10	1-2	1-12	1-9	1L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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