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NBA Betting Preview: Rockets vs Jazz

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

Rockets Could Enjoy a Big Victory

There’s a lot to like about the -12.5 betting line that the Rockets have to cover against the Jazz. Take the -110 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

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Rockets Came Out on Top in Previous H2H

Yesterday’s game between Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz took place at Delta Center, with the Rockets securing a 129-101 win.

The top Rockets scorer was Alperen Sengun with 27 points, with Kevin Durant registering 25 and Jabari Smith 15. Ace Bailey racked up 19 for the Jazz, while Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic recorded 18 and 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Rockets have triumphed in their previous three meetings against the Jazz. On the head-to-head front, it has been 6 wins out of 10.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 13 4 0.765 121.6 109.9 11.7 5-2 8-2 2-1 6-3 8-2 3W
Jazz logo Jazz 6 13 0.316 117.7 125.4 -7.7 5-6 1-7 0-4 3-10 3-7 1L
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Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have 8 wins and 2 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 119.4 points, 48.9 rebounds, 25.0 assists, 10.0 steals and 4.3 blocks while shooting 47.4% from the field and 78.7% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.6 points and 38.2 rebounds per matchup.

Alperen Sengun is averaging 22.2 points, 8.6 rebounds and 6.7 assists, while Reed Sheppard averages 3.1 (46.3%) 3-pointers made.

Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games

The Jazz have won 3 and lost 7 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 122.7 points, 44.3 rebounds, 32.2 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field and 80.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 130.1 points and 43.6 rebounds.

Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.6 points and 3.2 (37.2%) 3-pointers made. Jusuf Nurkic has an average of 10.1 rebounds and Keyonte George 6.5 assists.

Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Picks

Unlock a complete betting breakdown for Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz, featuring our expert match prediction, expected final score, standout player prop picks and a ready-to-play bet builder.

Game Prediction

Rockets can finish well clear in this NBA matchup and that means we’re going for the favorites against the spread. There is -110 on offer that they are able to cover the -12.5 betting line.

Our team of expert NBA handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.

Key Rockets vs Jazz stats:

  • The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jazz in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jazz in 2 consecutive games against Rockets.

Rockets -12.5 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Amen Thompson Over 6.5 Rebounds -132 BetMGM logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) has had Over 6.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -132 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.

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Lauri Markkanen Under 24.5 Points -115 BetMGM logo

Lauri Markkanen (Jazz) has averaged 20.4 points in the past 5 games. His Player Points might once again fall below the line, with this bet offering plenty of appeal and you can back -115.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -12.5
Totals Over 232.5
Player Rebounds Amen Thompson Over 6.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Rockets Rockets logo 126 - 110 Jazz logo Jazz

The Rockets to win by a 126-110 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

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.

Rockets Big Favorites to Win

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Houston Rockets a 88% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -714 favorites with the sportsbooks. Utah Jazz are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +500.

The current spread is 12.5 and the total points line is 232.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re going for Over 232.5, then the odds are -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Get Most Points

Kevin Durant is the market leader to hit the most buckets. He is priced at -102 to score Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -123.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-102
Under 25.5
-123
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Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)
Over 24.5
-111
Under 24.5
-115
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 20.5
-115
Under 20.5
-111
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Keyonte George (Jazz)
Over 19.5
-108
Under 19.5
-118
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+112
Under 6.5
-147
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Keyonte George (Jazz)
Over 6.5
-105
Under 6.5
-125
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-103
Under 5.5
-128
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Reed Sheppard (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-132
Under 4.5
-101
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 9.5
-106
Under 9.5
-123
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Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz)
Over 8.5
-139
Under 8.5
+106
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-132
Under 6.5
-100
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-116
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Jazz Have Six Losses From Last Ten Home Games

The Jazz have a 4-6 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 125.60 points per contest and giving up 129.70.

The Rockets have put together five consecutive victories on the road. They own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 games away from home, scoring 120.80 points per contest and conceding 108.90.

The last time these teams met at Delta Center, the Rockets came out on top 129-101 against the Jazz. Looking at the last 10 head-to-head matchups at Delta Center, the Jazz have six victories and the Rockets four.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O232.5 U232.5
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Home Stats 4-6 255.30 125.60 129.70 8 2
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Away Stats 8-2 229.70 120.80 108.90 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O232.5 = Games Over 232.5 Points
  • U232.5 = Games Under 232.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Utah Jazz logo 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
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

Utah Jazz Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL

Injuries & Suspensions

Houston Rockets Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Tari Eason
Injured
Fred VanVleet
Injured
Dorian Finney-Smith
Injured

Utah Jazz Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Walker Kessler
Injured
Georges Niang
Injured

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.

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

30 Nov NBA
Rockets 129-101 Jazz
26 Nov NBA
Rockets 104-100 Warriors
24 Nov NBA
Rockets 114-92 Suns
21 Nov NBA
Nuggets 112-109 Rockets
19 Nov NBA
Rockets 114-104 Cavaliers
16 Nov NBA
Magic 113-117 Rockets
14 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 116-140 Rockets
12 Nov NBA
Wizards 112-135 Rockets
09 Nov NBA
Rockets 122-115 Bucks
07 Nov NBA
Rockets 110-121 Spurs

Previous Utah Jazz Lineups

30 Nov NBA
Rockets 129-101 Jazz
28 Nov NBA
Kings 119-128 Jazz
24 Nov NBA
Jazz 117-134 Warriors
23 Nov NBA
Lakers 108-106 Jazz
21 Nov NBA
Thunder 144-112 Jazz
18 Nov NBA
Jazz 126-140 Lakers
16 Nov NBA
Bulls 147-150 Jazz
13 Nov NBA
Hawks 132-122 Jazz
11 Nov NBA
Pacers 128-152 Jazz
10 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 120-113 Jazz

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Raptors 14 7 0.667 117.6 112.9 4.7 7-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 2L
Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
76ers 10 9 0.526 118.2 118.8 -0.6 5-6 5-3 5-2 9-9 4-6 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 9 0.571 118.8 115.6 3.2 8-4 4-5 5-0 10-8 5-5 3L
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 13 8 0.619 118.9 116.6 2.3 4-4 9-4 3-1 7-6 7-3 2W
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 20 1 0.952 122.2 106.7 15.5 10-0 10-1 4-1 16-1 10-0 12W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Timberwolves 12 8 0.6 119.2 114.1 5.1 7-3 5-5 3-3 7-7 6-4 2W
Trail Blazers 8 12 0.4 118.3 121.2 -2.9 3-6 5-6 3-3 7-9 3-7 2L
Jazz 6 13 0.316 117.7 125.4 -7.7 5-6 1-7 0-4 3-10 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 15 4 0.789 119.6 115.4 4.2 7-2 8-2 2-1 12-3 8-2 7W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 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 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Kings 5 16 0.238 111.8 122.9 -11.1 3-7 2-9 1-3 4-14 2-8 3L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets 13 4 0.765 121.6 109.9 11.7 5-2 8-2 2-1 6-3 8-2 3W
Spurs 13 6 0.684 118.8 113.6 5.2 8-2 5-4 5-0 8-6 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 9 12 0.429 113.4 116.5 -3.1 4-6 5-6 4-2 8-6 5-5 3W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Pelicans 3 18 0.143 111.2 122.1 -10.9 2-9 1-9 1-5 1-16 1-9 3L
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
Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Raptors 14 7 0.667 117.6 112.9 4.7 7-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 2L
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 13 8 0.619 118.9 116.6 2.3 4-4 9-4 3-1 7-6 7-3 2W
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 12 9 0.571 118.8 115.6 3.2 8-4 4-5 5-0 10-8 5-5 3L
Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
76ers 10 9 0.526 118.2 118.8 -0.6 5-6 5-3 5-2 9-9 4-6 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 20 1 0.952 122.2 106.7 15.5 10-0 10-1 4-1 16-1 10-0 12W
Lakers 15 4 0.789 119.6 115.4 4.2 7-2 8-2 2-1 12-3 8-2 7W
Rockets 13 4 0.765 121.6 109.9 11.7 5-2 8-2 2-1 6-3 8-2 3W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Spurs 13 6 0.684 118.8 113.6 5.2 8-2 5-4 5-0 8-6 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 12 8 0.6 119.2 114.1 5.1 7-3 5-5 3-3 7-7 6-4 2W
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 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
Grizzlies 9 12 0.429 113.4 116.5 -3.1 4-6 5-6 4-2 8-6 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 8 12 0.4 118.3 121.2 -2.9 3-6 5-6 3-3 7-9 3-7 2L
Jazz 6 13 0.316 117.7 125.4 -7.7 5-6 1-7 0-4 3-10 3-7 1L
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Kings 5 16 0.238 111.8 122.9 -11.1 3-7 2-9 1-3 4-14 2-8 3L
Pelicans 3 18 0.143 111.2 122.1 -10.9 2-9 1-9 1-5 1-16 1-9 3L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 20 1 0.952 122.2 106.7 15.5 10-0 10-1 4-1 16-1 10-0 12W
Pistons 16 4 0.8 119.8 114 5.8 8-2 8-2 4-2 12-4 8-2 1W
Lakers 15 4 0.789 119.6 115.4 4.2 7-2 8-2 2-1 12-3 8-2 7W
Rockets 13 4 0.765 121.6 109.9 11.7 5-2 8-2 2-1 6-3 8-2 3W
Nuggets 14 5 0.737 124.8 115.1 9.7 6-3 8-2 2-1 12-4 7-3 1W
Knicks 13 6 0.684 120.4 112.9 7.5 10-1 3-5 4-0 10-6 7-3 4W
Spurs 13 6 0.684 118.8 113.6 5.2 8-2 5-4 5-0 8-6 6-4 1L
Raptors 14 7 0.667 117.6 112.9 4.7 7-2 7-5 3-2 13-4 8-2 2L
Heat 13 7 0.65 123.6 118.2 5.4 9-2 4-5 2-1 8-4 7-3 1L
Hawks 13 8 0.619 118.9 116.6 2.3 4-4 9-4 3-1 7-6 7-3 2W
Timberwolves 12 8 0.6 119.2 114.1 5.1 7-3 5-5 3-3 7-7 6-4 2W
Magic 12 8 0.6 119.3 114.1 5.2 7-3 5-5 3-2 9-7 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 12 9 0.571 118.8 115.6 3.2 8-4 4-5 5-0 10-8 5-5 3L
Suns 12 9 0.571 116.7 114 2.7 8-4 4-5 4-2 11-8 6-4 2L
Celtics 11 9 0.55 114.9 110.9 4 6-4 5-5 2-4 8-6 7-3 1W
76ers 10 9 0.526 118.2 118.8 -0.6 5-6 5-3 5-2 9-9 4-6 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
Grizzlies 9 12 0.429 113.4 116.5 -3.1 4-6 5-6 4-2 8-6 5-5 3W
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 12 0.4 118.3 121.2 -2.9 3-6 5-6 3-3 7-9 3-7 2L
Jazz 6 13 0.316 117.7 125.4 -7.7 5-6 1-7 0-4 3-10 3-7 1L
Hornets 6 14 0.3 115.9 120.2 -4.3 5-6 1-8 1-4 5-9 3-7 2W
Mavericks 6 15 0.286 110.2 115.9 -5.7 4-9 2-6 1-5 3-10 3-7 1W
Clippers 5 15 0.25 111.8 117.7 -5.9 3-7 2-8 1-4 4-9 2-8 4L
Kings 5 16 0.238 111.8 122.9 -11.1 3-7 2-9 1-3 4-14 2-8 3L
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 18 0.143 111.2 122.1 -10.9 2-9 1-9 1-5 1-16 1-9 3L
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