Oklahoma City Thunder
Utah Jazz
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

Emirates NBA Cup Betting Preview: Thunder vs Jazz

The Oklahoma City Thunder hit the hardwood against the Utah Jazz in the Emirates NBA Cup. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Back Thunder to Dominate

There are odds of -108 that the Thunder cover the -16.5 line against the Jazz. We think this is a great spread for this prediction where there is lots of value available.

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9 Thunder Victories in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 113-99 triumph against Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center made it seven straight wins. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 33 points, while Chet Holmgren put up 21 and Luguentz Dort 14.

Utah Jazz were beaten last game and this was on the road at Crypto.com Arena. LA Lakers claimed a 140-126 win. Keyonte George scored 34 points, with Lauri Markkanen putting up 31 and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk contributing 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 145-111 triumph when facing the Jazz at Delta Center. The Thunder have enjoyed five consecutive victories against the Jazz. They’ve landed 9 wins from the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Jazz logo Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Hartenstein.

Utah Jazz lineup: Keyonte George, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Ace Bailey, Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We really fancy the chances of Thunder beating the underdogs handsomely in this NBA matchup. That is why we’re backing them at -16.5 on the spread at -108.

We keep a close eye on team news and our expert NBA handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Thunder vs Jazz stats:

  • The -16.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -16.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The +16.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jazz in 2 consecutive games against Thunder.

Thunder -16.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks suggest there’s a 51.8% chance of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Keyonte George Over 5.5 Assists -125 BetMGM logo

Keyonte George (Jazz) has finished with Over 5.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. You can secure betting odds of -125 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists wager making appeal.

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Jusuf Nurkic Over 9.5 Rebounds -120 BetMGM logo

Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz) has had Over 9.5 rebounds in 5 straight games. We recommend backing the -120 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Rebounds bet hopefully providing a return.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -16.5
Totals Over 233.5
Player Assists Keyonte George Over 5.5

Take a same game parlay that incorporates Thunder to cover the -16.5 spread along with Over 233.5. Add in Keyonte George (Jazz) to get Over 5.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Thunder Thunder logo 131 - 110 Jazz logo Jazz

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Thunder Big Favorites to Win

At betting odds of -1429 with the sportsbooks, Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as 93% likely to win this NBA game. The market suggests that Utah Jazz are least likely to win at +830.

The spread is 16.5 and the total points line is currently 233.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 233.5, then the odds are -112.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get Most Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -118 that he goes Over 30.5 points and -114 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 30.5
-118
Under 30.5
-114
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Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)
Over 24.5
-115
Under 24.5
-115
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 18.5
-114
Under 18.5
-118
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Keyonte George (Jazz)
Over 18.5
-110
Under 18.5
-120
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 7.5
+107
Under 7.5
-143
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Keyonte George (Jazz)
Over 5.5
-125
Under 5.5
-106
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Isaiah Collier (Jazz)
Over 5.5
-132
Under 5.5
-103
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Ajay Mitchell (Thunder)
Over 3.5
-137
Under 3.5
+104
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Player Rebounds
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 9.5
-133
Under 9.5
+102
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Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz)
Over 9.5
-120
Under 9.5
-112
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-125
Under 7.5
-106
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Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)
Over 5.5
-139
Under 5.5
+105
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Jazz Have Won Five of Their Last Ten Home Games

The Jazz have five wins and five losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 129.20 points per contest and conceding 129.70.

The Thunder have reeled off four straight road wins. They have a 8-2 record in their last 10 games on the road, averaging 117.60 points on offense and surrendering 107.10 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O235.5 U235.5
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Home Stats 4-6 253.90 125.10 128.80 7 3
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats 9-1 228.50 121.80 106.70 4 6
  • 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Stats
Moneyline
  • 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 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
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Team News

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 23 33.36 754 148 32.8 6.4 2.2 4.7 0.7 1.4
Chet Holmgren 19 29.25 346 33 18.2 1.7 1.4 8.0 1.4 0.6
Luguentz Dort 15 29.14 120 17 8.0 1.1 1.6 3.9 0.4 1.0

Utah Jazz Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Lauri Markkanen 22 35.12 608 44 27.6 2.0 3.0 6.5 0.4 0.8
Keyonte George 22 33.66 503 152 22.9 6.9 2.2 3.8 0.3 0.9
Walker Kessler 5 30.8 72 15 14.4 3.0 1.2 10.8 1.8 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jalen Williams
Injured
Kenrich Williams
Injured
Aaron Wiggins
Injured
Nikola Topic
Injured
Thomas Sorber
Injured

Utah Jazz Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Georges Niang
Injured
Walker Kessler
Injured

Starting Lineups

Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Confirmed Lineup
3 Keyonte George
10 Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk
19 Ace Bailey
23 Lauri Markkanen
30 Jusuf Nurkic
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
22 Cason Wallace
55 Isaiah Hartenstein

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

05 Dec NBA
Mavericks 111-132 Thunder
02 Dec NBA
Thunder 124-112 Warriors
30 Nov NBA
Thunder 123-115 Trail Blazers
28 Nov NBA
Suns 119-123 Thunder
26 Nov NBA
Timberwolves 105-113 Thunder
23 Nov NBA
Trail Blazers 95-122 Thunder
21 Nov NBA
Thunder 144-112 Jazz
19 Nov NBA
Kings 99-113 Thunder
17 Nov NBA
Thunder 126-109 Pelicans
15 Nov NBA
Thunder 109-96 Hornets

Previous Utah Jazz Lineups

05 Dec NBA
Jazz 112-146 Knicks
04 Dec NBA
Jazz 123-110 Nets
01 Dec NBA
Rockets 125-133 Jazz
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

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 39 11 0.78 120.3 108 12.3 21-5 18-6 8-3 30-7 6-4 1W
Pistons 36 12 0.75 117.3 109.7 7.6 20-5 16-7 8-3 23-6 8-2 2W
Spurs 33 16 0.673 116.9 111.9 5 17-6 16-10 8-3 19-13 6-4 1W
Nuggets 33 17 0.66 119.9 115.7 4.2 14-10 19-7 4-2 19-9 6-4 1L
Rockets 31 17 0.646 116 110 6 17-4 14-13 6-5 17-15 8-2 3W
Celtics 31 18 0.633 116.1 109.1 7 16-8 15-10 7-4 22-12 7-3 2W
Knicks 31 18 0.633 117.6 112.1 5.5 20-6 11-12 8-3 21-11 6-4 6W
Timberwolves 31 20 0.608 119.5 114.5 5 17-8 14-12 5-5 18-15 4-6 1L
Lakers 29 19 0.604 116.1 116.3 -0.2 12-8 17-11 4-6 20-12 5-5 1L
Suns 30 20 0.6 113.8 111.4 2.4 17-7 13-13 8-5 20-14 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 30 21 0.588 119.3 116.2 3.1 17-11 13-10 7-3 19-13 8-2 1W
Raptors 30 21 0.588 113.6 112.2 1.4 14-11 16-10 4-9 22-14 6-4 1W
76ers 28 21 0.571 116.9 115.7 1.2 15-13 13-8 8-5 19-17 6-4 4W
Warriors 27 23 0.54 116.7 114 2.7 17-8 10-15 5-3 17-14 6-4 1L
Heat 27 24 0.529 120 117.8 2.2 16-9 11-15 3-4 14-14 6-4 1W
Magic 25 23 0.521 115.5 115.6 -0.1 15-9 10-14 6-5 17-17 4-6 1L
Bulls 24 26 0.48 117.2 119.9 -2.7 15-11 9-15 3-8 16-18 5-5 1L
Hawks 24 27 0.471 117.2 118.3 -1.1 9-14 15-13 4-3 12-18 4-6 2L
Clippers 23 26 0.469 112.7 112.9 -0.2 13-10 10-16 6-4 13-15 7-3 1L
Trail Blazers 23 27 0.46 115.1 117.9 -2.8 13-12 10-15 4-4 18-14 4-6 5L
Hornets 23 28 0.451 116 114.2 1.8 11-13 12-15 6-4 14-19 8-2 7W
Grizzlies 19 29 0.396 115 116.8 -1.8 11-15 8-14 5-6 15-17 3-7 1W
Mavericks 19 30 0.388 114.1 116.6 -2.5 14-14 5-16 3-7 11-21 5-5 4L
Bucks 18 29 0.383 111.1 115.6 -4.5 9-12 9-17 5-4 14-17 2-8 5L
Jazz 15 35 0.3 118 127 -9 10-17 5-18 1-8 9-24 1-9 6L
Nets 13 35 0.271 107.1 114.7 -7.6 6-17 7-18 3-9 9-20 2-8 1L
Wizards 13 35 0.271 112.3 122.5 -10.2 9-16 4-19 2-5 8-19 3-7 1W
Pacers 13 37 0.26 110.7 118.4 -7.7 10-17 3-20 3-8 9-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 13 39 0.25 114 120.6 -6.6 8-19 5-20 6-7 7-26 4-6 2L
Kings 12 39 0.235 110.2 120.4 -10.2 9-16 3-23 2-7 8-25 1-9 9L
  • 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