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NBA Betting Preview: Jazz vs Rockets

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

Will Jazz Cover the Line?

There’s a lot to like about the Jazz +14.5 when they face the Rockets. You can get odds of -112 and we need them to avoid a sizeable defeat.

Jazz Beat Rockets Last Time Out

Utah Jazz have now lost back-to-back games. On the road in their previous appearance, Memphis Grizzlies won 123-114 at FedExForum. Isaiah Collier tallied 24 points, while Ace Bailey put up 20 and Kyle Filipowski 20.

Houston Rockets lost on the road in their last game. New York Knicks won 108-106 at Madison Square Garden. Kevin Durant scored 30 points, while Jabari Smith finished with 21 and Alperen Sengun 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between the Jazz and the Rockets saw the former win. It was a 133-125 scoreline at Delta Center. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Rockets land six wins.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Rockets logo Rockets 34 21 0.618 114.3 109.4 4.9 18-7 16-14 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Jazz logo Jazz 18 39 0.316 118.2 125.9 -7.7 11-18 7-21 1-9 10-26 3-7 2L
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Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games

The Jazz have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 115.9 points, 46.4 rebounds, 29.0 assists, 10.6 steals and 3.9 blocks while shooting 47.9% from the field and 76.2% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 118.1 points and 43.9 rebounds per matchup.

Isaiah Collier is averaging 16.7 points and 10.0 assists, while Kyle Filipowski averages 8.7 rebounds and Brice Sensabaugh 2.5 (39.1%) 3-pointers made.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

The Rockets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 105.2 points, 45.9 rebounds, 22.9 assists, 9.4 steals and 6.9 blocks per game while shooting 45.1% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 104.5 points and 42.4 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 22.2 points, with Jabari Smith making 2.5 (45.5%) 3-pointers per contest. Alperen Sengun has an average of 9.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists.

Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Jazz can avoid a big loss in this NBA showdown, with bettors able to back them against the spread. The underdogs should be able to cover +14.5 which have been made available at -112.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Jazz vs Rockets stats:

  • The +14.5 line has been covered by Jazz in 7 consecutive games on the road.
  • The +14.5 line has been covered by Jazz in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +14.5 line has been covered by Jazz in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • The -14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 14 consecutive games at home.
  • The -14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 19 of their last 20 games.
  • The -14.5 line hasn’t been covered by Rockets in 7 of their last 10 games against Jazz.

Jazz +14.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, there’s a 52.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Brice Sensabaugh Over 1.5 Assists -141 BetMGM logo

Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz) has covered the 1.5 assists total in 5 straight games on the road. The line is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and you can get -141 that he is able to land a return.

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Amen Thompson Under 16.5 Points -123 BetMGM logo

Amen Thompson (Rockets) hasn't covered the 16.5 points total in 8 of the past 9 games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -123 to go below the line.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Jazz +14.5
Totals Under 226.5
Player Assists Brice Sensabaugh Over 1.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Jazz +14.5, Under 226.5 and Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz) to have Over 1.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Jazz Jazz logo 105 - 115 Rockets logo Rockets

The Rockets to win by a 115-105 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.

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Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets 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.

Rockets Win on the Cards According to the Books

Houston Rockets have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -833 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 89% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +590 about Utah Jazz.

There is a spread of 14.5 and total points has a line of 226.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 226.5 can get -108.

If you’re betting on basketball, we recommend heading to the top NBA betting sites and scanning through the many team props and game lines. There’s a chance to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds
Kevin Durant Favorite to Score the Most Baskets

Kevin Durant is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back -127 that he gets Over 25.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -102.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 25.5
-127
Under 25.5
-102
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 18.5
-132
Under 18.5
+102
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Lauri Markkanen (Jazz)
Over 18.5
-116
Under 18.5
-111
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 16.5
-105
Under 16.5
-123
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-102
Under 6.5
-127
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
-145
Under 5.5
+112
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 4.5
+109
Under 4.5
-141
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Keyonte George (Jazz)
Over 4.5
+115
Under 4.5
-149
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-137
Under 8.5
+106
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Kyle Filipowski (Jazz)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+109
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-152
Under 6.5
+116
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-135
Under 6.5
+105
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Rockets Have Bossed Recent Head-to-Heads at Toyota Center

The Rockets have six wins and four losses in the last 10 home games, scoring 105.40 points per contest and conceding 106.10.

The Jazz have gone 2-8 across their last 10 games away from home, averaging 117.40 points scored and 123.70 points allowed.

The Rockets defeated the Jazz 140-127 in their last meeting at Toyota Center. In the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Toyota Center, both teams have come away with five wins.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 6-4 211.50 105.40 106.10 1 9
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Away Stats 2-8 241.10 117.40 123.70 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Stats
Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Utah Jazz Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Lauri Markkanen 41 34.4 1094 87 26.7 2.1 2.8 7.0 0.5 1.0
Keyonte George 48 33.93 1141 313 23.8 6.5 2.5 3.9 0.3 1.1
Walker Kessler 5 30.8 72 15 14.4 3.0 1.2 10.8 1.8 1.4

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 54 37.32 938 290 17.4 5.4 0.3 7.6 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 52 36.55 1356 229 26.1 4.4 2.3 5.4 0.9 0.8
Jabari Smith 54 35.02 827 98 15.3 1.8 2.2 7.0 1.0 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

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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 Utah Jazz Lineups

20 Feb NBA
Jazz 114-123 Grizzlies
12 Feb NBA
Trail Blazers 135-119 Jazz
11 Feb NBA
Kings 93-121 Jazz
09 Feb NBA
Jazz 115-111 Heat
07 Feb NBA
Jazz 117-120 Magic
05 Feb NBA
Jazz 119-121 Hawks
03 Feb NBA
Jazz 131-122 Pacers
01 Feb NBA
Jazz 100-107 Raptors
30 Jan NBA
Nets 109-99 Jazz
28 Jan NBA
Warriors 140-124 Jazz

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

21 Feb NBA
Rockets 106-108 Knicks
19 Feb NBA
Rockets 105-101 Hornets
11 Feb NBA
Clippers 105-102 Rockets
10 Feb NBA
Clippers 95-102 Rockets
07 Feb NBA
Rockets 112-106 Thunder
05 Feb NBA
Hornets 109-99 Rockets
04 Feb NBA
Celtics 114-93 Rockets
02 Feb NBA
Rockets 118-114 Pacers
31 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-111 Rockets
29 Jan NBA
Rockets 104-86 Hawks

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 13 0.764 117.6 109.3 8.3 22-6 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 5W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Jazz 18 39 0.316 118.2 125.9 -7.7 11-18 7-21 1-9 10-26 3-7 2L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Kings 12 46 0.207 110.1 121.1 -11 9-20 3-26 2-8 8-30 0-10 16L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 40 16 0.714 118.6 112 6.6 21-6 19-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 8W
Rockets 34 21 0.618 114.3 109.4 4.9 18-7 16-14 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Grizzlies 21 34 0.382 115.5 117.7 -2.2 12-15 9-19 5-6 17-21 3-7 1L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 13 0.764 117.6 109.3 8.3 22-6 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 5W
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Spurs 40 16 0.714 118.6 112 6.6 21-6 19-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 8W
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Rockets 34 21 0.618 114.3 109.4 4.9 18-7 16-14 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Grizzlies 21 34 0.382 115.5 117.7 -2.2 12-15 9-19 5-6 17-21 3-7 1L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 39 0.316 118.2 125.9 -7.7 11-18 7-21 1-9 10-26 3-7 2L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Kings 12 46 0.207 110.1 121.1 -11 9-20 3-26 2-8 8-30 0-10 16L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 42 13 0.764 117.6 109.3 8.3 22-6 20-7 9-3 28-7 8-2 5W
Thunder 44 14 0.759 119.5 107.7 11.8 24-7 20-7 8-3 32-9 6-4 2W
Spurs 40 16 0.714 118.6 112 6.6 21-6 19-10 10-3 26-13 9-1 8W
Celtics 37 19 0.661 115.3 108 7.3 18-9 19-10 7-5 24-13 8-2 3W
Knicks 37 21 0.638 117.5 111.8 5.7 22-8 15-13 10-3 25-14 7-3 2W
Cavaliers 36 22 0.621 119.7 115.4 4.3 19-11 17-11 7-3 22-13 8-2 1L
Nuggets 36 22 0.621 120.8 116.3 4.5 15-11 21-11 5-2 21-11 4-6 1L
Rockets 34 21 0.618 114.3 109.4 4.9 18-7 16-14 6-5 19-16 6-4 1L
Lakers 34 22 0.607 115.7 116.1 -0.4 16-11 18-11 6-6 23-14 6-4 1L
Timberwolves 35 23 0.603 119.5 115 4.5 20-11 15-12 6-5 20-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 34 23 0.596 113.9 111.7 2.2 16-13 18-10 4-9 26-15 6-4 2W
Suns 33 25 0.569 112.6 111.6 1 19-11 14-14 8-6 22-18 4-6 1L
76ers 31 26 0.544 116.2 116 0.2 15-15 16-11 8-6 19-19 5-5 1W
Magic 30 26 0.536 115.2 114.7 0.5 18-10 12-16 6-5 19-18 6-4 1W
Heat 31 27 0.534 120 116.9 3.1 17-11 14-16 5-5 16-16 6-4 3W
Warriors 30 27 0.526 115.6 113.9 1.7 19-11 11-16 6-4 20-16 4-6 1W
Trail Blazers 28 30 0.483 115.7 118.2 -2.5 16-14 12-16 5-6 22-17 5-5 1W
Hawks 28 31 0.475 116.9 118.3 -1.4 11-16 17-15 5-6 15-21 4-6 1W
Clippers 27 30 0.474 112.1 112.6 -0.5 14-12 13-18 7-5 17-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 27 31 0.466 115.6 113.7 1.9 12-16 15-15 9-4 17-21 7-3 1W
Bucks 24 31 0.436 112 115.4 -3.4 12-13 12-18 7-4 17-19 6-4 1L
Bulls 24 34 0.414 116.1 120.3 -4.2 15-15 9-19 3-10 16-25 1-9 9L
Grizzlies 21 34 0.382 115.5 117.7 -2.2 12-15 9-19 5-6 17-21 3-7 1L
Mavericks 20 36 0.357 114.3 117.7 -3.4 14-16 6-20 3-9 11-26 1-9 1W
Jazz 18 39 0.316 118.2 125.9 -7.7 11-18 7-21 1-9 10-26 3-7 2L
Wizards 16 40 0.286 112.5 122.8 -10.3 11-19 5-21 2-7 11-24 4-6 1L
Pelicans 16 42 0.276 114.8 120.6 -5.8 10-21 6-21 6-7 9-26 4-6 1W
Nets 15 41 0.268 106.8 114.7 -7.9 8-19 7-22 3-9 11-24 3-7 4L
Pacers 15 43 0.259 111.5 119 -7.5 10-19 5-24 3-9 11-28 3-7 3L
Kings 12 46 0.207 110.1 121.1 -11 9-20 3-26 2-8 8-30 0-10 16L
  • 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