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

NBA Betting Preview: Jazz vs Rockets

The Utah Jazz take the floor against the Houston Rockets 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.

We’d be very surprised if the Rockets don’t exceed a -17.5 spread against the Jazz. That is why the bet has to be for them to cover the line at -110.

Utah Jazz have suffered seven straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Denver Nuggets 130-117 at Delta Center. Brice Sensabaugh dropped 28 points, as Kyle Filipowski finished with 25 and Kennedy Chandler 16.

Houston Rockets have enjoyed four straight wins, most recently beating Milwaukee Bucks 119-113. It was a home success at Toyota Center. Reed Sheppard scored 27 points, while Alperen Sengun finished with 25 and Kevin Durant 19.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Rockets who came out on top when they last played the Jazz. At Toyota Center, a 125-105 win was recorded. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Rockets win seven times.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

View Full Standings

The Jazz have 1 win and 9 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.1 points, 42.0 rebounds, 29.8 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.9 blocks while shooting 47.5% from the field and 73.1% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 128.2 points and 49.0 rebounds per contest.

Ace Bailey is averaging 18.6 points and 3.0 (35.7%) 3-pointers made. Oscar Tshiebwe averages 6.9 rebounds and Kennedy Chandler 4.7 assists.

The Rockets have won 6 and lost 4 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 116.3 points, 46.8 rebounds, 29.4 assists, 8.0 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field and 78.1% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 110.1 points and 39.9 rebounds.

Kevin Durant is averaging 24.9 points, Amen Thompson 8.8 rebounds and Alperen Sengun 6.4 assists, while Reed Sheppard has an average of 3.6 (41.9%) 3-pointers made.

Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Our Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

Rockets at -17.5 on the spread really stand out in this NBA contest. We are prepared to wager at -110 and expect the big favorites to cover this line.

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 +17.5 line hasn’t been covered by Jazz in 2 of their last 5 games.

Rockets -17.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

If you want bigger odds, then you can move the line by selling points. Choose how many points to sell until you are happy with the juice available.

Start betting with confidence. Our bonus guide highlights the most valuable free bets and sign-up offers today.

Our Game Prediction

Rockets -17.5 @ -110 Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Apr 3, 00:03). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Jazz 109 - 131 Rockets

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Rockets can be backed speculatively to achieve a 131-109 victory.

T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

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.

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -1667 about Houston Rockets which reflects they have a 94% chance of winning this NBA game. Utah Jazz are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +900.

The spread is 17.5 and the total points line is currently 232.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 232.5, this outcome can be backed at -108.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, the top sportsbooks let you feast on hundreds of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, offering an incredible range of options.

Moneyline

Jazz

+900

Rockets

-1667

Point Spread

Jazz +17.5

-110

Rockets -17.5

-110

Total Points

Under 232.5

-112

Over 232.5

-108

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

The Rockets have stacked up four straight victories at Toyota Center. They are 7-3 in their last 10 home games, averaging 111.70 points on offense and surrendering 106.60 on defense.

The Jazz have taken six consecutive losses away from home. They own a 1-9 mark in their past 10 road games, posting 111.60 points per contest while yielding 123.50.

The Rockets beat the Jazz 125-105 when they last met at Toyota Center. From the past 10 head-to-heads at Toyota Center, the Rockets have won six while the Jazz have taken four.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O232.5	U232.5
Houston Rockets Home Stats		7-3	218.30	111.70	106.60	2	8
Utah Jazz Away Stats		1-9	235.10	111.60	123.50	6	4

• 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

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah Jazz Stats

Houston Rockets Stats

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +17.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -17.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -17.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 245.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 235.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 232.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.10 pts and allowed 128.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 111.60 pts and allowed 123.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 226.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 218.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 232.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 232.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.30 pts and allowed 110.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 111.70 pts and allowed 106.60 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 31.60 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.80 (34%)
• Free Throws Made: 18.50 (73.12%)
• Rebounds: Total 42, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 29.80
• Blocks: 4.90
• Steals: 9.40
• Turnovers : 13.90
• Personal Fouls: 20.50

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.80 (54%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.70 (32%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.90 (75.78%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.2, Offensive 12.50, Defensive 30.70
• Assists: 26.70
• Blocks: 4.30
• Steals: 11.00
• Turnovers : 15.10
• Personal Fouls: 19.70

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 30.40 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.90 (37%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.80 (78.14%)
• Rebounds: Total 46.8, Offensive 13.80, Defensive 33.00
• Assists: 29.40
• Blocks: 5.40
• Steals: 8.00
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 16.20

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.70 (56%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 12.20 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 15.70 (76.96%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.4, Offensive 12.80, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 27.30
• Blocks: 4.50
• Steals: 8.40
• Turnovers : 14.80
• Personal Fouls: 18.00

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.

NBA Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	61	16	0.792	118.9	107.5	11.4	33-7	28-9	11-3	38-9	9-1	4W
Spurs	59	18	0.766	119.6	111.1	8.5	29-7	30-11	12-3	34-14	10-0	11W
Pistons	56	21	0.727	117.5	109.6	7.9	31-9	25-12	10-4	35-12	8-2	2W
Celtics	51	25	0.671	114.4	107.2	7.2	26-11	25-14	9-5	32-15	8-2	1W
Lakers	50	27	0.649	116.5	115	1.5	26-12	24-15	8-7	30-17	8-2	1L
Nuggets	49	28	0.636	121.4	116.6	4.8	24-13	25-15	9-5	31-16	8-2	7W
Knicks	49	28	0.636	116.7	110.6	6.1	27-9	22-19	12-3	31-16	7-3	1W
Cavaliers	48	29	0.623	119.3	115.2	4.1	24-14	24-15	10-5	30-18	7-3	1W
Rockets	47	29	0.618	114.4	109.9	4.5	27-10	20-19	9-6	25-22	6-4	4W
Timberwolves	46	30	0.605	117.8	114.1	3.7	25-14	21-16	9-7	29-21	6-4	1L
Hawks	44	33	0.571	118.3	116	2.3	23-16	21-17	9-6	25-22	8-2	3W
76ers	42	34	0.553	116.6	116.7	-0.1	21-17	21-17	9-7	25-24	7-3	1W
Raptors	42	34	0.553	114.4	112.3	2.1	21-17	21-17	4-10	30-17	5-5	2L
Suns	42	35	0.545	112.8	111.3	1.5	24-15	18-20	10-6	27-21	3-7	2L
Hornets	41	36	0.532	116.2	111.4	4.8	20-19	21-17	11-5	24-24	7-3	2W
Magic	40	36	0.526	115.1	115.3	-0.2	24-16	16-20	9-8	24-25	2-8	1L
Heat	40	37	0.519	120.4	118.2	2.2	24-15	16-22	7-7	24-23	2-8	1L
Trail Blazers	40	38	0.513	115.4	115.9	-0.5	22-17	18-21	7-8	27-21	8-2	3W
Clippers	39	38	0.506	113.7	112.6	1.1	21-17	18-21	8-6	22-25	5-5	2L
Warriors	36	41	0.468	114.8	115.1	-0.3	21-17	15-24	6-6	23-24	4-6	3L
Bucks	30	46	0.395	110.6	116.7	-6.1	17-21	13-25	9-6	20-27	3-7	1L
Bulls	29	47	0.382	116.5	121.4	-4.9	18-21	11-26	4-12	17-30	2-8	5L
Grizzlies	25	51	0.329	115.1	119.5	-4.4	14-25	11-26	6-9	19-30	2-8	2L
Pelicans	25	52	0.325	115	119.5	-4.5	16-23	9-29	7-9	16-32	3-7	6L
Mavericks	24	52	0.316	113.4	119.1	-5.7	14-24	10-28	4-11	13-34	2-8	2L
Jazz	21	56	0.273	117.3	125.4	-8.1	13-27	8-29	1-14	11-36	1-9	7L
Kings	20	57	0.26	110.9	121.1	-10.2	13-25	7-32	3-10	12-35	4-6	1W
Nets	18	58	0.237	106	115.5	-9.5	10-27	8-31	3-12	12-33	1-9	1L
Pacers	18	58	0.237	112.6	120.7	-8.1	11-27	7-31	4-10	14-33	3-7	2W
Wizards	17	59	0.224	112.7	124.3	-11.6	11-27	6-32	2-12	11-35	1-9	4L

• 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

Top Basketball Pages