Utah Jazz
Houston Rockets
  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

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.

Rockets to Breeze Past Jazz

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.

7 Rockets Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

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 logo Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Jazz logo Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
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Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games

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.

Houston Rockets – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Utah Jazz lineup: Cody Williams, Ace Bailey, Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, John Konchar.

Houston Rockets lineup: Amen Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jabari Smith, Reed Sheppard, Alperen Sengun.

Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

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.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin Durant Over 5.5 Assists +110 BetMGM logo

Kevin Durant (Rockets) has racked up Over 5.5 assists in 5 straight games. We think it makes sense to stick with him when it comes to Overs and bettors are able to get odds of +110.

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Ace Bailey Under 18.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Ace Bailey (Jazz) has scored an average of 13.25 points in the past 4 games on the road. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can wager on Player Points at betting odds of -108.

Latest Ace Bailey Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Rockets -18.5
Totals Over 233.5
Player Assists Kevin Durant Over 5.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Jazz Jazz logo 109 - 131 Rockets logo 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.

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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.

Books Make Rockets Big Favorites

The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -2000 about Houston Rockets which reflects they have a 95% chance of winning this NBA game. Utah Jazz are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +1100.

The spread is 18.5 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 fancy Over 233.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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

Kevin Durant is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -118 that he goes Over 23.5 points or the same odds when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 23.5
-118
Under 23.5
-118
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Brice Sensabaugh (Jazz)
Over 20.5
-109
Under 20.5
-125
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Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 19.5
-120
Under 19.5
-114
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Player Assists
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 6.5
+108
Under 6.5
-147
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Kevin Durant (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+102
Under 5.5
-139
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 5.5
+115
Under 5.5
-156
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Reed Sheppard (Rockets)
Over 4.5
-108
Under 4.5
-127
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Player Rebounds
Alperen Sengun (Rockets)
Over 8.5
-114
Under 8.5
-118
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Amen Thompson (Rockets)
Over 7.5
-109
Under 7.5
-125
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Kyle Filipowski (Jazz)
Over 7.5
-143
Under 7.5
+106
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Jabari Smith Jr (Rockets)
Over 6.5
-123
Under 6.5
-110
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Rockets Have Dominated Recent Head-to-Head Matchups at Toyota Center

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 logo Houston Rockets Home Stats 7-3 218.30 111.70 106.60 2 8
Utah Jazz logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Stats
Houston Rockets logo 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
Point Spread
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 42 34.35 1123 89 26.7 2.1 2.7 6.9 0.5 1.0
Andersson Garcia 5 33.76 26 14 5.2 2.8 0.2 8.4 0.8 1.6
Keyonte George 54 33.08 1275 332 23.6 6.1 2.5 3.7 0.3 1.1

Houston Rockets Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Amen Thompson 74 37.33 1322 390 17.9 5.3 0.3 7.8 0.6 1.5
Kevin Durant 73 36.32 1884 343 25.8 4.7 2.4 5.4 0.9 0.8
Jabari Smith 72 35.25 1119 139 15.5 1.9 2.2 6.9 0.9 0.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Utah Jazz Injury Table

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Houston Rockets Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets logo Houston Rockets Confirmed Lineup
1 Amen Thompson
7 Kevin Durant
10 Jabari Smith
15 Reed Sheppard
28 Alperen Sengun
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Confirmed Lineup
5 Cody Williams
19 Ace Bailey
22 Kyle Filipowski
28 Brice Sensabaugh
55 John Konchar

Previous Utah Jazz Lineups

01 Apr NBA
Nuggets 130-117 Jazz
30 Mar NBA
Cavaliers 122-113 Jazz
28 Mar NBA
Jazz 109-134 Suns
27 Mar NBA
Jazz 129-135 Nuggets
25 Mar NBA
Wizards 133-110 Jazz
23 Mar NBA
Raptors 143-127 Jazz
21 Mar NBA
76ers 126-116 Jazz
19 Mar NBA
Bucks 96-128 Jazz
18 Mar NBA
Jazz 111-147 Timberwolves
15 Mar NBA
Jazz 111-116 Kings

Previous Houston Rockets Lineups

01 Apr NBA
Bucks 113-119 Rockets
31 Mar NBA
Knicks 94-111 Rockets
29 Mar NBA
Rockets 134-102 Pelicans
27 Mar NBA
Rockets 119-109 Grizzlies
25 Mar NBA
Rockets 108-110 Timberwolves
23 Mar NBA
Rockets 124-132 Bulls
21 Mar NBA
Heat 122-123 Rockets
20 Mar NBA
Hawks 95-117 Rockets
18 Mar NBA
Lakers 124-116 Rockets
16 Mar NBA
Lakers 100-92 Rockets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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