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Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder
How To Watch:
Date: Sunday, March 5th
Game Time: 7:00 pm EST
Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Record: Thunder (29-34, 12th in the Western Conference), Jazz (31-33, ninth in the Western Conference)
Things To Know:
-Oklahoma City hosts Utah for the second time this weekend after taking their match up Friday night 130-103. Friday’s win was the Thunder’s first in six games, dating back to February 15. The Thunder’s win came without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (health and safety protocols) who averages 31 points per game.
-The Thunder are 18-15 at home this season, while the Jazz are 11-20 on the road.
-Oklahoma City, at home, is 19-14-0 against the spread this season.
-Utah, on the road, is 17-13-1 against the spread this season.
Why The Thunder Can Win
Returning All-Star Gilgeous-Alexander is shooting 51.5% over his last 10 games for the Thunder. The Thunder are third in the league with 55.6 points in the paint, led by Gilgeous- Alexander (15.5 ppg). The Jazz will be without Collin Sexton (hamstring) and Lauri Markkanen (low back soreness).
It was a total team effort for the Thunder as six players posted double-figures and the team converted 32 points off 26 forced turnovers in a 130-103 win over Utah.
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Why The Jazz Can Win
Rebounding and controlling the tempo. The Jazz rank fifth in the Western Conference with 33.3 defensive rebounds per game, led by Lauri Markkanen (6.7 rpg).
The Thunder will be without Aleksej Pokusevski (lower leg) and Chet Holmgren (foot).
Both teams score and score often. The Jazz are second in the NBA at hitting the over when on the road, going 20-11-0 this season. The Thunder rank fourth in the NBA at hitting the over when at home, going 21-12-0 this season.
Score Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder- 127, Utah Jazz- 109
Bet: OVER 235.5
Spread- Utah Jazz +6.5 (-110) / Oklahoma City Thunder -6.5 (-110)
Moneyline- Utah Jazz +200 / Oklahoma City Thunder -250
Total Points- 235.5 – Over 235.5 / Under -110
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