Jazz vs. Rockets Prediction & Odds
The total for Thursday night’s matchup between the Jazz and Rockets in Houston is sitting at 232.5 points. Is that number too high for the matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
581 Utah Jazz (-5.5) at 582 Houston Rockets (+5.5); o/u 232.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 5, 2023
Toyota Center, Houston, TX
Jazz vs. Rockets Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 51% of public bettors are currently backing the Jazz when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Utah Jazz DFS Spin
Lauri Markkanen finished Tuesday’s loss with 28 points, eight rebounds, an assist and a triple. Markkanen had a strong performance and appeared to play hero in the final second. De’Aaron Fox hit a go-ahead bucket with 0.4 seconds remaining, and Utah heaved the ball downcourt to a waiting Markkanen who turned and drained a long two as time expired. After further review, it was determined that he didn’t get the shot off in time, and the game ended with a two-point Jazz loss. It’s a tough break for the Jazz, who fall to two games below .500. While the team has struggled as of late, Markkanen has been superb, averaging 30.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 4.5 triples while shooting 54% across his last six games with three 30-point efforts in that span.
Houston Rockets DFS Spin
Kevin Porter Jr. filled up the stat sheet on Monday with 25 points (11-for-20 FGs), six rebounds, six assists, three steals, one block and two triples in a 111-106 loss to Dallas. KPJ has been on a tear lately. He is one of two Rockets inside the top-100 in standard leagues on the season, joining Alperen Sengun. However, he has stepped up his game over the last two weeks, providing top-25 value during that stretch. There isn’t much to love out of Houston from a fantasy perspective, but KPJ has made the Rockets feel good about handing him a big contract this past summer.
Jazz vs. Rockets NBA Betting Trends
Jazz are 1-4 ATS in the last 5 meetings
Jazz are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall
Rockets are 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400
Rockets are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games vs. a team with a losing straight up record
Jazz vs. Rockets NBA Prediction:
The under is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings between these two teams and is 5-1 in the last six games in Houston. The under is also 20-8 in the Jazz’s last 28 road games versus a team with a losing home record and is 17-8 in their last 25 games versus a team with a losing record. On the other side, the under is 4-0 in the Rockets’ last four games playing on zero rest.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: JAZZ/ROCKETS UNDER 232.5