The Utah Jazz host Oklahoma City on Friday, looking to build on their 10-10 mark against the 14-8 Thunder in NBA betting action at EnergySolutions Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder betting line opened this morning as -4-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 201.5 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 105-98 win for the Thunder. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Utah battles the Oklahoma City Thunder, currently with a 14-8 mark (9-13 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 8-12 for the Utah Jazz and 8-14 for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Utah vs Oklahoma City injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Utah Jazz rated this week at No. 8 and the Oklahoma City Thunder sitting at No. 4.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Utah's No. 20-ranked offense (98.2 PPG) against a Oklahoma City Thunder defense that ranks No. 18 at 101.27 PPG. The Utah Jazz have averaged 44.12% from the field per game, less than the Oklahoma City Thunder have managed so far this NBA season (47.01% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kevin Durant scored 25 points and added 25 rebounds for a double-double, leading Oklahoma City over Atlanta, 107-94, on Thursday at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
The Jazz blew out New York on Wednesday, running up the score in a 106-85 win at EnergySolutions Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma City home to Utah, Sunday, December 13th