Streaking Jazz are Catching the Slumping Thunder at the Right Time

The Thunder are mired in their biggest slump of the season and are set to run into the hottest team in the NBA tonight when they face off against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. OKC has dropped three of four to begin a six-game road trip while the Jazz are riding a six-game winning streak. Sportsbooks opened Russell Westbrook and company as 6-point underdogs with a total of 202.

Shark Bites
  • The Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games on the road against the Jazz.
  • The Jazz are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games at home against teams with winning records.
  • The Thunder are 1-5 SU in their last six games on the road against teams with winning records.

Utah is creeping closer to one of the top four spots in the Western Conference due largely to its success at home. The Jazz haven’t lost at Vivint Smart Home Arena since before Christmas and are 16-7 SU in front of their hometown fans.

The Thunder aren’t operating at full strength right now, and the absence of big man Steven Adams has severely hindered the team. Adams, who’s missed two straight due to a concussion, is listed as questionable for tonight’s contest.

When these teams get together, the UNDER is paying out at a rapid pace. Eight of the last nine meetings between the Western Conference foes have gone below the closing total.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Utah Jazz opened as -6-point favorites at online sportsbook Sportsbook, while the NBA total line was sitting around 202 at Sportsbook for those who prefer OVER/UNDER betting on the total amount of points scored.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 111-97 result in favor of the Jazz. 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

The Utah Jazz sport a record of 29-16 and 21-23-1 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at 25-19 and 23-21 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 22-23 for the Utah Jazz and 18-24-2 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 Utah Jazz sit at No. 6 in the current NBA Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are at No. 14 on that betting chart.

Statistical Matchup

In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Utah's No. 20-rated NBA squad against Oklahoma City's No. 6-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Utah rates No. 12 in the league with 9.58 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 25 with 8.45 per outing.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Oklahoma City was crushed on Wednesday, getting run out of the gym by Golden State and falling 121-100 at Oracle Arena.

Utah earned a 109-100 victory over Indiana on Saturday, getting 30 points from George Hill at Vivint Smart Home Arena.

Betting Trends
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
  • Oklahoma City is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games on the road
  • Oklahoma City is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games on the road
  • Oklahoma City is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Utah
  • Utah is 5-12 ATS in its last 17 games
  • Utah is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah's last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 15 of Utah's last 22 games

Next Betting Matchups

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, Wednesday, January 25th
Utah at Denver, Tuesday, January 24th

The Thunder are 2-5 ATS in their last seven games on the road against the Jazz. The Jazz are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games at home against teams with winning records.home The Thunder are 1-5 SU in their last six games on the road against teams with winning records.away
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