The Houston Rockets haven’t completed a season sweep of the Utah Jazz since 1981-82, but they are in a position to accomplish the feat on Monday. Sportsbooks of 12 straight, the Rockets are easily the hottest team in the NBA right now. Beating and covering against good teams hasn’t been a problem for the Rockets, as Houston has gone 7-0 SU and ATS in its last seven on the road vs squads with winning records.
Sportsbook opened the Jazz as 2.5-point home underdogs with a total of 212.
- The Jazz are 0-4 ATS in their last four games.
- The Jazz are 7-0 SU and 5-2 ATS in their last seven games with one day off between games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the Rockets’ last 14 games against the Western Conference.
By beginning a three-game road trip by topping Denver 119-114 on Sunday, the Rockets upped their average margin of victory to 13.5 points during the streak. Houston beat Utah 112-101 in December to up James Harden’s average to 37 points in the series this year. Big man Clint Capela produced 13 points in that contest and is averaging 11.7 rebounds per game against the Jazz this season.
Utah had its 11-game winning streak snapped by the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night before bouncing back to beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-90 on Saturday to improve to 10th in the Western Conference. The Jazz sit two games behind the Denver Nuggets for the eighth and final playoff spot and are in a solid position to make a case for the postseason in the stretch run. Rookie guard Donovan Mitchell continues to be a revelation, as the 21-year-old has scored at least 25 points on 30 occasions in 2017-18 and leads all rookies with 19.7 points per game.
OVER bettors love seeing these teams get together. In the last six meetings between the Rockets and Jazz, the OVER is a perfect 6-0.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Oddsmakers at Sportsbook opened the Utah Jazz as 2.5-point underdogs in this betting matchup earlier today, while the OVER/UNDER betting line was sitting around 211 earlier at Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 107-103 victory for the Rockets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Utah battles the Houston Rockets, currently with a 46-13 mark (30-28-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals betting, are 28-31-1 for the Jazz and 27-31-1 for the Rockets. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Utah vs Houston injuries news.
The betting Power Rankings at OddsShark have the No. 1-rated Rockets taking on the No. 3-rated Jazz in this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Utah's No. 22-rated NBA squad against Houston's No. 16-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Utah rates No. 12 in the league with 10.87 treys per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 1 with 15.63 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rockets got a 41-point performance from James Harden as Houston handed Denver a 119-114 defeat on Sunday at Pepsi Center.
Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points leading the Jazz to a 97-90 victory over Dallas at Vivint Smart Home Arena on Saturday.
- Houston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Houston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Utah is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Utah's last 7 games
- Utah is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Houston at Los Angeles, Wednesday, February 28
Utah home to Minnesota, Friday, March 2
