Ricky Rubio #3 of the Utah Jazz brings the ball up court during Game Three of Round One of the 2018 NBA Playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Smart Home Arena on April 21, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Jazz Have Been a Fantastic Bet at Home

The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided elimination in a do-or-die Game 5 vs the Utah Jazz but still trail 3-2 in the first-round series. Game 6 goes Friday in Utah. The Jazz have been money when it comes to covering at home, as Utah is 4-0 ATS in its past four home games.

Sportsbook opened the Thunder as 6-point road underdogs with a total of 206.

SHARK BITES
  • The Jazz are 7-17 SU in their last 24 games in the playoffs.
  • The total has gone OVER in five of the Jazz’ last six games at home (avg combined score: 211.17).
  • The Thunder are 2-7 SU and ATS in their last nine games as underdog.

OKC trailed by 25 points with 20 1/2 minutes remaining on Wednesday before roaring back to record a 107-99 victory. Explosive point guard Russell Westbrook scored 33 of his 45 points in the second half while Paul George collected 21 of his 34 after halftime. Westbrook hadn’t topped the 20-point mark in two of the first four games of the series.

The Jazz collapse occurred directly after Rudy Gobert picked up his fourth and fifth fouls in an 81-second span. Gobert notched four straight double-doubles and is averaging 14.4 points and 10.8 boards in the series. Forward Jae Crowder had a big bounce-back game for the Jazz, as the veteran made six three-pointers and scored 27 points in Game 5 after averaging just six points over the first four games.

The Jazz and Thunder have a history of going UNDER totals. The UNDER is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings between the Western Conference clubs, with an average combined score of 198.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Utah Jazz were listed earlier as 5.5-point favorites on the betting oddsboard at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total OVER/UNDER for points scored have seen that line set at 206 for Friday at shops such as Sportsbook.

OddsShark prediction models pick the Jazz to win this game 106-101. 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 51-36 and 46-40-1 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at 50-37 and 36-50-1 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 42-44-1 for the Jazz and 39-48 for the Thunder. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Utah vs Oklahoma City injuries news.

The OddsShark betting Power Rankings have the Jazz at No. 2 and the Thunder at No. 6 heading into this NBA contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Utah's No. 19-ranked offense averaging 104.33 PPG, against an Oklahoma City defense that ranks No. 10 at 104.61 PPG. The Jazz field-goal percentage has averaged 46.14% so far, more than the Thunder shooters have achieved on the year, 45.21% per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Betting Trends

  • Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oklahoma City's last 15 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games on the road
  • Utah is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Utah is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 11 of Utah's last 16 games
  • Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Oklahoma City home to Utah, Sunday, April 29

The Jazz are 7-17 SU in their last 24 games in the playoffs.home The total has gone OVER in five of the Jazz’ last six games at home (avg combined score: 211.17).home The Thunder are 2-7 SU and ATS in their last nine games as underdog.away
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