Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Thunder and the Jazz will meet from on Thursday night. Which team will be victorious? Matt McCuen shares his Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz prediction, pick against the spread, and the latest odds ahead of the game.
Matt McCuen - January 18, 2024, 11:32 AM EST
5 minOklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz will meet from Salt Lake City on Thursday night.
Thunder vs. Jazz Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: January 18, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
Thunder vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Thunder -3.5 (-108), Jazz +3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O 244 (-112), U 244 (-108)
- Moneyline Odds: Thunder (-145), Jazz (-145)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz Prediction
The Thunder come into this game with a 27-13 record.
That record has them as the No. 2 seed in the West.
OKC trails the Minnesota Timberwolves by two games for first place.
This has been a magical start to the season for the Thunder, who will attempt to snap a modest two-game losing streak tonight.
The future is bright in OKC as multiple young stars lead them.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the best of the pack, leading the team in scoring with 31.0 points and a team-best 6.3 assists.
Chet Holmgren is in the conversation for Rookie of the Year, leading the Thunder with 7.3 rebounds and 17.4 points.
Second-year forward Jalen Williams has been outstanding this year, adding 18.6 points and 4.1 rebounds.
Josh Giddey has added 11.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.6 assists.
The Thunder offense has averaged 121.9 points per game.
The Jazz enter this contest with a record of 22-20.
Utah has been one of the hottest teams in basketball, winning six in a row and seven of their eight games in the new year.
The hot run has shot the Jazz up in the standings as they enter play as the No. 9 seed.
Former Arizona standout Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz offensive attack with 24.0 points while leading the team with 8.8 rebounds.
Jordan Clarkson, one of the most skilled scorers in basketball, has added 17.9 points and a team-best 5.2 assists.
Collin Sexton has been a spark off the Jazz bench with 16.9 points and 3.9 assists.
Rookie Keyonte George has added 11.9 points per game.
Utah has averaged 116.8 points per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz Pick
This is an excellent spot for the Thunder on the road tonight.
Yes, Utah has been one of the hottest teams in basketball, but this is the perfect time to fade them.
This is a tough spot for the Jazz, who are facing one of the best teams in the NBA and are coming off a pair of losses.
The Thunders' offensive firepower will be too much for the Jazz to keep pace with tonight.
Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder ML -145 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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