Golden State looks like it has once again established itself as one of the powers in the NBA Western Conference, having won nine straight to improve to 41-13. The Jazz, which are fourth in the conference with a 33-21 record, have started to find their groove and have won three straight games.
The Warriors have been able to collect a lot of victories thanks to their effort on both ends of the floor. Golden State has the No. 2 scoring defense in the NBA, limiting its opponents to 102.6 points per game.
Warriors at Jazz Stats
Looking at the Golden State stats
The Warriors are a top 5 team in terms of 3-point shooting percentage, but their variety has kept employees on their toes. Steph Curry, who averages 27.6 points per game, knocks down a team-high 4.8 per contest.
However, Golden State has also seen big outside contributions from Klay Thompson (2.8 per game), Jordan Poole (2.4), and Andrew Wiggins (2.3), who all make more than two per contest.
Golden State’s offense has been playing with blistering efficiency during their past ten games. The Warriors are averaging 116.2 points per game and are shooting 48.6 percent from the field during that stretch. Golden State will be without forward Draymond Green.
Looking at the Utah stats
Utah is seeking a sweep of its four-game homestand following two convincing, double-digit victories over Brooklyn and New York. Donovan Mitchell, who is eighth in the NBA by averaging 25.7 points per game, has scored 25 or more points in the past two games since returning from a nearly three-week absence following an injury. For the season, the Jazz have been efficient from the field, leading the league by averaging 113.6 points per game.
Defense has been an issue at times, especially with center Rudy Gobert missing time due to injury. The Jazz allow its opponents to score 107.6 points per game, which ranks 13th in the league and to shoot 45.2 percent from the field, which ranks 14th in the league.
Betting Trends for Golden State at Utah
- Golden State is 29-21-4 against the spread.
- Utah is 23-29-2 against the spread.
- The under is 32-21-1 in the Warriors’ games.
- The under is 27-26-1 in the Jazz’s games.
- Golden State is 19-17-4 against the spread following a win.
Who to Bet Warriors at Jazz
Top sportsbooks have the Jazz as 3.5-point favorites over Golden State. Utah is -177 on the moneyline, while the Warriors are +140. Golden State has been the hottest team in the league but will have to contend with a Utah squad that is difficult to beat at home.
The Jazz have had their own share of issues but seem to be back on track now that Mitchell has returned and is back in scoring form. However, the Jazz may still be missing Gobert inside and will have to contend with the hot shooting of Golden State.
Expect the game to be close and for the Warriors as 3.5-point underdogs.
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