Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Odds, Lines, Picks & Predictions – NBA, Mar. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 02, 2022, 6:36 PM
  • The Jazz (36-22) are -13.5 favorites vs. the Rockets (15-43)
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet SW & SportsNet RM

The Utah Jazz visit Toyota Center to take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Houston.

The Jazz are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-110).

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 27-32 against the spread, while the Rockets are 24-36 against the spread.

The Jazz vs Rockets Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.


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Jazz vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz-13.5 -110O 229.5 -110-900
Houston Rockets +13.5 -110U 229.5 -110600

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone:

  • 27-32 against the Spread (-8.2 Units / -12.43% ROI)
  • 38-22 against the Moneyline (-37.75 Units / -14.62% ROI)
  • 29-30 against the Over for game total points (-4 Units / -6.06% ROI)
  • 30-29 against the Under for game total points (-1.9 Units / -2.88% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+8.22 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 41 games (+7.99 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 2Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+7.32 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 2Q Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the Moneyline in 31 of their last 52 games (-43.15 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 2H Moneyline in 28 of their last 52 games (-17.97 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 1Q Spread in 20 of their last 53 games (-16.54 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 1Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 50 games (-12.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the Spread in 23 of their last 56 games (-12.20 Units / -20% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone:

  • 24-36 against the Spread (-15.6 Units / -23.25% ROI)
  • 15-46 against the Moneyline (-14.15 Units / -22.51% ROI)
  • 34-26 against the Over for game total points (+5.4 Units / 8.04% ROI)
  • 26-34 against the Under for game total points (-11.35 Units / -16.93% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 49 games (+14.36 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 44 games (+13.60 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 40 games (+8.61 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 1Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.85 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.58 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 16 of their last 50 games (-21.15 Units / -39% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 2H Moneyline in 16 of their last 59 games (-19.97 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 55 games (-19.60 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the Spread in 9 of their last 34 games (-18.50 Units / -49% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 44 games (-17.85 Units / -37% ROI)

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Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Houston Rockets

The Jazz were 26-4 (.867) when shooting 40% or better from three last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .716

The Jazz were 18-2 (.900) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .503

The Jazz were 17-6 (.739) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .450

The Jazz are 48-16 (.750) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

Houston Rockets: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Rockets are 11-43 (.200) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .540

The Rockets are 8-32 (.200) when they lose the turnover margin this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .439

The Rockets were 1-15 (.062) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .512

The Rockets were 6-32 (.158) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .458

Injury Report: Rockets vs. Jazz - Wednesday's Game, Mar. 02

  • Usman Garuba (Rockets): Garuba will undergo surgery and will miss 6-8 weeks, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN>
  • Kevin Porter Jr. (Rockets): Porter Jr. did not play in Tuesday's game (Mar. 1).
  • Jared Butler (Jazz): The Jazz have listed Butler as OUT for Wednesday's game (Mar. 2) against the Rockets.

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 114.8 points per game (5,164 points/45 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 107.8

The Jazz have made 14.9 three-pointers per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Jazz have made 16.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Jazz made 16.7 three-pointers per game last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.7

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have averaged 16.3 turnovers per game (751 turnovers/46 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.2

The Rockets have 24.5 free throw attempts per game this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 20.8

The Rockets have a 29% free throw rate (1,129 free throw attempts/3,941 field goal attempts) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24%

The Rockets have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,052 assists/ 751 TOs) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz averaged 37.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,709 rebounds/72 games) last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.4

The Jazz have averaged 37.1 defensive rebounds per game (4,342 rebounds/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.3

The Jazz averaged 6.6 steals per game (474 steals/72 games) last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Jazz have averaged 6.7 steals per game (786 steals/117 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets have blocked 304 shots on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th most among NBA teams


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