Jazz vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 20

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 20, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Rockets are -2.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Watch the game on SCHN | KJZZ

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

The Rockets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The Jazz vs Rockets Over/Under is 234.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 26-17 against the spread, while the Rockets are 20-18 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz+2.5 -115O 234.5 -110+105
Houston Rockets -2.5 -105U 234.5 -110-130

Rockets vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Saturday‘s game with 58.9% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Jazz and Rockets, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Rockets vs Jazz Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 52.4% confidence.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 76 games (+21.60 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 41 of their last 61 games (+18.25 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 4Q Spread in 44 of their last 70 games (+17.60 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+17.50 Units / 69% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the Spread in 39 of their last 60 games (+15.90 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games at home (+22.45 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 27 of their last 37 games at home (+15.95 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 41 games at home (+13.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 39 of their last 64 games (+12.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.70 Units / 24% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 26-17 (+7.3 Units / 15.45% ROI).

  • 22-21 against the Moneyline (+10.35 Units / 20.29% ROI)
  • 23-19 against the Over for game total points (+2.1 Units / 4.44% ROI)
  • 19-23 against the Under for game total points (-6.25 Units / -13.23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 20-18 (+0.2 Units / 0.45% ROI).

  • 19-21 against the Moneyline (+3.45 Units / 5.9% ROI)
  • 18-21 against the Over for game total points (-5.1 Units / -11.59% ROI)
  • 21-18 against the Under for game total points (+1.2 Units / 2.73% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 41 games at home (-19.65 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 70 games (-16.85 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 77 games (-16.55 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 73 games (-15.35 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 2Q Spread in 31 of their last 71 games (-13.60 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 69 games (-27.40 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 26 of their last 67 games (-19.25 Units / -26% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 62 games (-18.65 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 77 games (-17.95 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 72 games (-16.30 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Jazz were 1-9 (.100) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Jazz are 4-5 (.444) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points this season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

The Jazz were 7-3 (.700) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .609

The Jazz are 4-1 (.800) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .577

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

The Rockets were 6-22 (.214) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

The Rockets were 15-49 (.234) when they lose the turnover margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

The Rockets were 2-19 (.095) when losing the rebounding margin last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .366

The Rockets are 11-6 (.647) when they win the turnover margin this season — T-9th-best in the NBA. The Jazz have averaged 16.1 turnovers per game this season — highest in the NBA.

Injury Report: Rockets vs. JazzSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 20

  • Jeff Green (Houston Rockets): Personal, Game Time Decision
  • Victor Oladipo (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out
  • Amen Thompson (Houston Rockets): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Jock Landale (Houston Rockets): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Kelly Olynyk (Utah Jazz): Shoulder, Game Time Decision
  • Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz): Thigh, Game Time Decision

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 8.9 second chance points per game (382 points/43 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (1,209 assists/ 693 TOs) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

The Jazz have averaged 8.0 turnovers per game (342 turnovers/43 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Jazz are shooting 36% from three (568/1,590) this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

Houston Rockets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (887 assists/ 665 TOs) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (1,835 assists/ 1,332 TOs) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Rockets had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (229 assists/ 198 TOs) in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have allowed 19.1 fast break points per game (1,203 points/63 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

The Jazz allowed 18.5 fast break points per game (757 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

The Jazz have averaged 7.1 steals per game (305 steals/43 games) this season — 10th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Jazz have averaged 36.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,564 rebounds/43 games) this season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

Houston Rockets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Rockets allowed a TS% of 55% on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 52%

The Rockets allowed 14.5 made three-pointers per game last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 12.3

The Rockets have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,461 rebounds/40 games) this season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Rockets allowed an eFG% of 59% on the road last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 55%


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