Jazz vs Rockets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 23, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Rockets are -11.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 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 EDT in Houston, TX.

The Rockets are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-105).

The Jazz vs Rockets Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 37-33 against the spread, while the Rockets are 38-29 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Rockets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz+11.5 -115O 228.5 -110+425
Houston Rockets -11.5 -105U 228.5 -110-600

Rockets vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Rockets will win Saturday‘s game with 81.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Jazz and Rockets.

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 52.6% confidence.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 48 games (+8.95 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 43 games (+8.55 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 49 games (+8.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.60 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 3Q Spread in 27 of their last 47 games (+5.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 36 games at home (+16.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 34 games at home (+15.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 34 games at home (+14.10 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games at home (+12.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have covered the 3Q Spread in 46 of their last 75 games (+12.40 Units / 14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 37-33 (+0.75 Units / 0.97% ROI).

  • 29-41 against the Moneyline (-7.45 Units / -8.13% ROI)
  • 37-31 against the Over for game total points (+2.9 Units / 3.77% ROI)
  • 31-37 against the Under for game total points (-9.7 Units / -12.6% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Rockets have gone 38-29 (+6.1 Units / 8.04% ROI).

  • 34-35 against the Moneyline (+4.95 Units / 4.73% ROI)
  • 32-36 against the Over for game total points (-7.6 Units / -10.01% ROI)
  • 36-32 against the Under for game total points (+0.85 Units / 1.12% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 31 of their last 72 games (-16.40 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 4Q Spread in 4 of their last 23 games at home (-15.55 Units / -59% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 77 games (-13.95 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only covered the 1H Spread in 24 of their last 58 games (-12.70 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Houston Rockets have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 28 of their last 63 games (-12.50 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 76 games (-22.80 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 1H Spread in 27 of their last 70 games (-22.60 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 33 of their last 80 games (-19.30 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 28 games (-18.90 Units / -46% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 75 games (-17.90 Units / -21% ROI)

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

The Jazz are winless (0-4) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .395

The Jazz are winless (0-10) when shooting 40% or worse from the field since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .115

The Jazz are winless (0-13) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .091

The Jazz were 4-11 (.267) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .554

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 8-19 (.296) when allowing 15 or more second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .466

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

The Rockets were winless (0-5) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

Injury Report: Rockets vs. JazzSaturday‘s Game, Mar. 23

  • Steven Adams (Houston Rockets): Knee, Out For Season
  • Tari Eason (Houston Rockets): Lower Leg, Out
  • Otto Porter Jr. (Utah Jazz): Not Injury Related, Game Time Decision

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 7.9 turnovers per game (552 turnovers/70 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Jazz have averaged 15.6 turnovers per game (1,092 turnovers/70 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Jazz have averaged 8.7 second chance points per game (608 points/70 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Jazz have averaged 16.2 second chance points per game (2,462 points/152 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

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 averaged 8.1 turnovers per game (665 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

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 1.4 (943 assists/ 666 TOs) on the road last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have allowed 17.6 fast break points per game (2,673 points/152 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.2

The Jazz have averaged 6.6 steals per game (463 steals/70 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Jazz have allowed 18.5 fast break points per game (1,296 points/70 games) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.4

The Jazz have allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (1,023/2,589) this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

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 7.7 steals per game (531 steals/69 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Rockets allowed 17.5 fast break points per game (1,432 points/82 games) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0


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