Jazz vs Suns Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 8

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 08, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns are -6.5 favorites vs. the Jazz
  • Total (Over/Under): 243.5 points
  • Watch the game on KTVK | KJZZ

The Utah Jazz visit Footprint Center to take on the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Phoenix, AZ.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Jazz vs Suns Over/Under is 242.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 31-21 against the spread, while the Suns are 20-29 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Suns Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz+6.5 -115O 242.5 -110+200
Phoenix Suns -6.5 -105U 242.5 -110-250

Suns vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Suns will win Thursday‘s game with 71.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Jazz and Suns.

Suns vs Jazz Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Suns will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.0% confidence.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 46 of their last 70 games (+18.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 46 of their last 79 games (+17.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the Spread in 44 of their last 69 games (+16.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 4Q Spread in 48 of their last 79 games (+16.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+15.80 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 57 of their last 80 games (+32.15 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 58 of their last 88 games (+23.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 44 of their last 62 games (+23.75 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 52 of their last 81 games (+21.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 1H Spread in 44 of their last 75 games (+10.90 Units / 13% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 31-21 (+7.8 Units / 13.62% ROI).

  • 26-26 against the Moneyline (+8.65 Units / 12.99% ROI)
  • 29-22 against the Over for game total points (+4.8 Units / 8.38% ROI)
  • 22-29 against the Under for game total points (-9.8 Units / -17.16% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 20-29 (-12.1 Units / -21.45% ROI).

  • 30-21 against the Moneyline (-5 Units / -4.09% ROI)
  • 25-26 against the Over for game total points (-3.6 Units / -6.42% ROI)
  • 26-25 against the Under for game total points (-1.5 Units / -2.67% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 27 of their last 88 games (-41.00 Units / -42% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the 4Q Spread in 22 of their last 78 games (-36.95 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 88 games (-35.20 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 78 games (-32.80 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only covered the Spread in 30 of their last 78 games (-20.80 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 78 games (-29.20 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Game Total Under in 25 of their last 71 games (-22.20 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 79 games (-22.15 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 79 games (-20.95 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 76 games (-20.65 Units / -25% ROI)

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Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Phoenix Suns

The Jazz are winless (0-11) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .086

The Jazz are 16-18 (.471) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .564

The Jazz are 12-24 (.333) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .422

The Jazz are 23-30 (.434) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

Phoenix Suns: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Suns were 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .777

The Suns were 27-15 (.643) when shooting 80% or better from the free throw line last season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Suns are 10-2 (.833) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .573

The Suns are 11-4 (.733) when they win the turnover margin this season — T-3rd-best in the NBA. The Jazz have averaged 15.8 turnovers per game this season — highest in the NBA.

Injury Report: Suns vs. JazzThursday‘s Game, Feb. 8

  • Bol Bol (Phoenix Suns): Foot, Game Time Decision
  • Grayson Allen (Phoenix Suns): Ankle, Game Time Decision
  • Damion Lee (Phoenix Suns): Knee, Out
  • Utah Jazz – No Injuries Reported

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (824 turnovers/52 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Jazz have averaged 8.8 second chance points per game (458 points/52 games) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Jazz averaged 55.9 points in the paint per game (2,290 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 50.2

The Jazz had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (2,129 assists/ 1,259 TOs) last season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns averaged 1.4 fast break points per game (84 points/59 games) in close and late situations last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

The Suns have averaged 5.7 second chance points per game (291 points/51 games) in the second half this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.1

The Suns averaged 10.5 fast break points per game (863 points/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Suns averaged 1.26 points per shot (9,319 points/7,388 shots) last season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.30

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have allowed 19.8 fast break points per game (1,364 points/69 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.5

The Jazz averaged 6.1 steals per game (500 steals/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Jazz have averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,900 rebounds/52 games) this season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Jazz allowed 16.8 fast break points per game (1,377 points/82 games) last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 5.9 blocks per game (301 blocks/51 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Suns have averaged 5.5 blocks per game (366 blocks/66 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Suns averaged 5.3 blocks per game (432 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Suns have blocked 733 shots since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th most among NBA teams


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