Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Nov. 18

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 18, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Suns (9-5) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Jazz (10-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Friday, November 18, 2022 at 9:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet RM & BSAZ

The Phoenix Suns visit Vivint Arena to take on the Utah Jazz on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Salt Lake City.

The Suns are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

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

So far this NBA season, the Suns are 9-5 against the spread, while the Jazz are 10-6 against the spread.


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Suns vs. Jazz Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phoenix Suns-1.5 -110O 228.5 -110-125
Utah Jazz +1.5 -110U 228.5 -110105

Jazz vs Suns Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Suns will win Friday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.

Jazz vs Suns Spread Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

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

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Suns and Jazz, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 4Q Spread in 60 of their last 95 games (+21.71 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 61 of their last 95 games (+15.48 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 2H Moneyline in 54 of their last 82 games (+8.60 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 23 of their last 38 away games (+8.45 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 42 games (+8.08 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1H Moneyline in 57 of their last 85 games (+24.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 60 games (+13.57 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games at home (+12.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 2Q Spread in 44 of their last 73 games (+12.36 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Game Total Under in 37 of their last 61 games (+11.70 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Suns have gone 9-5 (+3.5 Units / 22.73% ROI).

  • 9-5 against the Moneyline (-4.7 Units / -12.04% ROI)
  • 6-7 against the Over for game total points (-1.7 Units / -11.04% ROI)
  • 7-6 against the Under for game total points (+0.4 Units / 2.6% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 10-6 (+3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI).

  • 10-6 against the Moneyline (+9.05 Units / 41.42% ROI)
  • 7-9 against the Over for game total points (-2.9 Units / -16.48% ROI)
  • 9-7 against the Under for game total points (+1.3 Units / 7.39% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 31 of their last 77 games (-39.91 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 76 games (-32.09 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 77 games (-25.42 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 4Q Spread in 29 of their last 76 games (-23.44 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the Spread in 28 of their last 77 games (-22.55 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 33 games (-30.20 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 53 games (-20.50 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 45 of their last 84 games (-17.91 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 48 of their last 79 games (-14.00 Units / -8% ROI)
  • The Phoenix Suns have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 42 of their last 91 games (-12.84 Units / -13% ROI)

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

The Phoenix Suns are 45-2 (.957) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams. The Miami Heat have averaged 43.1 rebounds per game (4,056 rebounds/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Suns are 47-5 (.904) when allowing fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .547

The Suns are 26-6 (.812) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .539

The Suns are 33-9 (.786) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .549

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

The Jazz are 24-8 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Jazz are 52-8 (.867) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .731

The Jazz are 56-21 (.727) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Jazz are 91-27 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

Injury Report: Jazz vs. SunsFriday‘s Game, Nov. 18

  • Rudy Gay (Jazz): The Jazz announced that Gay will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
  • Cameron Johnson (Suns): Johnson had surgery and should return in 1-2 months, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN.
  • Josh Okogie (Suns): Okogie is questionable for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Utah.
  • Chris Paul (Suns): Paul is questionable for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Utah.
  • Landry Shamet (Suns): Shamet is out for Friday’s (Nov. 18) game against Utah.

Phoenix Suns Offensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (162 assists/ 60 TOs) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Suns have averaged 5.0 turnovers per game (60 turnovers/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (2,193 assists/ 981 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Suns have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.2 (1,241 assists/ 577 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have made 15.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (72 assists/ 27 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Jazz have made 14.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Jazz have averaged 117.5 points per game (5,404 points/46 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.3

Phoenix Suns Defensive Stats & Trends

The Suns have averaged 30.2 defensive rebounds per game (363 rebounds/12 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.3

The Suns have averaged 8.5 steals per game (798 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Suns have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (5,738 rebounds/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Suns have averaged 7.9 steals per game (1,315 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,403 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Jazz have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,112 rebounds/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Jazz have averaged 7.9 steals per game (119 steals/15 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Jazz have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (851 blocks/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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