The Golden State Warriors (1-0) travel to face off against the Utah Jazz (0-1) on Friday, October 25th. This game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City and televised on NBCS. The Warriors are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Jazz are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Jazz. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.

Warriors vs Jazz

The Warriors Are Coming Off A Win

The Warriors opened their season with a dominant 140-104 win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, moving to 1-0. Golden State, favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread with ease, winning by 36 points. The game’s total points of 244.5 exceeded the O/U line of 221.5 by 22.5 points.

After a 21-21 tie in the 1st quarter, the Warriors took control with a 15-0 run, turning a 77-63 deficit into a 78-77 lead. They outscored Portland 41-29 in the 2nd quarter, 38-22 in the 3rd, and 40-32 in the 4th, heading into the final period with a 100-72 lead.

The Jazz Are Coming Off A Win

The Jazz dropped their season opener to the Grizzlies, 126-124, on Wednesday, leaving them at 0-1. Utah, who were +2.5 point underdogs, covered the spread at home. The game’s total of 250 points exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 20.5 points.

Memphis took control with a 13-0 run, turning a 43-37 deficit into a 50-43 lead. The Jazz fought back, outscoring the Grizzlies 36-32 in the 3rd quarter and 38-33 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.

Warriors Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Trail Blazers, the Warriors put up 140 points, shooting 51.6% from the field and hitting 20 threes at a 41.7% clip. Buddy Hield led the way with 22 points, knocking down 5 threes at 71.4% efficiency, while Andrew Wiggins added 20 points and 4 made threes.

Stephen Curry contributed 17 points, 10 assists, and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 threes. Moses Moody was big in the 4th quarter, scoring 12 of his 15 points, and Trayce Jackson-Davis added 8 of his 14 points in the final period.

Jazz Offense Breakdown

In their win over the Trail Blazers, the Warriors put up 140 points, hitting 51.6% from the field and knocking down 20 threes at a 41.7% clip. Buddy Hield led the way with 22 points, connecting on 5 threes at 71.4%, while Andrew Wiggins added 20 points and 4 threes.

Stephen Curry contributed 17 points and 10 assists, with 9 of his points coming in the 3rd quarter. Moses Moody was a standout in the 4th, scoring 12 of his 15 points in the final period.

Warriors Team Defense

The Warriors put on a defensive clinic against the Trail Blazers, holding them to 104 points on just 39% shooting. Golden State’s defense was particularly strong in the 1st and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 21 and 22 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the Warriors limited Portland to 8 made threes on 23% shooting. Golden State also recorded 13 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Jazz Team Defense

The Warriors’ defense was strong on Wednesday, holding the Trail Blazers to 104 points on 39% shooting. They gave up 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 3rd, their best defensive periods. Portland scored 32 points in the 4th quarter.

Golden State limited Portland’s three-point shooting to 23%, allowing just 8 made threes. The Warriors also recorded 13 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Warriors vs Jazz Trends

• Across their five previous road games, Golden State has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 114 points per game.
• In their last five home games, Utah has averaged 108 points per game while allowing 121. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
• The last ten games that Utah was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 2-8 straight up.
• Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Warriors have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.

Warriors vs Jazz Prediction

Coming in as the underdogs at +3, we have the Jazz as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 232.5 and given that our model is projecting 270 points between the teams, we like the over.

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