The Oklahoma City Thunder (66-14) travel to face off against the Utah Jazz (17-63) on Friday, April 11th. This game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City and televised on KJZZ. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.

Thunder vs Jazz

The Thunder Are Coming Off A Win

Oklahoma City improved to 66-14 on the season with a 125-112 road win over the Suns on Wednesday. The Thunder, who were favored by 7.5 points, covered the spread, and the game’s total of 237 points went over the pre-game line of 229.

After falling behind 39-29 in the 1st quarter, the Thunder turned the game around with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 67-63 to 77-63. They dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 43-26, and held the Suns to 19 points in the 4th quarter to seal the win.

The Jazz Are Coming Off A Win

Utah improved to 17-63 on the season with a 133-126 win over the Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Jazz were +6.5 point underdogs at home but not only covered the spread, they won outright. A 10-0 run early in the game helped Utah take control, as they turned a 38-36 deficit into a 46-38 lead.

After falling behind 85-80 going into the 4th quarter, the Jazz rallied by outscoring Portland 34-29 in the final period. The total points for the game were 259, well over the pre-game line of 229.5.

Thunder Offense Breakdown

Jalen Williams led the Thunder to a win over the Suns with 33 points, including 13 in the 3rd quarter. Oklahoma City shot 52.3% from the field and 40% from three, making 12 threes in the game.

Chet Holmgren contributed 10 of his 22 points in the 3rd, while Alex Caruso added 19 points, 9 of which came in the opening quarter.

Jazz Offense Breakdown

The Jazz put up 133 points in their win over the Trail Blazers, shooting 51% from the field and hitting 15 threes at a 41.7% clip. Kyle Filipowski led the way with 30 points and 18 rebounds, shooting 76.5% from the floor. Brice Sensabaugh added 22 points, knocking down 6 threes at 60% efficiency.

Filipowski scored 10 points in the 4th quarter and added 6 more in overtime. Keyonte George also came up big in OT, scoring 8 of his 18 points in the extra period. Sensabaugh contributed 11 points in the 4th quarter and 3 more in overtime.

Thunder Team Defense

Despite a rough start, the Thunder tightened up defensively after the 1st quarter, allowing just 19 points in the 4th to help secure the win. They gave up 112 points on 48% shooting from the Suns.

Oklahoma City limited Phoenix to 15 threes on 35% shooting from deep. The Thunder sent the Suns to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws. Defensively, the Thunder recorded 11 steals and 2 blocks.

Jazz Team Defense

Despite a rough start, giving up 39 points in the 1st quarter, the Thunder tightened up defensively, allowing just 73 points over the final three quarters, including a strong 4th where they held the Suns to 19 points. Oklahoma City limited Phoenix’s three-point shooting, allowing 15 threes on 35% shooting.

The Thunder sent the Suns to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws. Oklahoma City grabbed 36 defensive rebounds, giving up 9 offensive boards. They also recorded 11 steals and 2 blocks in the game.

Thunder vs Jazz Trends

• Although Oklahoma City has a straight up record of 9-1 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 9-1. The team averaged 121 points per game in these games.
• Although Utah has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 117 points per game in these games.
• Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have gone 4-6 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-9.
• Oklahoma City has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.

Thunder vs Jazz Prediction

Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +10.5, the Jazz is our point spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 234, and our model predicts the Thunder and Jazz to score a combined 128 points. We recommend betting on the under.

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