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The Utah Jazz (3-1) and the Houston Rockets (2-2) will take the court at Vivint Smart Home Arena in a game on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 9:00 PM ET on ATSW. The Jazz are 8.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has a 232.5 point total.
Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 8.5 points, with sportsbooks listing the Jazz as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Jazz have -335 odds to pick up the win, while the Rockets are listed at +265 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 232.5 points.
Jazz vs. Rockets Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ATSW
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Arena: Vivint Smart Home Arena
Jazz vs. Rockets Betting Trends
The Jazz had 33 wins in 82 games against the spread last year. Utah went 48-25 in games it was listed as the moneyline favorite last season (winning 65.8% of those games). In 82 Jazz games last year, 38 of them went over the total.
The Rockets were 35-45-2 against the spread last season. Houston was underdogs 75 times last season and won 14, or 18.7%, of those games. In 82 Rockets games last year, 46 of them hit the over.
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Jazz
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Sexton | 11 | 16 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0 | 1 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 79 | 16 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Lauri Markkanen | 61 | 14.8 | 5.6 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Mike Conley | 72 | 13.7 | 3 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| Malik Beasley | 79 | 12.1 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 3 |
Rockets
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 61 | 15.6 | 4.4 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.5 |
| Eric Gordon | 57 | 13.4 | 2 | 2.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Jae’Sean Tate | 78 | 11.8 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Garrison Mathews | 65 | 10 | 2.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.1 |
| Jalen Green | 67 | 9.5 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.3 |
Jazz vs. Rockets Injury Report
Jazz: Udoka Azubuike: Out (Ankle)
Rockets: Jae’Sean Tate: Probable (Ankle), Alperen Sengun: Out (Illness), Bruno Fernando: Out (Knee), TyTy Washington Jr.: Out (Knee)
What you need to know about the Utah Jazz
Last year, Utah was seventh in the league offensively (113.6 points scored per game) and 10th defensively (107.6 points conceded). Offensively the Jazz performed better when playing at home last season, putting up 116.8 points per game, compared to 110.4 per game when playing on the road.
Last season, Utah was second-best in the NBA in 3-point makes (14.5 per game), and it ranked No. 11 in 3-point percentage (36%). Last season, the Jazz took 53.2% of their shots from inside the 3-point line, and 46.8% from beyond it. In terms of makes, 64.2% of the Jazz’s baskets were 2-pointers, and 35.8% were 3-pointers.
What you need to know about the Houston Rockets
Houston was ranked 19th in the league offensively last season with 109.7 points per game, while defensively it was worst (118.2 points allowed per game). In 2021-22, the Rockets averaged 4.4 more points per game at home (111.9) than away (107.5).
Houston ranked seventh in the NBA with 13.5 threes per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 20th with a 34.9% shooting percentage from three-point land. In terms of shot breakdown, the Rockets took 55.3% two-pointers (accounting for 65.8% of the team’s baskets) and 44.7% three-pointers (34.2%).
Jazz vs. Rockets Predictions and Pick
Our pick to win this matchup is the Jazz, and we expect that Jazz will cover the spread (Jazz -8.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 232.5 points.
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