The Utah Jazz (14-12) host the Golden State Warriors (13-12) on December 7, 2022 at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz are strongly favored, by six points, in a matchup featuring two of the highest-scoring NBA squads — the Jazz are third (117.7 ppg), and the Warriors are fifth (117.2). The over/under in the game is set at 234.5.
How to bet Jazz vs. Warriors
Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 6 points, with bookmakers listing the Jazz as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Jazz have -250 odds to pick up the win, while the Warriors are listed at +207 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 234.5 points.
Jazz vs. Warriors Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Wednesday, December 7, 2022
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NBCS
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Arena: Vivint Smart Home Arena
Jazz vs. Warriors Betting Trends
The Jazz have played 26 games, with 15 wins against the spread. Utah has won four of the 10 contests in which it was the favorite this year. Jazz games this year have eclipsed the over/under 56% of the time (14 out of 25 games with a set point total).
The Warriors have 11 wins against the spread in 25 games this year. Golden State has been the moneyline underdog a total of five times this season, and it has lost each of those games. Warriors games this year have gone over the total in 13 of 25 opportunities (52%).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Jazz
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lauri Markkanen | 26 | 22.2 | 8.5 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 2.7 |
Jordan Clarkson | 26 | 19.7 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
Collin Sexton | 26 | 14.2 | 2.5 | 3 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.9 |
Malik Beasley | 26 | 13.3 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1 | 0.2 | 3.1 |
Kelly Olynyk | 26 | 13 | 5 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Warriors
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Stephen Curry | 23 | 30 | 6.6 | 7 | 1 | 0.3 | 5.1 |
Andrew Wiggins | 22 | 19.1 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 3 |
Klay Thompson | 20 | 18 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 3.9 |
Jordan Poole | 25 | 17 | 2 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
Draymond Green | 23 | 8.6 | 6.3 | 7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
Jazz vs. Warriors Injury Report
Warriors: Stephen Curry: Out (Ankle), Draymond Green: Out (Hip), Andrew Wiggins: Out (Adductor), Andre Iguodala: Out (Hip)
What you need to know about the Utah Jazz
Utah has been lifted by its offense, as it ranks third-best in the NBA by scoring 117.7 points per game. It ranks 22nd in the league in points allowed (115.5 per contest). The Jazz are posting 121.6 points per game this year at home, which is 7.3 more points than they’re averaging when playing on the road (114.3). On the offensive side of the ball, the Jazz have increased their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 119.4 points per contest over that span compared to the 117.7 they’ve racked up over the course of this year.
Utah has a 37.4% three-point percentage this year (eighth-ranked in NBA), but it has really provided a lift by making 14.6 three-pointers per contest (third-best). So far this season, the Jazz have taken 56.3% two-pointers, accounting for 65.8% of the team’s baskets. They have shot 43.7% three-pointers (34.2% of the team’s baskets).
What you need to know about the Golden State Warriors
Golden State is the fifth-best team in the league in points scored (117.2 per game) and 25th in points allowed (116.1). The Warriors score 120 points per game at home, and 114.1 on the road. Over their past 10 games, the Warriors are putting up 116.7 points per contest, compared to their season average of 117.2.
Golden State is the second-best team in the league in 3-pointers made (16.5 per game) and fifth-best in 3-point percentage (37.9%). In 2022-23, the Warriors have taken 51.1% percent of their shots from inside the arc, and 48.9% percent from beyond it. In terms of makes, 61.5% of the Warriors’ baskets have been 2-pointers, and 38.5% have been 3-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Jazz, and we project that Warriors will cover the spread (Jazz -6). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 234.5 points.
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