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Today's Betting Overview - Thunder @ Jazz
The Thunder take on the Jazz on Thursday, April 6th at Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City. RotoBaller provides free handicapping picks and odds for all NBA games throughout the 2022-2023 season.
- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder (38-42) vs. Utah Jazz (36-43)
- Date: Thursday, April 6th
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: Vivint Smart Home Arena
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Thunder
- Kenrich Williams (Out) Wrist
- Luguentz Dort (Questionable) Right Shoulder
- Aleksej Pokusevski (Out) Knee
- Chet Holmgren (Out) Foot
Jazz
- Jordan Clarkson (Out) Hand
- Rudy Gay (Out) Lower Back
- Lauri Markkanen (Out) Hand
- Collin Sexton (Out) Hamstring
- Walker Kessler (Out) Concussion
Oklahoma City Thunder - NBA Betting Analysis
The Thunder enter today's game having lost three straight, including a 136-125 loss to the Warriors. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team in scoring with 32 points on 64.7% shooting. Going into the game, oddsmakers had Oklahoma City as the 7.5-point underdog, resulting in an ATS loss for the team.
Now, the Thunder's overall record sits at 38-42, placing them 10th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 23-17 and 15-25 on the road. For the season, the Thunder are 44-35 vs. the spread but have failed to cover in eight straight games.
This season, the Thunder's offense has been excellent, ranking 5th in the NBA at 117.6 points per game. Oklahoma City has averaged 120 points per contest over their last five games. Oklahoma City has used pace to their advantage this season, averaging 101.4 possessions per game, which is the 4th most in the league. This up-tempo style has made up for a three-point field goal percentage of 35.6% (18th). In terms of getting to the free-throw line, the Thunder are 13th in the NBA in attempts while connecting at a rate of 80.9%.
Some key factors behind the Thunder's struggles this year is their inconsistent defensive rebounding and inability to force turnovers. So far, they are 29th in defensive rebounds per game and 25th in forced turnovers at 25th per game. Overall, Oklahoma City is allowing 111.8 points per game, placing them 21st in the NBA. Opposing teams have hit 35.0% of their three-point field goal attempts against the Thunder and 45.9 of their shots overall.
Utah Jazz - NBA Betting Analysis
The Jazz enter today's game having lost three straight, including a 135-133 loss to the Lakers. Talen Horton-Tucker led the team in scoring with 23 points on 33.3% shooting. Despite the straight-up loss, Utah covered the spread as they were 10.5-point underdogs going into the game.
Now, the Jazz's overall record sits at 36-43, placing them 12th in the Western Conference. The team's current record at home is 22-17 and 14-26 on the road. The Jazz have a 4 game win streak against the spread and have an overall ATS mark of 44-32.
So far this season, the Jazz offense has been one of the top units in the NBA, sitting 6th in the league with an average of 117.3 points per game. In their last five games, Utah is averaging 117 points per contest. Utah has utilized their pace effectively this season, with an average of 101.4 possessions per game, which ranks 4th in the league. Their fast-paced style has offset their three-point field goal percentage of 35.6% (19th). The Jazz are 11th in the NBA for free-throw attempts and have a shooting percentage of 78.6%.
The Jazz have struggled this season due to poor defensive rebounding and a lack of forced turnovers, ranking 29th and 28th respectively. They are allowing an average of 111.8 points per game, putting them 21st in the league. Opponents have connected on 35.0% of their three-pointers and 45.9% of their field goal attempts when facing Utah.
Today's NBA Betting Pick - Thunder vs. Jazz
Today's matchup will be the 3rd game of the season between the Thunder and Jazz. So far, the Thunder have the leg up in the series 2-1. In the last head-to-head matchup, the Jazz were favored by 1.0 points. Even though they won straight up by a score of 120-119, they did not cover the spread. The combined 239 points failed to exceed the over/under line of 240.0.
In the Thunder's previous five games as the favorite, they have a straight-up record of 3-2 while going 1-4 against the spread. In their last three road contests, they are 0-3 ATS and 1-2 straight up. Their previous ten games have an over/under mark of 5-5 with an average of 231 points per contest.
Across Utah's last five games at home, they have an ATS mark of 5-0 while going 1-4 straight-up. As the underdog, the Jazz are 0-3 straight up on an average scoring differential of -3 points per game. This has led to an ATS mark of 2-1. Their previous ten games have ended in an average of 237 points per game and an over/under mark of 7-3.
Recommended ATS Betting Pick: UTA +6
Recommended OU Betting Pick: Under 236.5
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