Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Betting Pick & Prediction 4/7/24

At 8:30 ET, the Utah Jazz will travel to take on the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The Warriors are favored by 11.5 points and the over/under line is set at 227.

Golden State is 42-35 on the season and currently sits in 10th place in the Western Conference. Utah is 29-48 and has lost 11 straight games. The Jazz are 12th in the West.

UTAH JAZZ VS GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz +11.5

This game will be played at Chase Center at 8:30 ET on Sunday, April 7th.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-105 in favor of the Warriors.
• Our projections have Jonathan Kuminga finishing with Jonathan Kuminga points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Warriors finishing with a field goal percentage of 48.2% and knocking down 11 threes.

Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Utah?

Today, the Jazz will look to end their 11-game losing streak as they take on the Warriors. Utah is currently 29-48 on the season and in 12th place in the Western Conference.

As the underdog, the Jazz have gone 16-42 this season and are 26-32 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 11.5 points and have gone 3-3 ATS in their last six games.

Utah’s O/U record for the season is 42-33-2, and they have gone over the line in their last three games. This year, their games have averaged 236.8 points per game compared to today’s line of 227.

In their most recent game, the Jazz lost to the Clippers by a score of 131-102. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and Utah was getting 12.5 points going into the game.

In games against Western Conference opponents, the Jazz are 14-33 compared to 15-15 in non-conference games. On the road, they are 9-29 for the season.

On offense, the Jazz are scoring 116 points per game this season, which is 12th in the NBA. However, they have struggled to score on the road, averaging 111.8 points per game away from home. So far, they have outscored the league average in 55.8% of their games.

Utah has been a strong offensive rebounding team this season, ranking 4th in the NBA. In terms of pace, they are 7th in the league at 99.7 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Jazz are 19th in field goal percentage at 46%. Inside the arc, they are hitting 54% of their shots, which is 18th in the NBA. From three-point range, they are making 13 threes per game (13th) at a 35% clip (22nd).

So far, the Jazz’s defense is ranked 29th in the league at 120.8 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Jazz’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.1% and allowing 39.6% from beyond the arc.

Will Golden State Make it Happen at Home?

The Warriors are 42-35 this season and are currently in 10th place in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference teams, Golden State is 22-25 compared to 20-10 against the East.

At home, the Warriors are 19-19 straight up and 16-21 against the spread. On the road, they are 23-16 straight up and 26-13 ATS. The team’s average scoring margin at home is +0.5 PPG and +4.2 PPG on the road.

Golden State has gone 37-39-1 on the O/U this season, with an average of 233.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 227 is lower than the team’s season average of 231.4.

As the favorite, the Warriors are 33-17 this season and 25-25 ATS. The team has been favored in 50 of their 77 games. However, they have lost two straight games as the favorite ATS.

In their last game, the Warriors lost to the Mavericks by a score of 108-106. Golden State was favored by 1 point in that game, and the O/U line was 223. This resulted in a no-cover for the Warriors.

This season, the Warriors have been one of the most prolific three-point shooting teams in the league, ranking 3rd in both three-pointers made and attempted per game. However, their free-throw shooting has been below average, as they are 26th in free throws attempted and 24th in free throws made.

When it comes to scoring, the Warriors are 8th in the league at 117.8 points per game. At home, they are averaging 117.6 points per game compared to 118.1 on the road.

Golden State’s offense has been efficient overall, ranking 15th in field goal percentage and 13th in true shooting percentage. In terms of pace, they are 11th in the league at 99.5 possessions per game.

Currently, the Warriors’ defense holds the 18th rank in the NBA, allowing 115.5 points per game. On two point field goal attempts, the Warriors’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.1% and allowing 35.7% from beyond the arc.