Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

At 9:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (2-7) will host the Phoenix Suns (8-2) in a Western Conference matchup. The Suns are currently favored by 3.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 228.5.

This game will be televised on KJZZ, and it will take place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

PHOENIX SUNS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz +3.5

This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-118 in favor of the Jazz.
• Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.2% and knocking down 15 threes.

Will the Suns Defense Show Up in Salt Lake City?

The Suns dropped to 8-2 on the season after a 127-118 home loss to the Kings on Sunday. Phoenix entered the game as +1 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 245 points exceeded the O/U line of 230 by 15 points.

After trailing 36-31 in the 1st quarter and 60-53 at halftime, the Suns rallied in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Kings 29-19. However, they couldn’t maintain the momentum in the 4th, where they were outscored 32-29.

In their 127-118 loss to the Kings, the Suns struggled with a 41.9% shooting performance from the field, though they connected on 18 threes, despite hitting just 31.6% from deep. Bradley Beal led the way with 28 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 50% from the floor and hitting 3 threes at 30% efficiency.

Devin Booker added 23 points and 12 assists, also making 3 threes at 30%. Tyus Jones contributed 22 points, knocking down 6 threes at a 60% clip. Beal scored 7 points in overtime, while Booker and Jones each added 6 points in the 4th quarter.

Defensively, the Suns had strong 2nd and 3rd quarters but struggled in the 1st and 4th, allowing 36 and 32 points, respectively, in a 127-118 loss to the Kings. Sacramento shot 49% from the field.

Phoenix did well defending the three, holding the Kings to 11 made threes on 29% shooting. The Suns also sent Sacramento to the line 19 times, where they made 16 free throws. The Suns grabbed 40 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 11 steals.

Will the Jazz Win at Delta Center?

Utah improved to 2-7 on the season with a narrow 111-110 win over the Spurs on Saturday. The Jazz, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 221, just under the 221.5-point line.

Utah led 25-22 after the 1st quarter and extended their lead by outscoring the Spurs 28-23 in the 2nd. However, San Antonio went on a 10-0 run, turning the game around. The Jazz fought back, tying the game at 82 going into the 4th, and edged out the Spurs by a single point in the final quarter.

Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 23 points in their win over the Spurs, shooting 61.5% from the field. Lauri Markkanen added 20 points, hitting 3 threes at 42.9%, though his overall shooting was just 33.3%.

Utah made 10 threes, shooting 30.3% from deep and 46.3% overall. Jordan Clarkson scored 11 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, while Sexton added 9 points in the final period.

The Jazz defense held the Spurs to 110 points on 44% shooting in their win on Saturday. They were strong in the 1st and 2nd quarters, allowing just 22 and 23 points, respectively, but struggled in the 3rd, giving up 37 points. They managed to tighten up in the 4th, allowing 28 points.

Utah allowed 17 three-pointers at a 36% rate and sent the Spurs to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Jazz gave up 6 offensive rebounds while collecting 13 steals and blocking 4 shots.