Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25

At 8:00 ET, the Thunder (-1900) will host the Jazz (+996) in a Western Northwest divisional matchup. Utah is currently on a three-game losing streak and has a record of 10-31, which is 15th in the Western Conference. Oklahoma City is 35-7 and is favored by 17.5 points.

This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. KJZZ will have the TV coverage for this game.

UTAH JAZZ VS OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz +17.5

This game will be played at Paycom Center at 8:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 116-107 in favor of the Jazz.
• Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.2% and knocking down 13 threes.

Will the Jazz Make it Happen on the Road?

The Jazz fell to 10-31 on the season after a 123-119 road loss to the Pelicans on Monday. Utah entered the game as +11 point underdogs but managed to keep it close, losing by just four points. The game’s total of 242 points went over the pre-game line of 230.

Utah started strong, going on a 14-0 run early and leading 38-19 after the 1st quarter. They maintained their lead by winning the 2nd quarter 31-30, but the Pelicans took control in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 33-20. Despite leading 89-82 going into the 4th, Utah was outscored 28-21 in the final quarter.

In Monday’s loss to the Pelicans, the Jazz shot just 39.6% from the field and 23.9% from three-point range, hitting only 11 threes. Keyonte George led the team with 23 points, despite shooting 30% from the field and 18.2% from deep.

Isaiah Collier contributed 20 points and 11 assists, while Svi Mykhailiuk added 19 points, making 4 threes at a 40% clip. George scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 5 more in overtime.

The Jazz put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st quarter, holding the Pelicans to just 19 points. However, they allowed 30 points in the 2nd quarter and 33 in the 3rd, contributing to their 123-119 loss. Utah gave up 28 points in the 4th quarter, and overall, New Orleans shot 44% from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Pelicans hit 15 threes at a 36% clip. The Jazz also sent New Orleans to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 26. On the boards, Utah secured 44 defensive rebounds, allowing 6 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks.

Can Oklahoma City Secure a Home Victory?

Oklahoma City improved to 35-7 this season with a 127-101 win over the Nets on Sunday. The Thunder, who were -16.5 point favorites, covered the spread, and the game’s total points of 228.5 went over the pre-game line of 217.5.

A 10-0 run early in the game helped the Thunder jump out to a 14-2 lead. They dominated the 1st quarter, outscoring the Nets 39-19. After an even 2nd quarter (30-30), Oklahoma City edged the Nets 29-28 in the 3rd and closed out the game by winning the 4th quarter 29-24.

In their win over the Nets, the Thunder shot 55.2% from the field and connected on 19 threes at a 44.2% rate. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 27 points and 10 assists, while Isaiah Joe hit 8 threes, finishing with 24 points on 80% shooting.

Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in the 3rd quarter, and Joe added 6 in the 4th. Ousmane Dieng also contributed 8 of his 12 points in the opening period.

The Thunder put on a strong defensive performance against the Nets, holding them to 101 points on 42% shooting. Oklahoma City set the tone early, allowing just 19 points in the 1st quarter. They gave up 30 points in the 2nd but tightened up in the 4th, allowing only 24 points to seal the win.

From beyond the arc, the Thunder limited the Nets to 12 made threes on 27% shooting. Brooklyn also went to the line 19 times, hitting 15 free throws. Oklahoma City finished with 8 steals and 5 blocks in the game.