Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/25
At 9:30 ET, the 13-42 Jazz will host the 35-21 Rockets in a Western Conference matchup. Houston is favored by 7.5, and the over/under is 228.5.
Utah is currently on a two-game losing streak, and they are 14th in the West. The Rockets are 4th in the conference and 2nd in the Southwest Division.
HOUSTON ROCKETS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Jazz +7.5
This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Saturday, February 22nd.
WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 127-96 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 45.9% and knocking down 15 threes.
Does Houston Stand a Chance on the Road?
The Rockets improved to 35-21 with a 121-115 win over the Timberwolves on Friday. Playing at home, Houston was favored by 4 points and covered the spread. The total score of 236 points exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 13.5 points.
Houston jumped out to a 48-38 lead after the 1st quarter, but Minnesota responded by outscoring them 29-20 in the 2nd. The Rockets regained control by winning the 3rd quarter 30-26 and held a 98-93 lead going into the 4th, where they edged the Timberwolves 23-22.
Jalen Green led the Rockets to a 121-115 win over the Timberwolves, scoring 35 points and hitting 5 threes at 45.5%. He was crucial in the 1st quarter with 13 points and added 9 more in the 4th. Green shot 50% from the field, matching the team’s overall FG% and 3-point shooting percentage.
Alperen Şengün contributed 24 points and 13 rebounds, scoring 7 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters. Amen Thompson added 17 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 77.8% from the field and scoring 6 points in the final period.
Despite a shaky start, giving up 38 points in the 1st quarter, the Rockets tightened up defensively, allowing just 22 points in the 4th to help secure the win. Overall, they allowed 115 points on 44% shooting from the Timberwolves.
Houston did a great job defending the three, holding Minnesota to 28% shooting with only 11 made threes. The Rockets also controlled the boards, allowing just 7 offensive rebounds while adding 5 steals and 6 blocks.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Jazz?
After a 130-107 loss to the Thunder on Friday, the Jazz dropped to 13-42 this season. Utah, who were +15.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home. The game’s total score of 237 points went just over the pre-game line of 233.
Utah fell behind early, trailing 29-22 after the 1st quarter and 39-25 in the 2nd. They outscored the Thunder 37-31 in the 3rd, but couldn’t close the gap, as Oklahoma City pulled away with a 31-23 edge in the 4th.
In their 130-107 loss to the Thunder, the Jazz shot 45.6% from the field, with 15 made threes at a 36.6% clip. John Collins led the way with 26 points, while Keyonte George added 20, hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency.
Jordan Clarkson contributed 19 points, connecting on 4 threes. Collins had 9 points in the 3rd quarter, while Clarkson scored 6 in the 4th. Kyle Filipowski added 5 of his 12 points in the 3rd.
The Jazz struggled defensively on Friday, giving up 130 points to the Thunder. Their toughest stretch came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed 39 points. Overall, Utah gave up 31 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.
Oklahoma City shot 47% from the field, including 44% from three-point range, hitting 19 threes. The Thunder also went 19/20 from the free-throw line. The Jazz recorded 7 steals and 2 blocks in the game.