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<p>The Suns (-292) are favored by 7.5 points against the Jazz (+238) in a Western Conference matchup. Phoenix (12-11) has lost three straight games and is 10th in the West, while Utah (5-18) is 14th in the conference and 5th in the Northwest Division.</p>

<p>This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City and will tip off at 9:30 ET. You can watch the game on KJZZ.</p><h3>PHOENIX SUNS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, December 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-131 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Suns Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Suns dropped to 12-11 on the season after a 115-110 road loss to the Magic on Sunday. Phoenix entered the game as +2 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 225 points exceeded the O/U line of 213.5 by 11.5 points.</p> <p>Phoenix went on a 14-0 run early, stretching the score from 13-12 to 27-12. They led 34-29 after the 1st quarter and played the 2nd quarter evenly at 28-28. The Suns were up 87-84 heading into the 4th, but were outscored 31-23 in the final period.</p><p>In the Suns' 115-110 loss to the Magic, Devin Booker led the way with 25 points, though he shot just 38.1% from the field. Tyus Jones contributed 21 points, hitting 5 threes at a 62.5% clip, while Bradley Beal added 18 points on 66.7% shooting.</p> <p>Phoenix connected on 13 threes, shooting 46.4% from beyond the arc, though their overall field goal percentage was 47%. Jones scored 10 points in the opening quarter, while Booker added 9 in the 3rd and 7 more in the 4th.</p><p>Defensively, the Suns gave up 115 points to the Magic, allowing 31 points in the 4th quarter, which sealed their fate. Phoenix held Orlando to 47% shooting from the field.</p> <p>The Suns limited the Magic to 12 made threes on 33% shooting. Orlando went 19/30 from the line. Phoenix grabbed 30 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards. They also recorded 7 steals and 6 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Jazz Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>Utah’s season continued to spiral with a 141-97 loss to the Kings on Sunday, dropping their record to 5-18. The Jazz, who were +11 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 44 points. The game’s total of 238 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 235.</p> <p>After a competitive 1st quarter, where the Jazz trailed 26-23, the Kings took control, outscoring Utah 36-22 in the 2nd quarter. A 12-0 run by Sacramento extended their lead from 89-72 to 101-72, and they finished strong, outscoring the Jazz 36-23 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>In their 141-97 loss to the Kings, the Jazz shot just 38.8% from the field, though they did connect on 15 threes at a 35.7% rate. Keyonte George led the way with 25 points, 6 assists, and 3 made threes, shooting 57.1% overall and 50% from deep.</p> <p>John Collins added 19 points, hitting 5 threes at 62.5%, while Collin Sexton chipped in 15 points, making 3 threes at a 75% clip. Collins and Sexton did most of their damage in the 3rd quarter, scoring 11 and 8 points respectively.</p><p>The Jazz couldn’t contain the Kings on Sunday, giving up 141 points in a tough loss. Utah allowed 36 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, and Sacramento really broke loose in the 3rd, scoring 43 points.</p> <p>Defensively, the Jazz allowed the Kings to shoot 57% from the field, including 50% from beyond the arc, where Sacramento hit 22 threes. Utah sent the Kings to the line just 8 times, where they made 5 free throws.</p>