Golden State Warriors vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/28

The Golden State Warriors will play the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center. The game is set for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 9:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on NBCS.

The Warriors have a record of 26-22 this season. They are ranked eighth in the Western Conference. The Jazz have a record of 15-31 and are thirteenth in the Western Conference.

Warriors vs Jazz Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz
  • Venue: Delta Center
  • Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Warriors -8.5 (-110), Jazz +8.5 (-113), Warriors MoneyLine -327, Jazz MoneyLine +257, Over/Under 240.5 (-111)

Golden State Warriors Team Preview

The Golden State Warriors have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a significant win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 111 points while holding their opponent to 85. However, they faced challenges in their other games, losing to the Timberwolves and the Dallas Mavericks. Their performance swings make it difficult to predict their upcoming game outcomes.

Stephen Curry remains a key player for the Warriors, leading with an average of 27.3 points per game. He also contributes with 5.0 assists per game. Despite his knee issue, Curry is expected to play in their next game. The team hopes his presence will boost their performance.

Injuries may affect the Warriors, with several players uncertain for the next game. Jimmy Butler III is out for the season, which affects their forward position. Other players like Al Horford and Seth Curry are questionable, and their availability could impact the team’s strategy against the Utah Jazz.

Utah Jazz Team Preview

The Utah Jazz have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost to the Miami Heat 147-116. Before that, they fell to the San Antonio Spurs 126-109. However, they did secure a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 127-122.

Offensively, the Jazz are strong, scoring an average of 119 points per game. They are second in assists with 30.3 per game. Their free throw shooting is solid, making 80.3% from the line, ranking them seventh.

Defensively, the Jazz face challenges, allowing 127.8 points per game, which is last in the league. They lead the league in blocked shots with 3.5 per game. Injuries are a concern with key players like Jusuf Nurkić, Walker Kessler, and Keyonte George out for the upcoming game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Golden State Warriors are favored by 8.5 points against the Utah Jazz. The Warriors allow 113.4 points per game, while the Jazz score 119.0 points per game. Given the Jazz’s high scoring and the Warriors’ strong defense, the projected score is Warriors 124, Jazz 116. Take the Warriors to cover the spread at -8.5.

The over/under for the game is set at 240.5 points. The Warriors and Jazz have combined average scores of 235.4 points per game. The Jazz’s defense allows 127.8 points per game, which could lead to a high-scoring game. This suggests taking the over at 240.5 points.