Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 12/13/24

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.

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.

PHOENIX SUNS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz +7.5

This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:30 ET on Friday, December 13th.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-131 in favor of the Jazz.
• Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 15 threes.

Can the Suns Lock in a Road Win?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Can the Jazz Hold Strong at Home?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.