Oklahoma City Thunder at Utah Jazz 1/18/24 - NBA Betting Odds and Picks
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Utah Jazz
NBA: 9:00 PM EST
Jan. 18, 2024
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : OKC -3 ; O/U 248.5
The Oklahoma City Thunder continue a road trip out west Thursday night with a game in Utah against the Utah Jazz. Oklahoma City is 14 games above .500 the ride a 2 game losing streak into Thursday following an 11 point loss against the Los Angeles Clippers. Defensively Oklahoma City struggled giving up 128 points on 54% shooting in 46.5% from beyond the arc. Offensively the Thunder did play well scoring 117 points including 61 in the first half after shooting 50.6% from the floor but 12 turnovers cost Oklahoma City the game.
Jalin Williams led the way for the Oklahoma City offense with 25 points and seven assists on 14 shots in 33 minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in 19 points and four assists, while Luguentz Dort also added nineteen points in 33 minutes. Isaiah Joe led the way off the Oklahoma City bench with 15 points in 23 minutes.
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The Utah Jazz will be back at home Thursday two games above .500 on a six game win streak following a 27 point blowout of the Pacers. Defensively Utah was phenomenal give me 105 points on 40% shooting and forced 14 turnovers. Offensively the Jazz continued their dominance pouring in 132 points on 55.6% shooting and knocked down 11 triples in the game.
Lauri Markkanen leads the way for the Utah this season averaging 24 points and 8.8 rebounds. Jordan Clarkson is second on the roster after 17.9 points and a team high 5.2 assists, while Collin Sexton chips in 16.9 points per game. Big man John Collins is 4th on the roster averaging 13.8 points per game this season.
Recent Betting Trends:
The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 51 of their last 77 games
The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 44 games
The Oklahoma City Thunder have hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 29 games
Utah are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games.
Utah are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games.
Free Betting Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder -3
Both teams have been great as of late but the Thunder have the edge here. Despite the recent hot streak from the Jazz OKC is the better overall team. Look for the Thunder to do the work Thursday night to stop a hot Utah team. Take the Thunder to get the win and cover leading to the win. Final Score Prediction, Oklahoma City Thunder win and cover 117-104.