The Phoenix Suns (11-44) head to Vivint Smart Home Arena to challenge the Utah Jazz (30-24). The Suns are 14.5-point underdogs and look to snap their 11-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 221 points and action starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. The Suns (8.5-point underdogs) were defeated by the Houston Rockets, 118-110, while the Jazz (7-point favorites) fell to the Houston Rockets, 125-98. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Phoenix game went 0.5 points over the projected point total of 227.5, while the Utah game finished 1.5 points over the projected point total of 221.5.
Phoenix had an effective field goal percentage of 0.577 (above their season average of 0.514) while Utah held Houston to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.8 (below their season average of 24.0). Utah’s Donovan Mitchell played well, contributing 26 points, nine assists and six rebounds. Phoenix, meanwhile, was lifted by Deandre Ayton, who recorded 15 points and 11 rebounds.
The Jazz edged out the Suns in this series last year, winning three out of four contests. In the most recent matchup, Utah won 116-88. The Jazz’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Suns. Utah had a rate of 5.9, while Phoenix posted a mark of 19.0. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Games featuring the Suns have gone under the total 52.7 percent of the time. Phoenix comes into the contest with records of 11-44 straight up (SU) and 24-31 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Phoenix, Jazz games have a slight tendency to go over the projected point total (51.9 percent). Moreover, Utah owns records of 30-24 SU and 26-26-2 ATS.
The aggressive Utah offense looks poised to dominate from the free throw line. The Jazz rank fifth in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.222, while Phoenix ranks 29th in FTA rate allowed (0.234). Also, the Suns rank 27th in offensive efficiency (103.1), while the Jazz rank fourth in defensive efficiency (104.0).
Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz ATS Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Jazz, ATS Winner – Suns, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Jazz rank second in three pointers allowed per game (27.9) while the Suns rank fifth (29.5).
- Utah ranks fourth in second chance points allowed per game (11.4) while Phoenix ranks last (15.4).
- The Jazz rank first in assists allowed per game (21.0) while the Suns rank 26th (25.7).
- Utah ranks sixth in points allowed in the paint per game (46.8) while Phoenix ranks 29th (52.3).
- Phoenix averages 18.2 points off turnovers per game, which ranks seventh in the league. Utah ranks 24th in points off turnovers allowed per game (17.7).
- The Jazz rank second in fast break points allowed per game (10.6) while the Suns rank 28th (15.7).
- The Jazz rank second in rebounds allowed per game (42.9) while the Suns rank 25th (46.3).
- Utah averages 5.6 blocks per game, which ranks seventh in the NBA. Phoenix ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
- Phoenix averages 9.1 steals per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Utah ranks 27th in steals allowed per game (8.7).
- When allowing less than 100 points, Phoenix is 4-1 and Utah is 14-3.
- When reaching the century mark, the Suns are 10-28 and the Jazz are 28-13.
- Phoenix is 12-15 ATS on the road, while Utah is 13-12-1 ATS at home.
- In 27 road games, the Suns have 14 overs and 13 unders.
- The Jazz have 13 overs and 13 unders in 26 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- In their last five games, Phoenix and Utah are both 2-3 ATS.
- The Suns have 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games, while the Jazz have 4 overs and 1 under
- During their last five games, the Suns have scored an average of 108.6 points per game (2.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 122.0 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
- The Jazz have been outscored by an average of 4.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Utah has defeated opponents by an average of 2.7 points.
