It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Houston Rockets (28-17) visit Utah to play the Jazz (32-13). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, January 27, 2020, and will air on NBATV.
Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz Betting Odds
In the Jazz’s last game, they covered the 3.5-point spread against the Dallas Mavericks, 112-107. The Rockets, on the other hand, were beat by the Denver Nuggets, 117-110, and were not able to cover as 5.5-point underdogs. The Utah game went 8 points under the projected point total of 227, while the Houston game finished 7.5 points under the projected point total of 234.5.
Utah dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.187 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.1 (above their season average of 21.1). For those same stats, Dallas was 0.072 and 19.2, respectively. Houston, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 32.6 (above their season average of 23.9). Rudy Gobert played well for Utah, finishing with 22 points, 17 rebounds and five blocks. Houston was led by Russell Westbrook, who recorded 32 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
The Rockets captured this series last year, emerging victorious in six out of nine games. In the last game, Houston won 100-93. Houston’s 0.525 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Utah, who had a mark of 0.420. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Rockets games have a tendency to finish under the total (56.8 percent). Houston comes into the game with records of 28-17 straight up (SU) and 22-22 against the spread (ATS).
Unlike Houston, just over half of Jazz games have finished over the O/U total. Additionally, Utah is 32-13 SU and 24-19-2 ATS.
The Rockets’ Westbrook has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 34 points,10.6 rebounds,9.8 assists,2.2 steals per game. Meanwhile, Gobert has averaged 22 points,15.2 rebounds,2.4 blocks during that same time frame for the Jazz.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the NBA’s top offenses face off. Utah currently ranks fifth with 110.7 points per 100 possessions and Houston is third (111.6). Conflicting paces will be on display in this meeting. The fast-paced Rockets rank fourth in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Jazz rank 28th.
Houston Rockets at Utah Jazz Betting Pick
NBA Pick: SU Winner – Rockets, ATS Winner – Rockets, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Rockets rank 13th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Jazz rank 26th (4.1).
- Utah ranks first in assists allowed per game (20.8) while Houston ranks 28th (25.7).
- The Jazz rank fourth in rebounds allowed per game (43.0) while the Rockets rank 23rd (46.4).
- Houston ranks 12th in steals per game (7.9) while Utah ranks 29th (6.0).
- Utah ranks fifth in second chance points allowed per game (12.0) while Houston ranks 20th (13.7).
- The Jazz rank third in three pointers allowed per game (30.8) while the Rockets rank 26th (35.5).
- The Jazz rank 11th in fast break points allowed per game (12.5) while the Rockets rank 28th (15.8).
- Utah ranks 14th in points in the paint per game (48.0) while Houston ranks 23rd in points allowed in the paint per game (51.1).
- Houston ranks eighth in points off turnovers per game (17.7) while Utah ranks 27th (14.7).
- Houston is 3-0 when they hold opponents below 100 points, while Utah is 12-1.
- The Rockets are 28-15 when they reach 100 points, while the Jazz are 31-8.
- Utah is 12-8-1 ATS at home, while Houston is 11-11 ATS on the road.
- Of the Rockets’ 22 road games, they have 14 unders and 8 overs.
- The Jazz have 11 overs and 10 unders in 21 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Jazz are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Rockets are 2-3.
- In their last five games, Utah has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Houston has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- During their last five games, the Jazz have scored an average of 122.8 points per game (11.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 106.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
- The Rockets’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 4.2 for the season.
