Utah Jazz vs Suns Prediction and Betting Tips 14 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
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13.12.2024 17:52
Utah Jazz vs Suns Prediction
Seeing that the Utah Jazz have continued their tank for Cooper Flagg, they play a Phoenix squad that's finally getting things together. This Jazz unit lost to Sacramento 141-97 last time out, while Phoenix took a 5-point loss to Orlando. The game between these two squads will take place on December 14th at 8:00 A.M. IST in Ball Arena of Salt Lake City. Below are our key betting tips, vital injuries, head-to-head trends, and player props entering this matchup.
Utah Jazz vs Suns Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Moneyline Pick
Having a money line of -550 in this game, Phoenix should easily win it due to their star talent all over. Led by Devin Booker and Tyus Jones in the backcourt, this duo should completely outscore that of Keyonte George plus Collin Sexton. As Bradley Beal is a way stronger two-way player than Lauri Markannen, Kevin Durant should have more points and rebounds than John Collins. With Jusuf Nurkic putting a very strong force inside against Walker Kessler, the Suns should win their 8th straight money line at -550 in this matchup.
2. Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Point Spread Pick
As the Suns have a -9.5 spread in this game, it should be taken with them being a much more skilled unit. Led by Tyus Jones at point guard, his ability to drive in and create jump-shot looks has helped this team become much stronger this season. Someone who can pass as well, his ability to facilitate the floor helps his defensive game too. Being a piece that gets to match up against a defensively weak Keyonte George, he will dominate offensively while creating multiple steals for extra opportunities. Being a piece that continues thriving as a closeout shooter too, he will have Devin Booker right next to him. Although Booker’s defense is not as strong and will allow Collin Sexton to score a few points, the game of the Suns shooting guard is unstoppable shooting-wise. As he goes against a much smaller defender who doesn’t have a great wingspan, Booker’s three-point looks and mid-range from near the perimeter should be on point. As Bradley Beal remains a key cog who can create from inside or out, he will have a manageable defender to score over in Lauri Markannen. Also Beal can really play side-to-side defense, so he will stop the Jazz small forward from driving in for dunks. Forcing him into tough shots, Kevin Durant should dominate John Collins inside, while Jusuf Nurkic will have way more rebounds plus points than Walker Kessler. All in all, the -9.5 spread looks perfect for Phoenix.
3. Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
Showing that the over/under being is 226 in this game, both teams will have several options to put in baskets. As the Jazz are led by a pretty quick shooting guard who can finish inside next to a point guard who can hit outside shots, both can provide assists as well. Having a small forward who has started showing prowess as a dunker after already being this team’s best scorer, their power forward should continue being a vital finisher inside the paint. Seeing that this unit has a center that can finish with layups, this Suns unit has a point guard that can knock down threes or drive in with ease. Having a shooting guard who can be a top scorer from outside or inside, their small forward continues to be a key presence as a perimeter scorer who can finish layups. Having one of the best fade-away scorers in NBA history at power forward, their center is going to be a huge layup finisher to help this score go over their 232 points from last time.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Top Player Props
Lauri Markannen under 22.5 points at 1.67: As the Jazz small forward/ power forward will be the main scorer during this game, he has shown struggles against defenders taller than him. Seeing that he will be facing Kevin Durant or Bradley Beal, Lauri Markannen will have a harder time hitting his fade-away looks with ease. Someone averaging 18.6 points a night, he should be somewhere around here in this matchup.
Kevin Durant over 26.5 points at 1.81: Seeing that the Phoenix Suns' power forward continues being a top-level player, he will hit the mid-range and knock down threes easily. Going up against the weak defense of Lauri Markannen, Kevin Durant should really find mid-range or deep-looking shots. Scoring 25.8 points every game, they will hit over the average in this matchup.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Injury News & Impact
Utah Jazz Injuries: With Jordan Clarkson, 15.0 points, out due to a foot injury, this unit will still be without Taylor Hendricks because of his dislocated ankle.
Utah Jazz vs Suns Head-to-Head Trends
As the Suns have won 7 straight matchups against Utah, they should continue building on this streak. With this Phoenix unit having scored over 100 points 18 straight times in these matchups, they average 129.6 over their previous three. Being 8-2 against the spread over their 10 past games, the Suns hope to make their record even better after this matchup.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends of this game, Phoenix is backed by 82.7% of bettors to beat Utah.
Utah Jazz vs Suns Final Prediction
With the Phoenix Suns being on a roll and beating some of the toughest competition with everyone healthy, they should have an advantage throughout this game. Going against an easier team in Utah, this group should continue being a potent threat again. Led by Tyus Jones, his ability to create for others and dominate as a knockdown mid-range shooter has created a strong basis for this offense. Someone who can hit from deep as well, his abilities to be a leader have kept this unit stable. Being someone who continues to play hard defense, it is something that helped this Suns unit and should lead to multiple stops against a struggling Keyonte George. As the Jazz point guard himself is not a good defender, Jones will have a lot of strong looks throughout and should control the pace with ease. Meanwhile, Devin Booker will start as a shooting guard and continue playing at a high rate from outside. Someone who can hit threes plus the mid-range looks, his looks will completely outshine that of Collin Sexton. As Sexton has been a vital presence in scoring, he is going to attack but not at the same rate as how this Phoenix star is going to own him.
As Bradley Beal continues being a strong two-way presence who can create steals and take shots with ease, he will be a mismatch against Lauri Markannen. Even though Markannen has shown to be an excellent perimeter shooter, Beal can close out on those shots and force the Jazz star into more with his side-to-side defense. Knowing that Beal can finish inside and create easy threes as well, he will also be a vital rebounder for this unit. Having Kevin Durant’s mid-range plus three-point game against John Collins will help the gap be even further as the Suns' power forward will continue switching on Markannen as well. With Jusuf Nurkic being more physical than Walker Kessler, the Suns have Josh Okogie and Grayson Allen to provide for this unit. Utah can keep it close if Patty Mills plus Johnny Juzang can create at a pretty high rate.
Our prediction: The Phoenix Suns will win this game and cover their -9.5 spread, while the score goes over 226 points.
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