Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24
At 8:00 ET, the 3-11 Utah Jazz will take on the 7-8 San Antonio Spurs in a Western Conference matchup. The Spurs are favored by 3 and have a moneyline of -154.
This game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. Utah is currently on a 3-game losing streak and is 15th in the Western Conference. The over/under line for this game is 224.
UTAH JAZZ VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Utah Jazz +3
This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, November 21st.
WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 131-99 in favor of the Jazz.
- Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.
- From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can The Jazz Secure a Win at San Antonio?
The Jazz fell to 3-11 on the season after a 124-118 road loss to the Lakers on Tuesday. Utah entered the game as +10.5 underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total score of 242 points exceeded the O/U line of 233.5 by 8.5 points.
Utah struggled early, trailing 34-22 after the 1st quarter and 23-22 in the 2nd. The Lakers extended their lead by winning the 3rd quarter 40-31, leaving the Jazz down 97-75 going into the 4th. Utah made a strong push in the final quarter, outscoring the Lakers 43-27, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
The Jazz shot 50% from the field in their loss to the Lakers, connecting on 12 threes at a 33.3% clip. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 25 points and 8 rebounds, hitting 3 threes at 37.5%.
Collin Sexton contributed 19 points, while John Collins, Jordan Clarkson, and Keyonte George each added 18. George and Markkanen both scored 10 points in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, the Jazz struggled in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing 34 and 40 points, respectively, in their 124-118 loss to the Lakers. They did manage to tighten up in the 2nd quarter, giving up just 23 points.
Utah allowed the Lakers to shoot 55% from the field, including 45% from three, where they hit 14 threes. The Jazz sent the Lakers to the line 36 times, where they made 26 free throws. Utah finished with 31 defensive rebounds, giving up 6 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals but had no blocks.
Will San Antonio Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
With a 110-104 win over the Thunder on Tuesday, the Spurs improved to 7-8 this season. San Antonio, who were +6 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total score of 214 points fell short of the 223-point O/U line.
A pivotal 18-0 run helped the Spurs take control, turning a 57-55 lead into a 73-57 advantage. They outscored the Thunder 33-20 in the 3rd quarter but had to hold off a late Thunder rally, as they were outscored 27-17 in the 4th quarter.
Keldon Johnson hit 6 threes at a 50% rate, finishing with 22 points and 5 rebounds in the Spurs’ win over the Thunder. Harrison Barnes added 20 points and 8 rebounds, making 3 threes, while Chris Paul contributed 14 points and 11 assists, connecting on 4 threes at 57.1%.
As a team, the Spurs made 19 threes, shooting 41.3% from beyond the arc and 47% overall. Johnson scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Barnes added 7 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters.
After a rough start, giving up 35 points in the 1st quarter, the Spurs tightened up defensively, allowing just 22 points in the 2nd and 20 in the 3rd, helping them secure a win over the Thunder. They gave up 27 points in the 4th but still held Oklahoma City to 104 points overall.
The Spurs held the Thunder to 41% shooting from the field, including 30% from three-point range, where Oklahoma City made 16 threes. The Thunder also went to the line just 7 times, making 6 free throws. San Antonio finished with 5 steals and 5 blocks.