At 9:00 ET, the San Antonio Spurs will take on the Utah Jazz. Utah is favored by 3 and has a record of 29-43. They are currently 12th in the Western Conference and have lost their last 6 games. The Spurs are 16-56 and are 15th in the West. The over/under line is set at 230.5.

This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Utah is 4th in the Northwest Division, while San Antonio is 5th in the Southwest. KJZZ will have the TV coverage for this Western Conference matchup.

SAN ANTONIO SPURS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +3

This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, March 27th.

WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 106-104 in favor of the Jazz.
  • Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 10 threes.

Will the Spurs Make it Happen on the Road?

In their last game, the Spurs were 12-point underdogs against the Suns but won the game 104-102. The combined scoring total of 206 was well below the O/U line of 234.5.

This season, the Spurs have been the underdog in 65 of their 72 games. As the underdog, they have gone 11-54 straight-up and 31-34 ATS. On the road, their ATS record is 18-18, and they have covered the spread in their last two road games.

San Antonio’s O/U record for the season is 35-36-1, and 27 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 230.5. On average, their games have finished with 231.2 points.

Currently, the Spurs are 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 16-56. In non-conference games, they are 6-22 compared to 10-34 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, they are 7-29.

Heading into tonight’s game, the Spurs are 23rd in the league in scoring at 111.9 points per game. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 110.6 points compared to 113.1 at home.

San Antonio’s offense has been below the NBA scoring average in 55.6% of their games this season. They are also on a four-game streak of scoring less than their own season average.

When it comes to pace, the Spurs are 4th in the league at 101 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 25th at 46%.

At this time, the Spurs’ defense is positioned 25th in the NBA, permitting 119.3 points per game. The San Antonio defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.2% of their field goal attempts vs. San Antonio.

Do the Jazz Have a Shot at a Home Win?

The Jazz are looking to end their six-game losing streak today against the Spurs. Despite their 29-43 record, Utah is favored by 3 points at home. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 12th place, and they are 4th in the Northwest Division.

Utah’s ATS record for the season is 37-35, including a 22-14 mark at home. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games at home and are 12-6 ATS as the favorite this season.

This year, the Jazz have gone 38-32-2 on the over/under, and their games have averaged 237.4 points per game. In their last game against the Mavericks, the teams scored 220 points, which was below the O/U line of 238.5.

Looking at their O/U record, Utah has gone 13-13-2 in games with lower over/under lines than today’s line of 230.5. On average, their games have had O/U lines of 233.5.

In their most recent game, the Jazz lost to the Mavericks by a score of 115-105. Utah was a 7.5-point underdog going into the game, and the O/U line was 238.5.

At home, the Jazz are averaging 121.1 points per game, which is 6th in the league. Overall, Utah is 11th in scoring at 116.6 points per game. In terms of pace, the Jazz are 9th in the league.

So far this season, the Jazz have made 13 three-pointers per game, which is 13th in the NBA. However, their three-point shooting percentage is just 35% (20th).

Utah is one of the top teams in the league in offensive rebounds, grabbing 12.4 per game (3rd). In terms of assists, the Jazz are 10th in the NBA at 27.8 per game.

At this time, the Jazz’s defense is positioned 28th in the NBA, permitting 120.8 points per game. The Utah defense has allowed opponents to shoot 39.4% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.7% of their field goal attempts vs. Utah.