Two teams on two-game win streaks will face off tonight in Phoenix. The Suns are favored by 6.5 points and have a record of 30-21, while the Jazz are 26-26 and currently 10th in the Western Conference.

This Western Conference matchup will tip off at 9:00 ET and can be seen on AZFa.

UTAH JAZZ VS PHOENIX SUNS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz +6.5

This game will be played at Footprint Center at 9:00 ET on Thursday, February 8th.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 119-116 in favor of the Suns.
  • Our projections have Devin Booker finishing with Devin Booker points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Suns finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will the Jazz Win in Phoenix?

The Jazz have a 31-21 ATS record this season, including going 13-15 ATS on the road. They have covered the spread in their last two road games and have an average scoring differential of -9.9 points per game on the road.

As the underdog, Utah is 15-23 straight up and 21-17 vs. the spread. Today, they are getting 6.5 points as the underdog and have gone 38-14 as the underdog this season.

Utah’s O/U record for the season is 29-22-1, and their games have averaged 237.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 243.5 is higher than 47 of their previous games.

In their last game, the Jazz beat the Thunder by a score of 124-117. They were 3-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 239.5.

After their win over the Thunder, the Jazz are now 26-26 on the season and are currently 10th in the Western Conference. In non-conference games, they are 13-8 compared to 13-18 against the West.

So far this season, the Jazz have been a much better offensive team at home than on the road. In their 52 games, they have averaged 117.9 points per game, which is 11th in the NBA. However, on the road, they have averaged just 112.7 points per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 13th in the league with an average of 13.2 made threes per game. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc, which is 22nd in the NBA.

Utah has been one of the best teams in the league at getting to the free-throw line, as they are 6th in the NBA in free throws made per game (19.1) and 12th in free throw attempts (23.2).

On defense, the Jazz come into the game ranked 23rd in the league in points allowed at 119.7 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 117.3 points per contest (27th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Jazz are forcing 15.1 per game, which is 30th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 5th in blocked shots at 6 per game.

Is a Home Win Possible for the Suns?

Phoenix has won two straight games as the favorite and is favored by 6.5 points today. Overall, they have been favored in 38 of their 51 games and have a record of 25-13 in those games. Against the spread, they are 14-23 as the favorite.

The Suns’ O/U record for the season is 25-26 and their games have averaged 231.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 243.5, which is higher than 44 of their previous games. This season, their games have averaged 231.8 points per game.

In their last game, the Suns defeated the Bucks by a score of 114-106. The O/U line for that game was 242.5. Phoenix covered the spread, winning by 8 points as 6-point favorites.

Phoenix is currently 5th in the Western Conference with a record of 30-21. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 17-14 and 5-7 against teams in the Pacific Division. The Suns have an ATS record of 20-30 and have covered the spread in their last two games.

At home this season, the Suns are averaging 116.8 points per game, which is 14th in the NBA. Overall, they are 12th in scoring at 117.3 points per game.

Phoenix has been one of the most efficient offenses in the league this season. They are 3rd in field goal percentage (49%) and 4th in true shooting percentage. From two-point range, the Suns are 6th in accuracy (56%).

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Suns are 8th in three-point percentage but just 23rd in made threes per game. Overall, they are 21st in pace.

Coming into today’s game, the Suns’ defense is giving up an average of 114.4 points per contest. The Suns defense is coming off a game in which they held the Bucks offense to just 50.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 106 points to Milwaukee.