Looking for Suns vs. Jazz predictions? We have you covered as the Jazz travel to take on the Suns on Thursday, Feb 8 at 9:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 243.5 with the Suns favored by 6.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Suns vs. Jazz player props and predictions.
Suns vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Suns -6.5
- Total 243.5
Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Feb 8
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix AZ
- TV: AZFa
Jazz Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games away from home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 119 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Utah has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Suns Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Suns have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 1-3-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their ten previous home games, Phoenix has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 125 points per game.
- As the betting favorite, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 4-5-1 in their last ten games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.
Do the Jazz Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
As we get ready for today’s game, the Jazz have a 26-26 overall record and are looking to extend their two game winning streak. In their home games, the Jazz have gone 17-7 compared to their 9-19 record on the road.
In their most recent game, the Jazz scored 124 points versus the Thunder. They shot 51.7% from the field and knocked down 14 three-pointers. Lauri Markkanen was the team’s leading scorer with 33 points while John Collins chipped in 22 points.
On the season, the Utah Jazz are allowing 119.7 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, giving up 122.6 points per game, which is 28th in the league.
So far this season, opponents are shooting 48.0% from the field against the Jazz, which is 20th in the NBA. They have been better at defending two-point shots, ranking 14th in the league at 54.5%.
Utah has been a good shot-blocking team, ranking 5th in the NBA at 6.0 blocks per game. They have also done a good job of not fouling, ranking 15th in personal fouls.
Is Phoenix Ready for a Home Win?
Coming into today’s matchup vs. the Jazz, the Suns are above .500 with a record of 30-21. In 51 games, the Suns have gone 17-14 vs. Western Conference teams and 13-7 in non-conference play.
In their last game, the Suns scored 114 points, which is in line with their season average of 117.3 PPG. Kevin Durant is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 28.3 PPG, while Devin Booker is second with 27.9 PPG.
So far this season, the Suns have been a middle of the pack defense, ranking 15th in the league at 114.4 points per game. At home, Phoenix has been slightly worse, giving up 114.6 points per contest, which is 18th in the NBA.
One area where the Suns have excelled is in their ability to protect the rim, as they are 7th in the league in blocked shots at 5.9 per game. Overall, opponents have shot 46.9% from the field against Phoenix, which is 11th in the NBA.
Over their last five games, the Suns have been even better on defense, allowing just 114.4 points per game. During that stretch, they have been particularly good at defending the three-point line, as opponents have made just 34.6% of their attempts from deep.
Suns vs. Jazz Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Devin Booker and his points prop of 28.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -105. In this game against the Suns, we suggest betting on the under for Devin Booker and his points prop set at 28.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 28.
- The Prop: Devin Booker Under 28.5 Points (-105)
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Suns vs. Jazz Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Suns vs. Jazz matchup, our bet is to grab the Jazz at +6.5. Even though our projections have the Suns winning 119-116, we see the Jazz as the play on the point-spread.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 243.5 and given that our model is projecting 235 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Jazz +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook