Utah Jazz (29-39) against Oklahoma City Thunder (47-20)
March 20, 2024, 8:00 p.m. EDT
The line: Oklahoma City Thunder -15.5; Over/Under: +236.5
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The Utah Jazz will travel to the Paycom Center to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are in dire shape as they have lost 13 of their last 16 games overall and are hoping to end a two-game skid after being beaten by the Timberwolves in a 114-104 loss on Monday. Collin Sexton led the team with 24 points on nine-of-17 shooting from the bench, Lauri Markkanen added 22 points with 12 rebounds while Keyonte George chipped in with 15 points and eight assists. As a team, the Jazz shot 46 percent from the field and 14 of 32 from the 3-point line as they drove to an outfielder and looked good as they exploded for 37 points at first quarter to take a 16-point lead. , but their lead didn’t last long as the Timberwolves dominated the rest of the game to send the Jazz to another disappointing loss at home.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder are in fine form as they have won 12 of their last 15 games overall and will be looking for a third straight victory after defeating the Grizzlies in a 118-112 road victory on Saturday . Jalen Williams led the team with 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists, Chet Holmgren added 22 points with 11 rebounds and three blocks while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in with 20 points, seven rebounds and three assists. As a team, the Thunder shot 51 percent from the field and 12 of 35 from the 3-point line, but they really couldn’t separate themselves from the pesky Grizzlies until the third quarter where they scored 35 points to taking a 14-point lead, which proved just enough to delay a late Grizzlies rally.
Free prediction Utah vs Oklahoma City
The Jazz have once again ruled out Jordan Clarkson and Lauri Markkanen and John Collins is listed as questionable, while the Thunder don’t have a single player listed on the injury report, which is so rare in the league these days . It’s tempting to take the Jazz with a rough start, but they’re so banged up right now and they’re going to have a hard time hanging with the Thunder who could make things ugly if they get off to a fast start.
