The Phoenix Suns (8-2) open a 4-game road trip on Tuesday facing the Utah Jazz (2-7) as group play begins for the 2024 NBA Cup. Tip-off from Delta Center is at 9 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Suns vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting, Suns won 4-0 last season
The Suns had a 7-game winning streak snapped at home on Sunday in a 127-118 loss to the Sacramento Kings as 1-point underdogs.
The Jazz have won 2 of 3 since starting the season 0-6. They are coming off a 111-110 road win over the San Antonio Spurs as 6.5-point underdogs.
Suns at Jazz odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Suns -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Jazz +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Suns -2.5 (-125) | Jazz +2.5 (+105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 227.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Suns at Jazz key injuries
Suns
- F Kevin Durant (calf) out
- G Collin Gillespie (ankle) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (ankle) questionable
Jazz
- G Keyonta George (foot) questionable
- F Taylor Hendricks (leg) out
- G Collin Sexton (finger) available
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Suns at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Suns 124, Jazz 115
Moneyline
The Jazz are winless at home. The Suns are 3-1 on the road.
The Jazz have allowed 123 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games.
The Suns scored 118 in a loss without Durant, so scoring is not the issue. They have allowed 112.7 points per Game this season, 17th in the league.
The Suns have 6 straight wins over the Jazz. The streak should continue, but don’t bet them at -165 when you can get better odds with the spread.
PASS.
Against the spread
The Jazz’ last 6 losses have been by at least 6 points.
Only 4 of the Suns’ 8 wins have been by more than 3 points, but this matchup gives them the opportunity to win without it becoming a 1-possession game down the stretch.
BET SUNS -2.5 (-125).
Over/Under
Both teams have had 2 of their last 4 Games surpass the projected total for this matchup.
Utah opponents have scored 123 points or more in 3 of the last 4 games and the Suns can score points, having put up 118 in a loss to the Kings without Durant.
BET OVER 227.5 (-115).
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