Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Prediction and Betting Tips | Jan. 11, 2025
The Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns matchup is one of seven games scheduled for Saturday. Utah is 14th in the West with a 9-27 record while Phoenix is 12th at 17-19.
The two Western Conference teams have played each other 202 times, with the Suns holding a 107-95 lead. This will be their third meeting this season, with Phoenix leading their series 2-0. They last played on Dec. 13, when the Suns won 134-126 behind Devin Booker’s 34 points, while John Collins led Utah with 22 points.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns game details and odds
The Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns game is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST on Saturday, Jan. 11, at Footprint Center. The matchup will be broadcast locally on Arizona's Family 3TV / Arizona's Family Sports and KJZZ. Fans can also stream it live on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
Moneyline: Jazz (+450) vs. Suns (-600)
Spread: Jazz (+11) vs. Suns (-11)
Total (O/U): Jazz -110 (o229) vs. Suns -110 (u229)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns preview
When the season started, not many expected Phoenix and Utah to be this close in the standings by the midway point of the season. While the Jazz were expected to struggle as they go through a rebuild, the Suns have been hampered by injuries.
Utah is on a two-game losing streak and has lost seven of its past 10 games. It's coming off of a close 97-92 loss to the Miami Heat on Thursday, with Lauri Markkanen and Collin Sexton starring with 23 points each.
The Suns, meanwhile, are coming off of a 123-115 win against the Atlanta Hawks on the same day. Booker had a double-double of 20 points and 12 assists, while Kevin Durant chipped in with 23 points. Phoenix also got great production from its bench, as Bradley Beal had 25 points and Grayson Allen 23.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns betting props
Lauri Markkanen’s points total is set at 24.5, which is over his season average of 20.0 points. While he averages 29.0 points across the past two games, he's unlikely to do that against the Suns. Bet on the under.
Kevin Durant’s points total is set at 26.5. While his season average is 27.2 points per game, he has crossed that mark just once in the past five games. However, it's always tough to bet against Durant. Take a risk, and go over.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns prediction
The oddsmakers heavily favor Phoenix to get a blowout win at home, and we expect the same. The Suns should cover the spread for a win. This should be a high-scoring game, with the team total going past 229 points.