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Utah vs Houston NBA Game Prediction
The Utah Jazz will kick off their preseason NBA tournament against the Houston Rockets on October 8 in Salt Lake City. In their last meeting in April during the regular season, the Jazz secured a hard-fought victory over the Rockets. Will Will Hardy's team succeed once again, and what betting options should you consider? Read our predictions to find out.
Command Analysis
Utah Jazz
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On April 12, the Utah Jazz narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets 124-121 in a regular-season matchup. Luka Samanic was pivotal to the victory, contributing 22 points along with six rebounds and two assists. Keyonte Johnson added 20 points, while Bryce Sensebaugh had 17 and Taeylon Horton-Tucker finished with 16.
The Jazz have retained their core players as they head into the new season. Lauri Markkanen has signed a veteran contract. The youngest addition to the team is 20-year-old Kyle Filipowski, while the oldest is 36-year-old Patty Mills. Drew Eubanks and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk are also new to the roster.
Injuries and Suspensions
Utah approaches the upcoming game with a competitive lineup. The only player missing will be the aging Mills, who has been granted a rest day.
Interesting Betting Facts
In the 2023/24 season, the Utah Jazz's two-point shooting percentage stands at 46.7%, placing them 19th in the league.
Projected Lineup
Lauri Markkanen – John Collins – Collin Sexton – Jordan Clarkson – Taylor Hendricks.
Houston Rockets
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On April 12, the Houston Rockets secured a solid victory in the first quarter by a ten-point margin but failed to maintain that lead. Fred VanVleet emerged as the standout player for the losing team, scoring 42 points along with seven rebounds and seven assists. Cam Whitmore contributed 18 points while Amen Thompson added 15. In the 2024 draft, the Rockets selected 20-year-old Reed Shepard with their third pick. The team retained all key players, including Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks.
Injuries and Disqualifications
The Rockets travel to Salt Lake City with a full roster. The injury report is clear.
Betting Insights
The Rockets' three-point shooting percentage stands at 35.2 percent, ranking 24th in the league for the 2023/24 season.
Projected Lineup
Fred VanVleet — Dillon Brooks — Steven Adams — Jalen Green — Reed Shepard.
Trends
Bet Total points for Utah under 107.5
Jazz average stands at 115.2 points
1.73Bet Markkanen total points over 24.5
Markkanen averages 24.4 points per game
1.87Tip and bets
The Houston Rockets head into the upcoming matchup as clear favorites. The players from the Lone Star State are focused solely on victory after a disappointing loss in their last meeting. The Rockets have been hard at work during summer camp and are eager to test their clever tactical strategies against a less formidable opponent. Coach Ime Udoka's squad is expected to secure a convincing win.
Our prediction is a Houston victory with a spread of -5.5 points, including overtime at 1.97.
Bet on Individual Total
The Rockets had a below-average scoring performance last season, averaging 114.3 points per game, ranking 16th in the league. Their away game average stands at 112.6 points. However, it looks like Houston is on track to significantly improve their stats this time around.
Our prediction is for Houston's individual total to exceed 111.5 points including overtime at 1.91
Player Prop Bet
Fred VanVleet played 73 games in the recently concluded regular season, averaging 8.1 assists per game, placing seventh in the league. The 30-year-old point guard has clearly retained his skills over the summer. Fred is sure to pose a significant challenge for the defense of a less formidable opponent.
Our prediction is for VanVleet's total assists to surpass 9.5 including overtime at 1.87
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