Warriors vs Jazz Odds & Prediction: Utah Poised To Snap Golden State’s Streak?

Golden State (41-13 SU, 29-21-4 ATS) carries a nine-game winning streak into Utah, but that run could be in jeopardy against the heating-up Jazz (33-21, 23-30-1). Utah is 3-0 SU since Donovan Mitchell returned from a concussion and has covered six of the last eight meetings in Salt Lake City.

Warriors vs Jazz Odds & Analysis

Sportsbook Odds 

Sportsbooks made Utah a 3.5-point favorite last night when they opened the betting line for Warriors vs Jazz predictions. Utah was 5-point chalk when the teams met in Salt Lake City on New Year’s Day, a game the Warriors won 111-91 — just their second win in their last eight trips to Utah.

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Golden State Continues To Win Games Despite Not Being At Full Strength

The absence of Draymond Green and several other regular rotation players hasn’t slowed down the Warriors, who steam into Utah on a nine-game winning streak. The offense has put up at least 120 points in five of Golden State’s last seven outings, while the defense has been there when the Dubs have needed it as well, holding opponents under 100 in three of their last eight.

The Warriors won’t have Klay Thompson tonight, however, as coach Steve Kerr has opted to give his sharpshooter a rest. Thompson led the Warriors with 21 points in just 29 minutes Monday in a 110-98 win over the Thunder, when Steph Curry came one rebound short of a triple-double.

Before you make your Warriors vs Jazz prediction for tonight, make sure to check on the latest status of Kevon Looney. Golden State’s center was listed as questionable with a quad contusion and his absence would be a big hit to a Warriors defense that will already be without stalwarts Green and Andre Iguodala (back).

Mitchell’s Return Has Sparked Jazz Offense And Pulled Team Out Of Slump

Donovan Mitchell isn’t an MVP contender this year, but there’s no denying his value to the Jazz. Utah is 3-0 SU and 2-1 ATS since Mitchell returned from a concussion that sidelined him for eight games, putting up 125 and 113 points in its last two outings. In the eight games that Mitchell was out, Utah went 1-7 SU and never scored more than 111.

Although Mitchell paced the Jazz with 32 points in Monday’s 113-104 win over the Knicks, he had plenty of help. Bojan Bogdanovic scored 20 points, Mike Conley added 18 and Jordan Clarkson contributed 16 in his first game back after missing two games with a knee injury.

Backup center Udoka Azubuike also made several huge plays down the stretch after Hassan Whiteside fouled out, helping the Jazz survive the continued absence of Rudy Gobert.

Warriors vs Jazz Pick & Insights

Warriors: Keys To Cover

Curry hasn’t had to carry the offense as much since Thompson came back, but a big shooting night from Steph would go a long way toward helping the Warriors extend their winning streak to double digits. If you’re picking Golden State in your Warriors vs Jazz prediction, you might want to consider betting Curry’s scoring props OVER as well.

Jazz: Keys To Cover

Golden State will likely concentrate its second-ranked defense on stopping Mitchell, so the Jazz will need more strong play from secondary scorers like Bogdanovic, Conley and Clarkson. Defensively, the Jazz have been bringing it at home lately, holding five straight opponents to 105 points or less and going UNDER the total in seven straight.

Odds Shark’s Computer Warriors vs Jazz Prediction: Warriors +1.5

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