The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided elimination in a do-or-die Game 5 vs the Utah Jazz but still trail 3-2 in the first-round series. Game 6 goes Friday in Utah. The Jazz have been money when it comes to covering at home, as Utah is 4-0 ATS in its past four home games.
Sportsbook opened the Thunder as 6-point road underdogs with a total of 206.
- The Jazz are 7-17 SU in their last 24 games in the playoffs.
- The total has gone OVER in five of the Jazz’ last six games at home (avg combined score: 211.17).
- The Thunder are 2-7 SU and ATS in their last nine games as underdog.
OKC trailed by 25 points with 20 1/2 minutes remaining on Wednesday before roaring back to record a 107-99 victory. Explosive point guard Russell Westbrook scored 33 of his 45 points in the second half while Paul George collected 21 of his 34 after halftime. Westbrook hadn’t topped the 20-point mark in two of the first four games of the series.
The Jazz collapse occurred directly after Rudy Gobert picked up his fourth and fifth fouls in an 81-second span. Gobert notched four straight double-doubles and is averaging 14.4 points and 10.8 boards in the series. Forward Jae Crowder had a big bounce-back game for the Jazz, as the veteran made six three-pointers and scored 27 points in Game 5 after averaging just six points over the first four games.
The Jazz and Thunder have a history of going UNDER totals. The UNDER is 15-6 in the last 21 meetings between the Western Conference clubs, with an average combined score of 198.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Utah Jazz were listed earlier as 5.5-point favorites on the betting oddsboard at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total OVER/UNDER for points scored have seen that line set at 206 for Friday at shops such as Sportsbook.
OddsShark prediction models pick the Jazz to win this game 106-101. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Utah Jazz sport a record of 51-36 and 46-40-1 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at 50-37 and 36-50-1 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 42-44-1 for the Jazz and 39-48 for the Thunder. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Utah vs Oklahoma City injuries news.
The OddsShark betting Power Rankings have the Jazz at No. 2 and the Thunder at No. 6 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Utah's No. 19-ranked offense averaging 104.33 PPG, against an Oklahoma City defense that ranks No. 10 at 104.61 PPG. The Jazz field-goal percentage has averaged 46.14% so far, more than the Thunder shooters have achieved on the year, 45.21% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Betting Trends
- Oklahoma City is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Oklahoma City's last 15 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 7 games on the road
- Utah is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
- Utah is 19-6 SU in its last 25 games
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of Utah's last 16 games
- Utah is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma City home to Utah, Sunday, April 29
