After dropping Game 1, the Utah Jazz have proceeded to rattle off three straight wins over the Oklahoma City Thunder and can put the finishing touches on the Thunder’s season with a win in Game 5 at Chesapeake Energy Arena on Wednesday. The Jazz picked up a rare win in OKC in Game 2, as Utah is 1-15 SU in its past 16 trips to Oklahoma City.
Sportsbook opened the Thunder as 3.5-point home favorites with a total of 207.5.
- The Jazz are 4-11 ATS in their last 15 games on the road against the Thunder.
- The Thunder are 1-9 SU and ATS in their last 10 games vs divisional opponents.
- The Jazz are 7-1 ATS in their last eight games in the playoffs on the road.
The Jazz averaged 114 points in both of their wins at home and star rookie guard Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in the series. Mitchell’s 33-point effort in Game 4 marked the most points scored by a rookie in franchise playoff history, surpassing Karl Malone, who scored 31 in 1986. Ricky Rubio has been a difference-maker in the one spot for Utah, as the Spaniard is averaging 18.5 points, eight assists, 7.8 boards and two steals in the series.
The Thunder have struggled in many areas this series, but their poor effort from three-point range has been the team’s Achilles heel. OKC shot a combined 5-for-26 from downtown in Game 4. Carmelo Anthony is shooting just 37.3 percent in the series while averaging 14.3 points and 6.5 rebounds.
The Jazz are lights-out with one day off between games. Utah is 15-0 in its past 15 with one day of rest.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder were listed earlier as 3-point favorites on the betting oddsboard at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total OVER/UNDER for points scored have seen that line set at 208 for Wednesday at shops such as Sportsbook.
OddsShark computer prediction formulas pick a 105-102 win for the Jazz on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Oklahoma City Thunder sit at 49-37 (35-50-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Utah Jazz are currently 51-35 (46-39-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Oklahoma City is 39-47 OU and Utah is 42-43-1 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oklahoma City vs Utah injuries news.
The OddsShark betting Power Rankings have the Thunder at No. 6 and the Jazz at No. 2 heading into this NBA contest.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Oklahoma City's No. 5-rated NBA squad against Utah's No. 18-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Oklahoma City rates No. 15 in the league with 10.76 treys per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 13 with 10.84 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- Utah is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Utah is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone OVER in 11 of Utah's last 15 games
- Utah is 13-5-1 ATS in its last 19 games on the road
- Oklahoma City is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
- Oklahoma City is 1-5-1 ATS in its last 7 games at home
- Oklahoma City is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Utah home to Oklahoma City, Friday, April 27
