The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Utah Jazz on Tuesday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. This will be their third meeting of the season, with the Thunder winning the previous two matchups. The Thunder are currently tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the best record in the Western Conference. They have the second-best record in the league, with 35 wins and 15 losses. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are on a three-game winning streak after defeating the Toronto Raptors 135-127 at home. Meanwhile, the Jazz are in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 25-26 record, having won four of their last 10 games. They won 123-108 in their last game at home against the Milwaukee Bucks, who are in third place in the Eastern Conference.
Starting lineup
The Thunder have nine players on the injury report, while the Jazz have none. Isaiah Joe has been ruled out for the game, while the other eight Thunder players– Davis Bertans, Ousmane Dieng, Trey Mann, Vasilije Micic, Cason Wallace, Lindy Waters III, Jalen Williams and Jaylin Williams–are questionable. OKC is expected to start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Meanwhile, the Jazz is likely to start with Chris Dunn, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Collin Sexton and Simone Fontecchio.
Betting tips & Prediction
OKC Thunder won both previous matchups against the Utah Jazz this season, so they are favored to win the upcoming matchup. Despite their home-court advantage and recent successes, the Jazz face a difficult task in controlling the Thunder’s versatile attack. The playing field could be level given the absence of the Thunder’s key players. But the odds for the Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder are in OKC’s favor as their players are in top form. The Thunder are expected to cover the spread with a -3 advantage.
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