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The NBA regular season continues its course and this Friday, March 3, we will have an interesting Jazz vs Thunder, a clash between two teams that are direct rivals as far as the Play-In tournament is concerned.
Utah is ninth in the Western Conference and despite trading several key players before the trade deadline, the team still has a chance to make the playoffs. Meanwhile, Oklahoma City is ranked 13th in the West and has been stuck in recent weeks.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you everything you need to know about this Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder clash, as well as every detail of the best basketball in the world.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder NBA Regular Season Game on March 3, 2023
- Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- When: Friday, March 3, 2023, 8:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Regular Season Record: 31-32
Although important players such as Mike Conley, Jarred Vanderbilt and Malik Beasley are no longer with the team, coach Will Hardy has maintained the level, and his squad continues to play with enough intensity to be in the running for a Play-In tournament berth.
Lauri Markkanen continues having a stellar season, and in the month of February, he has averaged of 27.2 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2 assists and 47.2% shooting from the field. Many analysts believe he is already assured for the Most Impoved Player award for the 2022-23 campaign.
Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Regular Season Record: 28-33
The Oklahoma City Thunder team has suffered four losses in a row (not including Wednesday’s game against the Lakers) and of course much of that has to do with the absence of star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is out with an abdominal injury and an ankle discomfort.
Good news for the Thunder is the excellent performance of rookie Jalen Williams, who this week scored 27 points and 8 assists in a game against the Kings. The 12th selection in the 2022 NBA Draft looks like a vital piece going forward for this franchise.
Betting on Williams over points looks like an interesting option, since in the absence of Gilgeous-Alexander, his role in offense increases considerably, as we could see against the Sacramento Kings.
JefeBet Prediction
Utah edged Oklahoma City 120-119 in overtime in the previous meeting between the two. Moreover, these two teams still have three duels pending.
Considering that the Thunder will be playing without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in this game, at JefeBet we are leaning towards a Utah win on Friday night.
Prediction: Utah Jazz Moneyline.
