Rafael Guillén
The NBA brings us the Jazz vs Rockets, a duel that can help Utah a lot, and worsen Houston’s situation even more. For the Jazz, it’s a very important game in the quest for the postseason; while for the Rockets, it’s a game in which their young stars and prospects can take advantage of to show what they are made of.
At JefeBet, we constantly strive to provide you with the best NBA sports betting information and predictions. So, below is our prediction for the Jazz vs Rockets game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets NBA Regular Season Game on January 5, 2023
- Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- When: Friday, December 30, 2022, 8:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Regular Season Record: 19-21
We already stated that this game could be good for the Utah Jazz just because they have lost five games in a row (the last one against the Kings by a score of 117-115, with a last minute shot invalidated), and they are getting out of the Play-In zone. On top of that, the Minnesota Timberwolves are closing the gap. Thus, they can’t afford to lose any more.
The one who is giving his all in this negative streak is Lauri Markkanen, who on average is scoring 28 points per game. Besides, he has illustrious performances, like the one against San Antonio, where they lost 126-122, and he registered a double-double of 32 points and 12 rebounds.
On this occasion, they are going to visit the Houston Rockets, but their record is not so good (7-14) when playing away from Salt Lake City. They have lost three straight games as visitors, and the last victory was against the Pistons by a record of 126-111 on December 21.
Betting on the Houston Rockets
- Regular Season Record: 10-27
The Houston Rockets are last in the Western Conference and with few options left, unless a miracle happens. The team has the task of playing the third game of the series against Utah. They have won one game each, and if the Rockets win the third one, the series is theirs for the rest of the season, which is important in case of a tie-breaker.
They have recorded four consecutive losses, and in all of them, they have played awfully. The last match they lost was against the Dallas Mavericks by a score of 111-106. It was a game in which they had the lead until the fourth period, but they fell down once again, and Dallas took advantage to take the victory.
They don’t seem to know how to close games, and the inexperience is very evident in this young Houston team. Mentally, they are very broken and break down at important moments. Only if Hakeem Olajuwon returned could they aspire to achieving something else; but if not, we don’t see how they could keep advancing.
JefeBet Prediction
Utah will put an end to their losing streak, keep thinking about the standings, and take the series against the Rockets. Meanwhile, Houston will continue to look for ways to win. There is still a lot to fight for this season, but they are on the verge of being one of the firsts to be eliminated, as everyone continues to pull away from them.
Prediction: Utah Jazz Moneyline.
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