Jefferson Alfaro
The NBA is set to return after a brief hiatus, with one of the upcoming games being the Thunder vs Jazz matchup. Both teams have had a similar campaign so far in the Western Conference.
This will be their first meeting in the current 22-23 season, with their last encounter taking place on April 6, 2022, resulting in a dominant 137-101 win for Utah. Will they be able to secure another victory on Thursday night?
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Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz NBA Regular Season Game on February 23, 2023
- Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
- When: Thursday, February 23, 2023, 09:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Season record: 28-29.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a roll in the tournament, securing three victories in their last four games. Their recent 96-133 victory against the Houston Rockets has given them a solid record away from home.
However, it’s worth noting that beating the league’s worst team doesn’t necessarily speak volumes about their performance. Despite this, the Thunder have been impressively active on the offensive end in most of their recent games. They have averaged 114.1 points per game, though,numbers that fall just outside the top 10 franchises.
Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Season record: 29-31.
The Utah Jazz stumbled into the NBA break with an expected 111-117 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite facing a formidable opponent, the loss was a blow to the team’s morale, especially considering their poor track record as visitors.
The Jazz are now eager to return to their winning ways, leveraging the home court advantage at the Vivint Arena. With 18 wins out of 30 games played in the regular season, the team has a solid record at home. However, recent games have not been kind to Utah’s performance, with three consecutive losses on their home court.
One of the main culprits behind this slump is the team’s defense. Utah ranks as the fifth-worst franchise in this area, conceding an average of 116.1 points per game.
JefeBet Prediction
Utah seems to be the favorite to get another win, thanks to its overall home record and how bad Oklahoma has been as a visitor, having lost 17 of the 28 games it has played.
However, the Thunder will look to take advantage of the weakness of a squad like this one, which can’t seem to find ways to fix the defensive mismatches that are evident night after night. Taking into account these factors on the part of both teams, it is expected that this clash will conclude with a high score in the final result.
Prediction: Over.
