Barry Recks
The Oklahoma City Thunder play their last road game of the regular season this Thursday when they pay the Utah Jazz a visit. Will the Thunder earn a win in Salt Lake City? Or do you think the Jazz will make it a salty experience at Vivint Arena for Oklahoma City?
Read on for more about this Thunder vs Jazz matchup in the 2022-23 NBA, including the latest odds, pick, and prediction to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out the other NBA game previews here to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz NBA Regular Season Game on April 6, 2023
- Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City
- When: Thursday, April 6, 2023, 9:00 PM ET
- NBA Betting Odds: View NBA Odds
Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Regular Season Record: 38-42
The Thunder have not struck a win in their last three outings. They lost to the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center in their last outing, but a matchup against the Jazz could be the cure for Oklahoma City’s struggles. For one, the Thunder have won both of their last two meetings this season with Utah.
They beat Utah on Mar. 3 at home, 130-113, and then again at home on Mar. 5, 129-119. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander figures to be the biggest thorn in the side of Utah, as he scored a total of 65 points in those wins against the Jazz. He also scored 32 points in the loss to Golden State. Rookie Jalen Williams, meanwhile, is also starting to become a legitimate threat to the rest of the league, as he’s put up 21.4 on 59.2 FG% and 45.5 3FG% in his last five games. As a team, OKC is averaging 117.4 points per outing.
Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Regular Season Record: 36-43
The Jazz are desperate for a win. If they want to keep their hopes alive of sneaking into the Play-in Tournament, they are going to need to win this all-important showdown against the Thunder. Utah is coming off a heartbreaking 135-133 overtime home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last Tuesday.
The Jazz have now lost all of their last three games and have gone just 1-7 in their last eight games. Lauri Markkanen missed the Lakers game with a hand issue, but he could return to action this Thursday. Markkanen erupted for 43 points in the Jazz’s 120-119 overtime home win against the Thunder on Feb. 23. Also watch out for the Jazz’s bench which got double-digit scoring production each from three players in the loss to the Lakers.
JefeBet Prediction
With Walker Kessler likely done for the rest of the season, the Jazz appear to be set to miss his services against the Thunder, who are one of the best inside-scoring teams in the league. Taking the Thunder to win.
Prediction: The Thunder win, 123-119.
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