Rockets vs. Jazz Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Friday, March 29, 2024

The Houston Rockets (37-35) are 8-point favorites as they try to extend a 10-game winning streak when they visit the Utah Jazz (29-44) on Friday, March 29, 2024 at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The contest airs at 9:30 PM ET on KJZZ. The point total in the matchup is 229.5.

Rockets vs. Jazz Odds

  • Rockets odds to win: -325
  • Jazz odds to win: +260
  • Spread: Rockets (-8)
  • Total: 229.5
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    Game Time and Information

  • When: Friday, March 29, 2024 at 9:30 PM ET
  • Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah
  • TV: KJZZ
  • Who Will Win Rockets vs. Jazz?

    Rockets and Jazz Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

    When they have played as at least 8-point favorites this season, the Rockets are 8-2 against the spread.

    The Jazz are 6-8 against the spread when an underdog by 8 points or more this season.

    The Rockets and the Jazz combine to average 1.4 more points per game than the total of 229.5 set for this matchup.

    Houston and Utah have seen its opponents average a combined 3.9 more points per game than the point total of 229.5 set in this matchup.

    The average point total in Rockets games this year is 2.5 fewer points than the total of 229.5 in this matchup.

    The average total in Utah’s games this year is 7.8 more points than the point total of 229.5 for this outing.

    So far this season, Houston has compiled a 41-29-2 record against the spread.

    The Jazz have a 37-36-0 record against the spread this year.

    Rockets Stats & Insights

    The Rockets are outscoring opponents by 1.8 points per game with a +136 scoring differential overall. They put up 114.4 points per game (15th in the NBA) and allow 112.6 per outing (10th in the league).

    The 46.0 rebounds per game the Rockets average rank third in the league, and are 1.3 more than the 44.7 their opponents record per outing.

    Houston connects on 12.5 three-pointers per game (16th in the league) compared to its opponents’ 12.3. It shoots 35.3% from deep while its opponents hit 34.6% from long range.

    The Rockets score 115.3 points per 100 possessions (20th in the league), while giving up 113.4 points per 100 possessions (sixth in the NBA).

    In the 2023-24 campaign, the Rockets are scoring 4.6 more points per home game on average than on the road (116.7 at home, 112.1 on the road), but are allowing 6.1 fewer points per home game compared to road games (109.6 at home, 115.7 on the road).

    Jazz Stats & Insights

    The Jazz have a -307 scoring differential, falling short by 4.3 points per game. They’re putting up 116.5 points per game, 11th in the league, and are allowing 120.8 per outing to rank 28th in the NBA.

    Utah wins the rebound battle by 3.9 boards on average. It collects 45.9 rebounds per game, fourth in the league, while its opponents grab 42.0.

    The Jazz make 13.0 three-pointers per game (13th in the league), 1.8 fewer than their opponents. They are shooting 35.5% from beyond the arc (21st in NBA) and opponents are shooting 39.7%.

    The Jazz rank 15th in the NBA with 116.8 points scored per 100 possessions, and 30th defensively with 121.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.

    At home, Utah averages 120.8 points per game. On the road, it scores 112.2.

    Rockets Key Players to Watch

    Jalen Green is a key contributor on the scoresheet for the Rockets, tallying 19.8 points per game to go with 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

    Fred VanVleet contributes with 16.8 points, 8.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game, and Jabari Smith Jr. adds 13.3 points, 1.4 assists and 8.4 rebounds per contest.

    The Rockets get 3.0 three-pointers per game out of VanVleet.

    VanVleet puts up 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks on average per game.

    Jazz Key Players to Watch

    The Jazz go-to guy, Collin Sexton, leads active Jazz players in both scoring (18.6 points per game) and assists (4.9 assists per game).

    This season, John Collins has a statline that includes 14.9 points, 1.1 assists and 8.4 rebounds per game.

    Lauri Markkanen averages 3.2 made threes per game.

    Kris Dunn’s 1.1 steals and Walker Kessler’s 2.5 blocks per game are key to the Jazz’s defensive production.

    Rockets vs. Jazz Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Jazz (+ 8)
  • Pick OU:

    Over (229.5)

  • Prediction:
    Rockets 118 – Jazz 114
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