Jazz vs. Rockets Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2025

Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets Picks and Prediction – 4/2/2025

Utah Jazz (16-60) vs. Houston Rockets (49-27)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Toyota Center, Houston, TX
TV: NBA TV

Previous Games:

  • Jazz: On a 6-game losing streak

  • Rockets: Coming off a 104-98 loss to the Lakers

Head-to-Head:

Houston has been dominant, winning 6 of their last 7 games against Utah, including a recent 1-6 ATS record against the Jazz. Despite a poor showing recently, Utah has had difficulty covering the large spread in recent matchups.

Utah Jazz Breakdown:

Utah has been struggling all season and now sits at the bottom of the Western Conference. They’ve lost 16 of their last 17 games, including a recent 110-106 loss to the Hornets. Utah averages 111.6 points per game but has been struggling defensively, allowing 121.8 points per game in their last 10 contests. The team will rely on Lauri Markkanen (19.0 PPG) and Walker Kessler (12.2 RPG) to try and turn things around.

Key Players:

  • Lauri Markkanen: 19.0 PPG

  • Walker Kessler: 12.2 RPG

Houston Rockets Breakdown:

Houston has been solid overall, ranking second in the Western Conference. Despite a recent 104-98 loss to the Lakers, the Rockets have been playing well offensively, averaging 114.2 points per game. Jalen Green (21.6 PPG) and Alperen Sengun (19.1 PPG, 10.5 RPG) have been key contributors, and the Rockets will be favored at home in this matchup against a Utah team that has struggled to cover big spreads.

Key Players:

  • Jalen Green: 21.6 PPG

  • Alperen Sengun: 19.1 PPG, 10.5 RPG

Betting Trends:

Utah Jazz:

  • 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games.

  • The UNDER has cashed in 8 of the Jazz’s last 12 games.

Houston Rockets:

  • 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games.

  • The OVER has cashed in 7 of the Rockets’ last 10 games.

Exact Score Prediction:

Houston Rockets 121 – Utah Jazz 110

Our Best Bet:

Utah Jazz +17.5 (-110)

Despite Houston's strong performance, the Rockets have struggled to cover large spreads recently, especially in head-to-head matchups with Utah. The Jazz may be able to stay within the spread in this matchup, making +17.5 a solid bet.

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