Sacramento Kings @ Utah Jazz Odds
NBA Season Back in Full Swing After All-Star Break
The NBA season is back in full swing after the All-Star break, and there are some exciting matchups on the schedule this week. One of the most intriguing games will be the Sacramento Kings @ Utah Jazz game on Thursday night. Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference, and a win in this game could be a big boost for either team.
Kings Looking to Continue Momentum
The Kings have been one of the biggest surprises in the NBA this season. They are currently 32-25, which is good for fifth place in the Western Conference. The Kings have been led by De'Aaron Fox, who is averaging 24.3 points per game. They have also gotten solid contributions from Domantas Sabonis and Kevin Huerter.
The Kings have won three of their last four games, and they will be looking to continue their momentum against the Jazz. They will need to be at their best, as the Jazz are one of the toughest teams in the NBA.
Jazz Aiming for Fifth Straight Win
The Jazz are currently 30-31, which is good for eighth place in the Western Conference. They have been led by Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 24.9 points per game. They have also gotten solid contributions from Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton.
The Jazz have won four straight games, and they will be looking to make it five in a row against the Kings. They will need to be at their best, as the Kings are a very talented team.
Betting Odds
The Jazz are favored to win this game, but the Kings are a live underdog. Here are the betting odds for the game according to DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Jazz: -5.5
- Kings: +5.5
The over/under for the game is 238.5 points.
Prediction
This is a tough game to predict, but I think the Jazz will win. They are the more experienced team, and they have been playing better basketball lately. The Kings are a good team, but I think they will have a tough time beating the Jazz in Utah.
I predict the Jazz will win 120-112.