The Houston Rockets (1-3) visit the Utah Jazz (3-1) Wednesday. Tip from Vivint Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockets vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Rockets come into this game off a 114-108 win over the Jazz at home Monday, covering as 2.5-point underdogs. While expectations are low, they only have one loss of more than 10 points.
Houston is led by 2nd-year G Jalen Green who is averaging 24 points per game and shooting 48.1% from deep. Add in the efforts of 2nd-overall pick F Jabari Smith Jr., and this organization is set up for long-term success.
Utah dealt C Rudy Gobert and G Donovan Mitchell in the offseason, acquiring F Lauri Markkanen among many others in return. He is averaging a team-high 21.5 points per game.