The Houston Rockets (0-3) host the Utah Jazz (3-0) at the Toyota Center Monday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Rockets odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Rockets coming into this game having lost all 3 games this season, 2 by double figures. Their sole loss at home was a 129-122 defeat by the Memphis Grizzlies.
Houston most recently went to Milwaukee and failed to cover as 13-point underdogs, losing 125-105. The Rockets’ leading scorer is G Jalen Green, who is averaging 23.7 points per game.
Utah will be on its 2nd night of a back-to-back, having defeated the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime on Sunday evening 122-121.