The Utah Jazz (29-41) visit the Houston Rockets (34-35) Saturday night. Tip from Toyota Center is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Jazz vs. Rockets odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Rockets lead 1-0.
Utah has lost 4 games in a row after falling 113-97 against the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday and failing to cover as 14.5-point road underdogs. F Lauri Markkanen'scored a team-high 21 points while 5 total Utah players scored in double figures. The Jazz shot 45.8% from the floor in the loss.
Houston has won 7 games in a row after knocking off the Chicago Bulls 127-117 Thursday and covering as a 3.5-point home favorite. G Jalen Green'scored a team-high 26 points while 6 Houston players scored in double figures. The Rockets shot 50.5% from the field in the win.