Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz 3/27/23 – On Monday night, the Utah Jazz (35-39) will host the Phoenix Suns (39-35) with playoff implications on the line. Phoenix Suns opens as road favorites by the latest NBA betting odds. These teams have split their first two meetings this season with each team taking home a victory.
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz
Date & Time: Monday, March 27, 2023 at 9:00 PM
Location: Vivint Arena
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Betting Odds
Suns
Moneyline: -286
Spread: -5.5 (-111)
Total: 230.5 over (-111)
Jazz
Moneyline: +235
Spread: +5.5 (-111)
Total: 230.5 under (-111)
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Analysis
On Saturday night, Phoenix Suns rallied to defeat the 76ers 125-105 at home and snap a three-game losing streak. Devin Booker scored 29 points and five assists, but Bismack Biyombo added 17 points, 13 rebounds, and five blocks in place of Deandre Ayton who missed his fourth straight game due to a right hip contusion. The Suns rank 18th in the league with 113.7 points per game. They shoot just 46.9% from the field, but make 12.3 three-pointers per contest for a shooting percentage of 37.7% which ranks sixth. Defensively, Phoenix boasts the fourth-ranked scoring defense allowing just 112.0 points per contest; eighth for field goal defense holding opponents to 46.8% shooting; and 10th on the glass with 44 rebounds per game on average.
Utah Jazz remains in contention for the final play-in spot in the West, but their current three-game losing streak isn’t helping their cause. A 121-113 defeat to Sacramento on Saturday left them tied with Dallas one game behind Oklahoma City for 10th place, having fallen one game behind Sacramento after scoring 117.3 points per game and ranking sixth in 3-pointers per game with 13.7. Defensively, Utah allows 117.8 points per game which ranks 24th; opponents shoot 47.5% against them. Furthermore, Utah boasts one of the league’s best rebounding teams, averaging 45.6 boards per game.
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Against the Spread
Over is 5-0 in Suns last 5 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Suns last 4 games following a ATS win. Over is 5-0 in Suns last 5 games following a straight up win. Over is 4-0 in Suns last 4 games following a straight up win of more than 10 points. Over is 4-0-1 in Suns last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 6-0 in Jazz’s last 6 games following an ATS win. Over is 7-0-1 in Jazz last 8 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 4-0 in Jazz’s last 4 home games. Over is 9-1-1 in Jazz last 11 overall. Over is 9-1-1 in Jazz last 11 after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
Phoenix Suns vs Utah Free Pick
Utah has won three straight games and covered the spread in seven of their last nine. On the season, Utah is an impressive 41-31-2 ATS; however, they are dealing with too many injuries at present. Even though Phoenix hasn’t had a good month in terms of wins or losses, Devin Booker has been remarkable this month. Phoenix finally covered on Saturday for the first time in eight attempts, giving them some momentum as they fight for playoff position and home court advantage. Phoenix Suns are predicted to win here as per NBA betting trends.
Free Pick: Phoenix Suns -5.5 (-111)
