The Houston Rockets are traveling to Utah to take on the Jazz in this Western Conference matchup. Houston is coming off a six-point win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-115. As for the Jazz, they are coming off getting rolled by the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-107. With these two teams being a mismatch on paper, this has blowout potential. However, that’s why these games are played on the hardwood. Can the Jazz pull off this upset with both teams coming off a back-to-back? Let’s dive into this game and cook up a winning slip!
Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Houston Rockets | -7.5 (-115) | Over 229 (-110) | -310 |
| Utah Jazz | +7.5 (-105) | Under 229 (-110) | +250 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz Match Details
- Fixture: Houston Rockets @ Utah Jazz
- Date and Time: February 22nd, 2025 @ 9:30 PM EST
Key Stats
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are coming off a six-point win at home against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 121-115. Jalen Green was great with 35 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists on 12/24 shooting from the floor. Alperen Sengun had an amazing game with 24 points and 13 rebounds while shooting a terrible 8-21 from the floor. Jabari Smith Jr. was solid in his return with 15 points and 9 rebounds. With a record of 35-21 on the season, the Rockets currently sit in 4th place in the Western Conference standings. They have been one of the surprise teams this season.
This is an elite defensive team. Houston is ranked 6th in points allowed per game, 5th in opponent field goal %, 10th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 12th in blocks per game, 9th in steals per game, 1st in rebounds per game, and 4th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Fred VanVleet is listed as questionable with the ankle injury that has kept him sidelined for the past eight games. Over Houston’s last ten games, they have a record of 3-7 in that stretch, including 3-7-0 against the spread in that same timeframe.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are coming off a crushing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder 130-107. Despite the loss, John Collins had a good game with 26 points on 57.8 shooting %. Lauri Markkanen was abysmal in the loss with only 5 points on 2/14 shooting. Walker Kessler dominated the glass with 19 rebounds, including 6 offensive rebounds. Even though the Jazz have had a woeful season, this is a young team with talent. With a record of 13-42 on the season, they sit 14th in the Western Conference.
Defensively, this team is below average. They are ranked 28th in points allowed per game, 26th in opponent field goal %, 16th in opponent 3-point field goal %, 18th in blocks per game, 30th in steals per game, 6th in rebounds per game, and 30th in defensive rating. In terms of injuries, Collin Sexton is listed as questionable for this game with an ankle injury that has kept him sidelined the past eight games. Over their last ten games, the Jazz have a record of 3-7, including 6-4 against the spread in that same stretch.
Prediction
The Houston Rockets are going to pulverize the Utah Jazz and cover the 7.5-point spread in this game. I am picking the better team to dominate in this matchup. Despite both teams on the second night of a back-to-back, the defense of the Rockets will travel to Utah. The combination of Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun should dominate a very below-average Jazz defense. This isn’t a rocket science pick. All signs lead to a Houston Rockets double-digit win in this game and that’s what I’m going with. The Rockets go into Utah and cruise past the Jazz.
Final Pick
Houston Rockets -7.5 (-115)
