Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder 5/14/2021 – Friday night NBA is all set to take place at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as Utah Jazz take on Oklahoma City Thunder. The NBA picks tonight are already up and running as these teams clash in an unbalanced conference game. Utah Jazz is at the top of the Western Conference play and they clinched the conference title with ease. Oklahoma City Thunder is holding the 14th spot in their conference play and is one of the worst teams on the season. The Jazz looks forward to breaking their losing streak.
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder 5/14/2021
| When: | May 14, 2021 8:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| TV: | Bally Sports OK | AT&T Sportsnet – RM |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Utah Jazz | -13.5 (-111) | 221.5 o (-110) | -1200 |  |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +13.5 (-111) | 221.5 u (-110) | +700 | |
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Utah Jazz Betting
Utah Jazz is the best team in the entire NBA league with their impressive 50-20 record on the season. Jazz is one game ahead of the Suns in the second spot. In their last game, the Jazz lost against Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 105-98. The Jazz shot at just 41 percent from their field goal attempts. Jordan Clarkson tossed in 29 points after going 11 for 17 with his shooting attempts. Rudy Gobert contributed another 15 points and 20 boards for Utah in their loss.
Players to watch: D. Mitchell SG 53 GP 53 GS 33.4 MIN 26.4 PTS 0.9 OR 3.5 DR 4.4 REB 5.2 AST 1 STL 0.3 BLK 2.8 TO 2.2 PF 1.9 AST/TO 21.56 PER
J. Clarkson PG 66 GP 1 GS 26.7 MIN 18.2 PTS 0.7 OR 3.4 DR 4.1 REB 2.5 AST 0.9 STL 0.2 BLK 1.7 TO 1.6 PF 1.5 AST/TO 17.13 PER
B. Bogdanovic SF 70 GP 70 GS 30.8 MIN 16.9 PTS 0.6 OR 3.3 DR 3.9 REB 1.8 AST 0.6 STL 0.1 BLK 1.8 TO 1.6 PF 1 AST/TO 14.04 PER.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting
Oklahoma City Thunder won 21 and dropped 49 games on the season. The Thunder will enter this game riding a terrible eight-game losing streak. Oklahoma was unable to get past Sacramento Kings in their last game after giving up 122 and scoring 106 in return. The Thunder shot at 46 percent and turned the ball over 18 times. Kenrick Williams took the lead with 20 points and four assists while Darius Bazley tossed in 18 points and five boards in their defeat.
Players to watch: S. Gilgeous-Alexander SG 35 GP 35 GS 33.7 MIN 23.7 PTS 0.5 OR 4.2 DR 4.7 REB 5.9 AST 0.8 STL 0.7 BLK 3 TO 2 PF 2 AST/TO 21.61 PER
A. Horford C 28 GP 28 GS 27.9 MIN 14.2 PTS 1 OR 5.7 DR 6.7 REB 3.4 AST 0.9 STL 0.9 BLK 1 TO 1.7 PF 3.2 AST/TO 17.43 PER
L. Dort SF 52 GP 52 GS 29.7 MIN 14 PTS 0.7 OR 2.9 DR 3.6 REB 1.7 AST 0.9 STL 0.4 BLK 1.5 TO 2.6 PF 1.1 AST/TO 10.16 PER.
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder 5/14/2021 Betting Numbers
Trends
Utah Jazz
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah’s last 5 games.
Utah are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games.
Utah are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games against Oklahoma City.
Jazz are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games against Oklahoma City.
Utah are 5-12 ATS in their last 17 games on the road.
Utah are 2-18 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Utah’s last 9 games this season.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Utah are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
Thunder are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games against Utah.
Oklahoma City are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games at home.
Oklahoma City are 18-2 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against Utah.
Thunder are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games this season.
Oklahoma City are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Oklahoma City’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Northwest Division division.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games played on a Friday when at home.
Injuries
Utah Jazz
Mike Conley PG Hamstring is “?” Friday vs Oklahoma City
Donovan Mitchell PG Ankle is out indefinitely
Juwan Morgan PF Heel is “?” Friday vs Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Thunder
Mike Muscala C Ankle is downgraded to OUT Friday vs Utah
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG Foot is out for season
Ty Jerome PG Calf is “?” Friday vs Utah
Luguentz Dort SG Knee is downgraded to OUT Friday vs Utah
Theo Maledon PG Foot is upgraded to probable Friday vs Utah
| Utah Jazz | Oklahoma City Thunder | |
|---|---|---|
| 39-31-0 | Against the Spread | 30-39-1 |
| 33-36-1 | Straight Up | 35-35-0 |
| 117 | Points per Game | 105 |
| 108 | Points Allowed per Game | 116 |
| 46.96 | Offensive FG% | 43.98 |
| 79.92 | Offensive FT% | 72.41 |
| 38.99 | Offensive 3PT% | 33.94 |
| 44.73 | Defensive FG% | 47.44 |
| 76.76 | Defensive FT% | 77.27 |
| 34.15 | Defensive 3PT% | 36.65 |
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Picks
There is no doubt that Utah Jazz holds the success in this game with their powerful offensive and defensive unit. The guaranteed NBA picks tonight is in favor of the Jazz to get past the Thunder with ease.
Moneyline: The ML for the Jazz is -1200 and the ML for the Thunder is +700.
ATS: A spread of -13.5 (-111) is out for Utah and a spread of +13.5 (-111) is out for Oklahoma.
TOTALs: Over 221.5 (-110) is out for Utah and the same will go under for Oklahoma.
Score Prediction: 119 – 102, Jazz
