Thunder Vs Jazz: NBA Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – April 6, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on April 5, 2023

The Oklahoma City Thunder (38-42) are favored by seven points when they visit the Utah Jazz (36-43) on April 6, 2023 at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The contest features one of the highest-scoring squads in the NBA versus one of the worst defensive teams, as the Thunder are fifth in points scored per contest (117.6), while the Jazz are 25th in points allowed (118.0). The over/under in this contest is set at 240.

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Thunder Vs Jazz Betting Odds

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Thunder -7 240

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Injury Report as of April 6

Thunder: Kenrich Williams: Out (Wrist), Aleksej Pokusevski: Out (Knee)

Jazz: Russell Westbrook: Out (Not With Team), Jordan Clarkson: Out (Hand), Walker Kessler: Out (Concussion), Lauri Markkanen: Out (Hand), Rudy Gay: Out (Lower Back), Collin Sexton: Out (Hamstring), Talen Horton-Tucker: Out (Ankle)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Jazz (+7)
Total Pick Under (240)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Thunder Vs Jazz Stat Rankings

Thunder Avg. (Rank) Jazz Avg. (Rank)
117.6 (5th) Points Scored 117.3 (6th)
116.8 (21st) Points Allowed 118.0 (25th)
43.5 (13th) Rebounds 45.7 (5th)
11.4 (8th) Off. Rebounds 11.9 (5th)
12.1 (14th) 3pt Made 13.5 (6th)
24.3 (21st) Assists 25.9 (10th)
12.4 (5th) Turnovers 14.9 (27th)

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Thunder Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 67 31.5 4.8 5.4 1.7 1.0 0.9
Josh Giddey 75 16.6 7.9 6.1 0.7 0.4 1.0
Jalen Williams 74 14.1 4.5 3.3 1.4 0.5 1.0
Luguentz Dort 73 13.8 4.6 2.1 1.0 0.3 1.8
Isaiah Joe 70 9.7 2.5 1.2 0.7 0.1 2.3

Jazz Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kelly Olynyk 66 12.2 6.1 3.6 0.9 0.5 1.4
Kris Dunn 19 11.7 3.9 4.9 1.1 0.5 0.7
Ochai Agbaji 54 7.7 2.1 1.0 0.3 0.3 1.4
Luka Samanic 4 7.3 4.3 1.8 0.8 0.5 1.0
Simone Fontecchio 46 6.1 1.5 0.8 0.3 0.2 1.2

Betting Trends

  • The Thunder have 44 wins in 80 games against the spread this season.
  • As 7-point favorites or more, Oklahoma City is 3-3 against the spread.
  • There have been 46 Thunder games (out of 80) that went over the total this season.
  • In 29 games this season, Oklahoma City and its opponent have combined to score more than 240 points.
  • The over/under for this game is 240 points, 5.6 more than the average point total for Thunder games this season.
  • Against the spread, the Jazz are 45-33-1 this year.
  • Utah’s ATS record as a 7-point underdog or more is 12-4.
  • There have been 46 Jazz games (out of 79) that went over the total this season.
  • Utah’s games have finished with over 240 points scored 31 times this year.
  • Jazz games average 235.3 total points, 4.7 fewer than the total for this matchup.

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