Jazz vs. Rockets Prediction, Odds and Player to Watch for Friday, April 3

The Houston Rockets have a good chance to sweep their three-game homestand when they face off against the Utah Jazz on Friday night.

Houston has now won four games in a row after dropping two on the road, while Utah has lost seven straight since upsetting the Bucks.

The Rockets took two of the first three meetings this season, most recently coming away with a 125-105 win on February 23.

The oddsmakers have the Rockets as big home favorites at most betting sites on
Friday night.

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Let’s take a look at the odds, a player prop, and my prediction for Friday night’s NBA matchup.

Jazz vs. Rockets Odds, Spread and Total

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Spread

Jazz +17.5 (-115)
Rockets -17.5 (-105)

Moneyline

Jazz +950
Rockets -1640

Total

232.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Jazz vs. Rockets How to Watch

Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Venue: Toyota Center
How to Watch (TV): KJZZ, SCHN
Jazz record: 21-56
Rockets record: 47-29

Jazz vs. Rockets Injury Reports

Jazz Injury Report

Isaiah Collier – Out
Keyonte George – Out
Elijah Harkless – Out
Blake Hinson – Out
Jaren Jackson Jr. – Out
Walker Kessler – Out
Lauri Markkanen – Out
Jusuf Nurkic – Out

Rockets Injury Report

Steven Adams – Out
Isaiah Crawford – Out
Tristen Newton – Out
Fred VanVleet – Out

Jazz vs. Rockets Player to Watch

Kevin Durant, Forward, Houston Rockets

Kevin Durant is coming off a down game by his standards with 19 points, 9 assists, and 5 rebounds against Milwaukee on Wednesday night. He scored at least 20 points in his previous seven contests, including a 40-piece in Chicago a few weeks ago.

Durant is still averaging 25.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this season. He's always one to watch, especially against a team like Utah.

Jazz vs. Rockets Prediction and Pick

The Rockets got a 20-point win over the Jazz just over a month ago, and I don’t see a reason to expect a different outcome tonight.

Houston is still pushing to finalize itself as the No. 5 seed (or better) in the West, and it’s 27-10 at home while Utah is just 8-29 on the road.

It’s a big spread, but it’s warranted given the gap between these two teams.

Pick: Rockets -17.5 (-105)

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