Golden State Warriors (18-22) vs. Utah Jazz (22-20)
January 17, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Jazz -4.5; Over/Under: +244
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The Golden State Warriors travel to the Delta Center to battle the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Jazz Prediction.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have been in a real slump as they’ve lost eight of their last 11 games overall and they will be hoping to snap a two-game skid after getting beaten by the Grizzlies in a 116-107 road defeat on Monday. Stephen Curry led the team with 26 points and eight assists, Jonathan Kuminga added 20 points with 11 rebounds off the bench while Andrew Wiggins chipped in with 16 points. As a team, the Warriors shot 48 percent from the field and 10 of 31 from the 3-point line as they got off to a quick start and led for most of the contest, until the Grizzlies turned the game with a pivotal 16-5 run in the fourth quarter to send the Warriors to another disappointing loss. The Warriors will take on the Mavericks after this game.
Golden State Warriors Team Facts
- The Warriors have lost each of their last nine games against Western Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- Each of the Warriors’ last nine road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in red-hot form as they’ve won 12 of their last 14 games overall and they will be eager to build on their current six-game win streak after blowing past the Pacers in a 132-105 win on Monday. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 32 points, 10 rebounds and three assists, Collin Sexton added 30 points with five assists while Keyonte George chipped in with 19 points off the bench. As a team, the Jazz shot 55 percent from the field and 11 of 25 from the 3-point line as they jumped all over the Pacers from the start to take the lead into halftime, before they exploded for 41 points in the third quarter to put the game to bed early. The Jazz will face the Thunder and Rockets after this one.
Utah Jazz Team Facts
- The Jazz have won each of their last nine games at Delta Center.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last six games.
- Each of the Jazz’s last six home games on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Warriors vs Jazz Prediction
The Warriors are still missing Moses Moody and Chris Paul, while the Jazz are coming into this one with a full squad once again. The Warriors have been mired in their worst slump of the season, while the Jazz have been one of the hottest teams in the league with 12 wins in their last 14 games. The Warriors really need a win to get their season back on track, but I don’t think it’s going to come against this surging Jazz team who are averaging 130.8 points during their current six-game win streak.
