Jazz vs. Rockets Predictions: Odds, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 2
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The Utah Jazz (16-60) and Houston Rockets (49-27) are all set to square off from Toyota Center in Houston.
The Jazz will be without Lauri Markkanen for at least seven days. He's been ruled out due to injury.
The Rockets are coming off a loss on Monday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Before that loss, the Rockets had won three straight.
The Jazz are currently 7-30 on the road with a point differential of -9, while the Rockets have a 8-2 record in their last ten games at home.
We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Jazz vs. Rockets live today
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 8:00PM EST
Site: Toyota Center
City: Houston, TX
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Game odds for Jazz vs. Rockets
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
Odds: Jazz (+1058), Rockets (-2083)
Spread: Rockets -17.5
Over/Under: 225 points
That gives the Jazz an implied team point total of 111.74, and the Rockets 120.85.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday's Jazz vs. Rockets game
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Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) is betting on Johnny Juzang over 8.5 points…
Thomas: 'With the Jazz shorthanded and a spread of 16.5, Juzang could see extended minutes in this contest.'
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Jazz & Rockets game:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Utah Jazz at +17.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 225.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Jazz vs. Rockets on Wednesday
The Jazz have lost 6 games in a row
The Under is 5-0 in the Jazz's last 5 road games
The Rockets are 40-36 against the spread this season
The Jazz's last 5 road games have stayed under the Total
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