The OKC Thunder will host the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
OKC (35-7) secured a 127-101 home win over Brooklyn on Sunday. It won despite the absence of Jalen Williams (right hip strain), who’s also questionable for Wednesday’s contest.
Utah (10-31) suffered a 123-119 overtime road loss to New Orleans on Monday. The Jazz has lost six of its last seven games.
Here’s a preview of the Thunder-Jazz game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
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Thunder vs. Jazz prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 124, Utah 95
Regardless of Williams’ availability, OKC should be able to beat Utah. The Jazz ranks 27th in points allowed per game (118.2) and 29th in turnover per game (16.3). The Thunder should feast off of those mistakes and earn a convincing home victory.
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Thunder vs. Jazz betting odds
Odds courtesy of via BetMGM as of Wednesday, Jan. 22
Odds: Thunder by 16.5
Over/under: 230.5
Moneyline: OKC -2000 | Utah +950
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Thunder vs. Jazz injury updates
Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (left soleus strain) is out. Chet Holmgren (right iliac wing fracture) is out. Isaiah Joe (illness) is out. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Jalen Williams (right hip strain) is questionable.
Jazz: Jordan Clarkson (left plantar fasciitis) is out. Taylor Hendricks (right fibula fracture) is out. Johnny Juzang (right hand fracture) is out. Micah Potter (G League two-way) is out. Brice Sensabaugh (right ankle sprain) is questionable. Cody Williams (left ankle sprain) is out.
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Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With season averages)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists
- Cason Wallace: 7.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.7 steals
- Lu Dort: 10 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.7 assists
- Jalen Williams: 20.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists
- Jaylin Williams: 5.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists
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Projected Jazz starting lineup
- Collin Sexton: 18.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4 assists
- Keyonte George: 16.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 5.6 assists
- Lauri Markkanen: 20.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists
- John Collins: 17.9 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists
- Walker Kessler: 11.1 points, 11.4 rebounds and 2.5 blocks
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How to watch Thunder vs. Jazz
OKC will host Utah at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, on FanDuel Sports Network.
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