In this inter-conference rivalry, the Utah Jazz will host the Phoenix Suns. The match will take place on 9 April at 04:30 AM (+3 UTC). The Jazz is going to most likely finish in the fifth place, currently with 48 wins and 32 losses, having won two games in a row. On the other hand, the Phoenix Suns have been out of the reach for all of the season, currently in first place with 63 wins and 17 losses.
Best bets on Jazz vs Suns
Bookmakers from 22bet suggest that the odds of Phoenix Suns Total (Individual Total 2) Over or Under 111.5 is 1.90. Although I don’t totally agree with this, I think the bookmakers may also be looking at the possibility of the Suns resting players to prepare for the Playoffs, but coach Monty Williams hasn’t given any such indications. But in the last game, the coaching staff did field a second-string lineup so the bookmakers may not be far off here
Bookmakers at bet365 predict a handicap of 3.0 either way. It is suggested that the Utah Jazz can win this by a margin of as many as 4 points at least, again, it depends upon what kind of unit Suns will field. Yes, the intensity of the Suns is a bit down as they have looked a bit content with what they have achieved but is it safe betting against the Suns? I do believe it is a little “risky” betting in favor of the Jazz if the Suns position Paul, Booker, Bridges, Crowder, and Ayton.
Bookmakers at 1xbet suggest that the Total will be around 226 and the Odds for Over and Under for 226 points are 1.97 either way. I agree with this take from the bookmakers but yes. They are believing that the Jazz is likely to get somewhere around 115 and Suns around 111, thus making up for this total, I will suggest betting “under” 226.5 if Booker, Paul, Bridges, and Ayton are rested, if they play, I lean towards “over”.
Where to Watch Jazz vs Suns
This game is available on the NBA League Pass.
Utah Jazz form
The Utah Jazz has been a little down in the second half of the season and had they capitalized upon a strong 75% win start to the season, the squad could have easily had a chance to finish at the second or third seed. They will most likely finish as the fifth seed and probably will match-up against the Mavericks, not an easy match-up in the First Round by any means. However, if you ask me, I have a lot of belief in Jazz because the team balance is superb and even if some players like Bogdanovic, Conley, and Clarkson have been inefficient at times, the Jazz seems to possess more shooting balance than the Mavericks, but yes, lately, Mavericks frontline has grown exponentially. However, I believe Rudy Gobert will have the best Postseason of his career but yes, ultimately, it will hinge upon how Bogdanovic, Conley, and Clarkson respond alongside Mitchell.
Phoenix Suns form
The Suns have set the bar too high and their key players deserve to take a break before the Playoffs. However, I do think that teams that are high in the ranking, they can still play their main players as the Play-in tournament will gobble up three-four days and the high-rank teams will eke out 4-5 days of rest after the Regular Season anyway. And another reason for that is this rest is a two-way sword as we saw some teams struggle to get in the rhythm after the Play-in tournament ended. However, I think we are yet to see the best of the Suns yet(Imagine that) and their hunger will at least drive them to a Western Conference Finals I believe(And if they don’t go past that, it will surely be considered an underachievement). The duo of Booker and Paul has a lot of other players to share the load with, the Suns are loaded and Bridges will be the team’s “X-Factor”.
Jazz vs Suns: possible lineups
- Jazz most likely starting five: PG: Mike Conley | SG: Donovan Mitchell | SF: Bojan Bogdanovic | PF: Royce O’Neale | C: Rudy Gobert;
- Suns most likely starting five: PG: Chris Paul | SG: Devin Booker | SF: Mikal Bridges | PF: Jae Crowder | C: Deandre Ayton.
