Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Prediction: the Suns will win an important victory

Prediction for the NBA match which will take place on February 8. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Phoenix Suns

The Suns tried to acquire Jimmy Butler almost as soon as it was reported that Jimmy Butler was available for a trade. However, it didn't work out and on the last day of the trade market. As a result, Butler went to Golden State, while Phoenix traded Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte, acquiring Cody Martin and Vasilije Micic.

Phoenix approaches the matchup with Utah only ninth in the Western Conference standings and a three-game losing streak in a row. The Suns had a road trip, in which they first beat the Golden State (130:105), and then lost twice to Portland (108:127 and 119:121 (107:107) in overtime), and failed to cope with Oklahoma (109:140).

Utah Jazz

The Jazz do not claim anything this season from the very beginning of the championship, but they did not sell off their leaders in the trade deadline. At the same time, Wil Hardy's team has only 12 wins with 37 losses, and at this rate it will have a great opportunity to strengthen in the summer.

Phoenix just finished a road trip, while Utah had a home stretch. At this stage, the Jazz lost to Minnesota (113:138) and Indiana (111:112), but beat Orlando (113:99) and Golden State (131:128).

H2H Meetings

Phoenix won all three face-to-face meetings with Utah this season.

Expert Betting Tips

Phoenix, given the tournament position, can not afford to throw away home games with outsiders, which includes Utah. We believe that Mike Budenholzer's team will not allow a misfire. We bet on a Phoenix win and high scoring game, considering that in recent seasons the rivals have played each other mostly up-tempo games.

Handicap 1 (-8.5) for 1.91

Total Over 230.5 for 1.77

Total Over 230.5 for 1.75