Through 1 Quarter
We’ve seen some fireworks one quarter in as the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder have combined for 72 points. Utah is in control with a 41-31 lead over Oklahoma City.
The Jazz have been relying on small forward Bojan Bogdanovic, who has 12 points in addition to two rebounds, and center Rudy Gobert, who has eight points along with three boards. A double-double would be Gobert’s fourth in a row.
Center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl has led the way so far for the Thunder, as he has 11 points.
This is the most points Utah has had yet this year going into the second quarter.
Who’s Playing
Oklahoma City @ Utah
Current Records: Oklahoma City 24-55; Utah 47-32
What to Know
The Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. They and the Utah Jazz will face off at 9 p.m. ET April 6 at Vivint Arena without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Oklahoma City hasn’t won a contest against Utah since Aug. 1 of 2020, but they’ll be looking to end the drought on Wednesday.
The Thunder sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 98-94 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. The win came about thanks to a strong surge after the third quarter to overcome an 82-67 deficit. Oklahoma City can attribute much of their success to small forward Jaylen Hoard, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and 21 rebounds.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Utah ultimately got the result they were hoping for on Tuesday with a 121-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. The score was all tied up at the break 50-50, but Utah was the better team in the second half. They relied on the efforts of center Rudy Gobert, who posted a double-double on 22 points and 21 boards, and point guard Jordan Clarkson, who had 22 points and five assists in addition to five boards. That makes it six consecutive games in which Gobert has had at least 11 rebounds.
The Thunder have to know they’ll be fighting an uphill battle given the 15 point spread they are up against. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it’s been tough sledding overall. They are 27-11 ATS in away games but only 49-27-3 all in all.
The wins brought Oklahoma City up to 24-55 and the Jazz to 47-32. Oklahoma City is 9-14 after wins this year, Utah 29-17.
How To Watch
When: Wednesday at 9 p.m. ETWhere: Vivint Arena — Salt Lake City, UtahTV: ATTSN Rocky MountainOnline streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)Follow: CBS Sports AppTicket Cost: $6.00
Odds
The Jazz are a big 15-point favorite against the Thunder, according to the latest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved against the Jazz slightly, as the game opened with the Jazz as a 17.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Oklahoma City have won 18 out of their last 31 games against Utah.
Mar 06, 2022 – Utah 116 vs. Oklahoma City 103Nov 24, 2021 – Utah 110 vs. Oklahoma City 104Oct 20, 2021 – Utah 107 vs. Oklahoma City 86May 14, 2021 – Utah 109 vs. Oklahoma City 93Apr 13, 2021 – Utah 106 vs. Oklahoma City 96Dec 28, 2020 – Utah 110 vs. Oklahoma City 109Aug 01, 2020 – Oklahoma City 110 vs. Utah 94Dec 09, 2019 – Oklahoma City 104 vs. Utah 90Oct 23, 2019 – Utah 100 vs. Oklahoma City 95Mar 11, 2019 – Oklahoma City 98 vs. Utah 89Feb 22, 2019 – Oklahoma City 148 vs. Utah 147Dec 22, 2018 – Oklahoma City 107 vs. Utah 106Dec 10, 2018 – Oklahoma City 122 vs. Utah 113Apr 27, 2018 – Utah 96 vs. Oklahoma City 91Apr 25, 2018 – Oklahoma City 107 vs. Utah 99Apr 23, 2018 – Utah 113 vs. Oklahoma City 96Apr 21, 2018 – Utah 115 vs. Oklahoma City 102Apr 18, 2018 – Utah 102 vs. Oklahoma City 95Apr 15, 2018 – Oklahoma City 116 vs. Utah 108Dec 23, 2017 – Oklahoma City 103 vs. Utah 89Dec 20, 2017 – Oklahoma City 107 vs. Utah 79Dec 05, 2017 – Oklahoma City 100 vs. Utah 94Oct 21, 2017 – Utah 96 vs. Oklahoma City 87Mar 11, 2017 – Oklahoma City 112 vs. Utah 104Feb 28, 2017 – Oklahoma City 109 vs. Utah 106Jan 23, 2017 – Oklahoma City 97 vs. Utah 95Dec 14, 2016 – Utah 109 vs. Oklahoma City 89Mar 24, 2016 – Oklahoma City 113 vs. Utah 91Dec 13, 2015 – Oklahoma City 104 vs. Utah 98Dec 11, 2015 – Oklahoma City 94 vs. Utah 90Nov 23, 2015 – Oklahoma City 111 vs. Utah 89
Injury Report for Utah
Mike Conley: Out (Knee)Royce O’Neale: Out (Thumb)Donovan Mitchell: Out (Rest)Udoka Azubuike: Out for the Season (Ankle)
Injury Report for Oklahoma City
Melvin Frazier Jr.: Game-Time Decision (Not Injury Related)Tre Mann: Out (Hamstring)Kenrich Williams: Out (Knee)Derrick Favors: Out for the Season (Back)Darius Bazley: Out for the Season (Knee)Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Out for the Season (Ankle)Josh Giddey: Out for the Season (Hip)Mike Muscala: Out for the Season (Ankle)Ty Jerome: Out for the Season (Groin)Luguentz Dort: Out for the Season (Shoulder)
