The Phoenix Suns host the Utah Jazz, Tuesday Feb 15, as the Kings try for their fourth straight road win in their last ten games. The Suns lead the Jazz 4-0 SU in their last four meetings. NBA oddsmakers have the Suns as -4.5 point home favorites over the Jazz with the over/under set at 207 points. Be sure to check Jazz vs Suns NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Jazz (31-24) (14-12 V) have dropped six of their last ten games including three of five away from home. They fell 91-86 to Chicago on Wednesday night, then lost Coach Sloan — the league's longest-tenured leader at 23 years as a head coach — the next day. The team handed the reins to Tyrone Corbin, whose debut was going quite well through 24 minutes. The Jazz led by 15 late in the second quarter, but watched that cushion disappear just 4:17 into the second half before going on to lose 95-83. The Jazz have been held to 90.8 points per game in the last four losses while shooting 40.8 percent, and Deron Williams has struggled as much as anyone. He's averaged 17.3 points but made only 32.3 percent of his shots. The Jazz will be shorthanded as they try to hand Corbin his first victory. Forward Andrei Kirilenko is out after leaving in the second quarter of Friday's loss with a sprained right ankle. Utah outscored the Suns 36-20 when Kirilenko was on the floor. One thing Utah can't afford to let Phoenix do Tuesday is win the battle of the boards. The Suns edged the Jazz 47-45 on the glass to improve to 13-1 when they hold a rebounding advantage. Starting guard Raja Bell (strained calf), who spent 3 1/2 seasons with Phoenix, and backup Ronnie Price (sprained toe), meanwhile, are game-time decisions. Bell scored 15.5 points per game in his last four — 7.1 above his average — before sitting out Friday.
The Suns (26-26) (15-12 H) have won six of their last ten including three of five on home court. Against Sacramento, the Suns led by seven at the break and three after three quarters, but the Kings scored 35 points in the fourth to escape with a 113-108 victory. Coach Alvin Gentry was shaking his head after a loss that dropped Phoenix further behind Portland for the Western Conference's eighth playoff spot. "It's one of those losses that you are going to look back at and it's going to hurt," Gentry said. "… Now, we got 30 games left and we got to try and find a way to win a ton of them." The Suns haven't had trouble beating Utah lately. A victory Tuesday would give Phoenix its first five-game winning streak in the series since a seven-game run from March 3, 1982-March 29, 1983. Steve Nash hasn't been dominant against Utah, averaging 14.0 points and 9.0 assists during the streak. Yet, Hakim Warrick, who scores 8.8 points per game, has averaged 17.0 in two victories at Utah this season.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
- Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Phoenix.
- Jazz are 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings in Phoenix.
- Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Road team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
- Jazz are 0-4 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
Jazz vs Suns
When: Tuesday, Feb 15, 9:00 PM ET
Pick: Suns -4.5
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The Bottom Line: The Suns will prevail with the Jazz injury problems. Be sure to check Jazz vs Suns Basketball Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
