The Houston Rockets will be facing the Utah Jazz next in the 2025 NBA regular season on Sunday, Nov. 30. The Rockets will enter the matchup as the third seed with a 12-4 record in the Western Conference, while the Jazz currently sits in the 11th spot with a 6-12 slate.
The Rockets have won six of their last seven games, with their most recent coming against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The Jazz lost four of their last five games, but won their previous matchup against the Kings on Friday, Nov. 28.
Here is the preview for the Rockets' clash against the Jazz at the Delta Center in Utah. Tip-off is set at 4 p.m. Eastern time.
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Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz game odds
Moneyline: Rockets -575 vs Jazz +450
Spread: Rockets -11.5 (-110). vs Jazz +12.5 (-110)
Total (O/U): Rockets -110 (o235) vs Jazz -110 (u235.5)
Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz game preview
The Rockets will be led by Kevin Durant, who is putting up 24.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this season. Durant missed the Rockets' last two games, but is expected to play against the Jazz. His last game saw him score 13 points.
Alperen Sengun will back him up as he averages 22.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game. Against the Warriors, he had 16 points.
For the Jazz, Lauri Markkanen will carry the offensive cudgels once more as he puts up 28.5 points, and 6.2 rebounds per game. He tallied 28 points in their game against the Kings.
Meanwhile, the Jazz's second-best scorer Keyonte George is a game-time decision for the team. He is averaging 23.8 points per game.
Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz betting tips
- Kevin Durant O/U 24.5 points – Take the under.
- Alperen Sengun O/U 22.5 points– Take the over.
- Lauri Markkanen O/U 28.5 points– Take the over.
- Keyonte George O/U 23.5 points– Take the under.
Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz prediction
We predict a win for the Houston Rockets as they have been on a roll in recent games. With the return of Durant to the Rockets lineup, expect the team's offense to step up a notch.
Our prediction: Rockets win by 12.
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