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Thunder Against the Spread | Take OKC to Cover Against Injured Jazz

Just a few weeks ago, OKC to cover the spread was one of the best bets in all of sports. Since then, OKC has failed to cover in 8 consecutive games. Tonight, they face a Utah Jazz squad that appears to be full given to the tank as nearly their entire regular starting lineup is out due to a variety of injuries. Because of that, and because of the important nature of the game for the Thunder, I’m expecting OKC to do everything they can to put this game away from the tip-off. I anticipate a double-digit victory, and they could definitely use it right now.

OKC Thunder | Game #81 Preview: Utah Jazz

Zachary LowApril 6, 2023 No Comments Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Utah Jazz

Tonight, the Thunder takes on the Jazz for the final road game of the season. Because Utah is all but eliminated from play-in contention, they appear to be giving in full to tanking as almost their entire regular starting lineup is sitting out due to a variety of injuries. With that in mind, OKC SHOULD be able to pick up the win and head home to take on Memphis on Sunday. Still, based on how up and down the Thunder has played the last couple of weeks, Thunder fans shouldn’t count their eggs before they hatch.

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heavy Favorite at Home Against Jazz

Zachary LowMarch 5, 2023 No Comments Jordan Clarkson Lauri Markannen Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Utah Jazz

OKC has been favored by this much just a handful of times so far this season, but tonight’s line just makes sense. The Thunder just destroyed the Jazz on Friday, and that was without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA is back tonight, plus the Jazz are without Lauri Markannen. Jordan Clarkson didn’t play on Friday, and he’s back tonight, but without Markannen, Clarkson will likely get extra attention from Luguentz Dort. I like Shai to have a good comeback night, and as a result, I see another double-digit win taking place for OKC.

OKC Thunder | Game #63 Preview: Utah Jazz

Zachary LowMarch 3, 2023 No Comments Oklahoma Sooners Utah Jazz

The Oklahoma City Thunder has lost 5 straight games, and for all intents and purposes, it appears they may be ready to tank. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to miss his fourth straight game, and it was announced on Thursday that Kenrich Williams will miss the rest of the season with a wrist injury. Still, it’s not too late for the Thunder to climb back into the playoff contention as they are just 2.5 games back of a play-in spot and 4 games back of 6th place.

Thunder Against the Spread | Take OKC to Win in Salt Lake City

Zachary LowFebruary 23, 2023 1 Comment Lauri Markkanen Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Utah Jazz

OKC and Utah are moving in two different directions right now. While both squads are in a rebuilding phase, the Thunder is very clearly moving straight up with theirs, while the Jazz might have to weather the storm a bit. After a hot start to the season, Utah has fizzled out a bit, and it’s probably not going to get much better through the end of the season. I’m honestly not sure why OKC is the underdog in this one, but I’m picking them to win straight up, regardless of where this game is played.

OKC Thunder | Game #58 Preview: Utah Jazz

Zachary LowFebruary 23, 2023 1 Comment Collin Sexton Jordan Clarkson Lauri Markannen Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Utah Jazz Walker Kessler

NBA All-Star Weekend is long gone as the Oklahoma City Thunder is ready to begin the final stretch of the season with back-to-back road trip starting on Thursday night in Salt Lake City against the Utah Jazz. After a surprisingly hot start to the season, the Jazz have settled a bit into a 29-31 record. The Thunder has experienced a different route to a similar record, starting off the season slowly before picking up the pace to get to 28-29 on the season.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #80 Preview: Utah Jazz

Zachary LowApril 6, 2022 No Comments Oklahoma City Thunder Utah Jazz

The Oklahoma City Thunder did the unthinkable last night when they started three guys on 10-day contracts alongside another two who played heavy G League minutes this seasons, a couple of two-way players, and managed to pull out a 98-94 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Thunder literally did everything in their legal capability to tank the home finale against the Blazers, but Portland essentially threw the game themselves by allowing OKC to outscore them 31-12 in the final period, blowing a 15-point fourth quarter.

Thunder Against the Spread | Give the Thunder Another Chance to Cover At Home

Zachary LowMarch 6, 2022 No Comments Oklahoma City Thunder Utah Jazz

Look. I get it. OKC was embarrassed at home on Friday just two days against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Why trust them? Well, the trends show that the Thunder is not just a reliable cover at home and not just a reliable cover when the spread is as high as it, but a reliable cover in any situation, so I’m feeling pretty good about OKC keeping this one maybe even as close as double digits.

OKC Thunder | Game #64 Preview: Utah Jazz

Zachary LowMarch 6, 2022 No Comments Donovan Mitchell Oklahoma Sooners Utah Jazz

Tonight the Thunder hosts the Utah Jazz, one of the top teams in the Western Conference. The Jazz are fresh off an embarrassing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, but they are still winners of 9 of their last 11. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 25.9 points per game, and 4 of his teammates are scoring in double digits on a nightly basis.

Thunder Against The Spread | Does The Over Streak Continue At Home Tonight Against The Jazz?

M. HofeldNovember 24, 2021 No Comments Donovan Mitchell Josh Giddy Lu Dort Mike Conley Oklahoma City Thunder Rudy Gobert Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Utah Jazz

This is where things get interesting and kind of fun. Oklahoma City has hit the over two times in a row and Utah has cleared it three consecutive times coming into tonight’s game.