Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz 03/27/2023 Picks & Preview

A key injury to note in this game is the absence of the Suns 2nd leading scorer, Kevin Durant

Injuries:

  • Suns

    • C Deandre Ayton (hip) probable

    • F Kevin Durant (ankle) out

  • Jazz

    • G Jordan Clarkson (hand) out

    • F Rudy Gay (back) out

    • F Lauri Markkanen (hand) questionable

    • G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out

  • The Suns are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
  • The Suns are 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings in Utah.
  • The Jazz are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games overall.
  • The Over is 9-1-1 in Suns last 11 overall.
  • The Over-under record in these same games is 2-3, with the teams combining for an average of 228 points per game.

The Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz meet Monday in NBA action at the Vivint Arena.

The Utah Jazz look like a team that’s running out of gas, and that includes losing their last 5 games by an average of 7.8 points while not playing a lick of defense.

A big game for both teams in terms of playoff positioning, but the Phoenix Suns are easily the more trustworthy side. Smart bettors will be keeping a close eye on the injury report for this matchup, as Jazz are in jeporady of not having two of their top scorers availble vs the Suns.