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Model 101.0
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Model 120.2

The read

Model: HOU by 19.2 · 221.2 total
Spread HOU -16.5 Model HOU by 19.2 · line HOU -16.5 2.7 pt edge
Game total Over 219.5 Model 221.2 pts · line 219.5 1.7 pt edge
UTAH total Under 101.5 Model 101 pts · line 101.5 0.5 pt edge
HOU total Over 118.5 Model 120.2 pts · line 118.5 1.7 pt edge

Moneyline lean HOU. Model against the spread this season: 70-88 (44%).

The situation

UTAHLast 5: 0-5
1 day rest1,202 mi travel1-11 recordLost 10 straight4 out: Jr., Nurkic, Markkanen…
HOULast 5: 3-2
1 day restHome game 3 in a row9-3 recordWon 2 straight2 out: Capela, Adams

Tale of the tape

106.6 115.4
43.2% 47.9%
32.6% 37.4%
11.8 12.8
76.7% 81.4%
19.8 19.8
11.9 12.7
32.9 31.4
24.3 26.8
16.5 13.9
6.9 8.4
6.3 5.9
23.9 19.8
Points, recent Last 3: 105.7 vs 108Last 5: 106 vs 108Last 10: 105.6 vs 114.3

Projected lineups

Season per-game averages

Utah Jazz

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Keyonte George 204642%
SG Darryn Peterson 164440%
SF Josh Green 31023%
PF Ace Bailey 136145%
C Jaxson Hayes 86159%

Houston Rockets

PosPlayerPTSREBASTFG%
PG Fred VanVleet 122538%
SG Amen Thompson 156351%
SF Kevin Durant 206351%
PF Jabari Smith Jr 166249%
C Alperen Sengun 198748%

Recent games

UTAH

  • L11/11vs Orlando Magic 108-123
  • L11/10vs Miami Heat 109-115
  • L11/08@ Minnesota Timberwolves 100-115
  • L11/06@ Dallas Mavericks 100-112
  • L11/04@ New Orleans Pelicans 113-120
  • L11/02@ San Antonio Spurs 97-119
  • L10/31vs Portland Trail Blazers 90-112
  • L10/28vs San Antonio Spurs 111-117
  • L10/26vs Memphis Grizzlies 105-110
  • L10/25vs Los Angeles Lakers 123-132

HOU

  • W11/11vs Golden State Warriors 115-108
  • W11/09vs Denver Nuggets 110-100
  • L11/07@ Phoenix Suns 99-102
  • L11/04vs Minnesota Timberwolves 107-117
  • W11/02vs Boston Celtics 109-93
  • W10/31vs Oklahoma City Thunder 119-98
  • L10/30@ Dallas Mavericks 111-116
  • W10/28@ Milwaukee Bucks 132-100
  • W10/26vs Atlanta Hawks 120-110
  • W10/24@ Atlanta Hawks 121-114

Injury report

Latest update Nov 12, 2026

UTAH

  • OutJaren Jackson Jr.Oct 27

    Jackson has been diagnosed with a torn MCL in his right knee and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

  • OutJusuf NurkicNov 06

    Nurkic (toe) has begun participating in on-court activities as he continues recovering from a right foot injury sustained during an Oct.…

  • OutLauri MarkkanenNov 11

    Markkanen has been diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture in his right hand and will be sidelined for at least one month, Shams…

  • OutTrey AlexanderNov 12

    Alexander won't play Wednesday against the Grizzlies due to a left knee bone bruise.

HOU

  • OutClint CapelaNov 09

    Head coach Ime Udoka stated Monday that Capela (ankle) could be cleared to return either Nov. 15 in Washington or Nov. 16 in Miami,…

  • OutSteven AdamsNov 09

    Head coach Ime Udoka said Monday that Adams could return as soon as Sunday's game at Washington, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

  • SuspensionMarcus SmartNov 12

    Smart has been suspended three games for throwing a punch during Wednesday's matchup against Golden State, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Quarters & race to
Per game1st Q2nd Q3rd Q4th QPaint
UTAH27.725.7262643.2
HOU29.428.42928.646.3

First to 10 / 15 this season

UTAHHOU
First to 10, Q1 8 of 12 67% 9 of 12 75%
First to 10, Q2 3 of 12 25% 9 of 12 75%
First to 10, Q3 4 of 12 33% 7 of 12 58%
First to 10, Q4 8 of 12 67% 6 of 12 50%
First to 15, Q1 7 of 12 58% 9 of 12 75%
First to 15, Q2 3 of 12 25% 11 of 12 92%
First to 15, Q3 4 of 12 33% 8 of 12 67%
First to 15, Q4 8 of 12 67% 5 of 12 42%

League-wide quarter leaders →