The Phoenix Suns will host a matchup against the Utah Jazz at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Action starts at 6:00 pm ET on Sunday, Apr. 3 and can be seen on RT and FAZ.
The Suns are expecting a different result after their 106-99 loss to the Wizards on Friday. Mirza Teletovic put in a solid effort despite the loss for Phoenix, recording 24 points and 12 rebounds to earn his second double-double of the season. The Jazz, meanwhile, are coming off a 98-85 win over the Timberwolves on Friday. Gordon Hayward led the team in scoring with 22 points on 8-for-15 shooting.
This game should be a battle of contrasting styles. The Suns (ranked fourth in the league in possessions per game) prefer an up-and-down style of play, while the Jazz (30th) are more half-court-oriented.
The Jazz have emerged victorious in all three games against the Suns this year, including a decisive 103-69 victory in their last matchup. Joe Ingles was a standout player in the game, producing 15 points, four rebounds, two assists, six steals, and three three-pointers.
The Suns come into this game 20-56 Straight Up (SU) and 32-44 Against The Spread (ATS). They are 7-3 ATS over their last 10 games. Phoenix’s defense is doing better against opposing offenses during the last 10 games. It is allowing an average of 87.8 points per game, well under their season average of 107.7.
On the other side, the Jazz have a record of 38-37-1 ATS and 38-38 SU. In Western Conference games, Utah has gone 38-38 SU and 38-37-1 ATS. The Jazz allow just 96.1 points per game, ranking them second in the league. One advantage for the Jazz could be Phoenix’s league-high fouls per game average of 23.2.
Utah beat Phoenix in their most recent meeting this season, moving its SU record against the Suns to 6-4 in their last 10 head-to-head meetings. Additionally, the Jazz lead the matchup ATS with a record of 6-3-1.
Predictions: SU Winner – Uta
Notes
“Phoenix is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games “.
“Phoenix is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games “.
“The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games “.
“Phoenix is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home”.
“Phoenix is 3-12 SU in its last 15 games at home”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games at home”.
“Phoenix is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Utah”.
“Phoenix is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing Utah”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Phoenix’s last 5 games when playing Utah”.
“Phoenix is 7-15-1 ATS in its last 23 games when playing at home against Utah”.
“Phoenix is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Utah”.
“The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Phoenix’s last 7 games when playing at home against Utah”.
On average, Utah scores 97.8 points per game (ranked 28th). Phoenix ranks 29th in points allowed per game with 107.7.
Phoenix ranks 28th in points allowed per home game (106.0 PPG), while Utah ranks 27th in points per away game with 96.6.
In games where they allow fewer than 100 points, the Utah Jazz are a solid 35-12. In games where they score fewer than 100 points, the Phoenix Suns have an abysmal record of 2-36.
At 3-26, the Utah Jazz have a subpar record when their opponents score 100 points or more. The Phoenix Suns are 18-20 when they hit the century mark.
The Suns have a defensive rating of 108.2 (ranked 28th), while the Jazz rank 15th for their offensive rating of 104.0.
The Phoenix Suns average a field goal percentage of 43.4% this season. The Utah Jazz have an underachieving record of 11-35 when opponents have a FG% of 43.4% or greater.
The Phoenix Suns average 25.0 three point attempts per game, while the Utah Jazz attempt 23.0 per game. When attempting 25 or more three pointers in a game, Phoenix is a poor 12-33, while Utah is an even 16-16.
The Utah Jazz rank a lowly 29th, with an assist to turnover ratio of 1.32. The Phoenix Suns have an even lower A/TO, 1.26, and are ranked 30th.
The Phoenix Suns rebound 44.4 times per game and are ranked ninth. Ranked 17th, the Utah Jazz rebound 43.4 times per game.
Phoenix is ranked 18th in defensive rebounds, while Utah ranks ninth in offensive rebounds.
Utah has forced an average turnover percentage of 14.3% this season. Phoenix has a losing 13-38 record when its TOV% is 14.3% or higher.
