Golden State Warriors vs. Utah Jazz Handicapping Pick – Jan 28, 2025

The Utah Jazz look to find consistency against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, January 28 at 10:00 PM ET at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California. The Warriors are favored with a -10.5 (-110at MyBookie) point spread.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Jazz have been consistently on the wrong end of the scoreboard for most of the season. They just recently eclipsed the 10-win mark, while having over 30 losses and counting.

Over their last handful of games, they are averaging 114.2 points a game but are allowing 124.8 in return. So not only are they losing by double digits, they are having a difficult time covering the spread.

Their offense ranks 20th for how much they score per 100 possessions, which has a rating of 111.8. On the defensive end per 100 possessions, they rank second to last (29th) with a rating of 119.0. This shows a negative net rating, which follows closely to their points per game differential.

The Jazz have been averaging close to 111.3 points a game and ranking 19th. Their defense has allowed opponents to average 118.5 points per matchup, ranking 27th. This shows the main culprit to their losses, as they have a difficult time defending.

Golden State Warriors Betting Preview

The Warriors are 2-3 in their last five games, with a recent 118-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. This also put them back below .500 on the season, as their chances for a run at the title are looking slim each day.

Andrew Wiggins led Golden State with 20 points, but went 1-6 from deep. Steph Curry had a subpar performance with just 13 points (2-9 from deep), but managed to get nine assists.

Both teams stacked up well, but the Warriors’ offense had a slightly less productive shooting night and could not defend the Lakers in the paint. Their offensive rating typically ranks 18th (112.2) while their defense is at 10th (112.4).

The Warriors have a slim margin of safety, but cannot afford bad breakdowns defensively or poor shooting nights. They rank 20th in averaging 111.3 points a game while allowing 111.5 points from opponents and ranking 10th. They are also about average when it comes to pace of play, ranking 16th.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers the best Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors betting odds, revealing the Warriors as 10.5-point favorites. The Warriors have an 81.2 percent chance of winning at home, per market insights.

These two met back October, where the Warriors won 127-86 on the road. A lot has changed for both teams since that matchup, so the Warriors are likely not going to have that big of a lead. However, they should be able to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Golden State Warriors -10.5 (-110)