Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves past Sacramento Kings guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the second half at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (15-1) and Utah Jazz (5-9) square off Friday in a Western Conference battle as part of the NBA Cup group play. Tip from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is set for 10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

2024-25 season series: Thunder won 4-0

The Thunder beat the Sacramento Kings 113-99 Wednesday, but failed to cover as a 18.5-point home favorite as the Under (232.5) hit. Oklahoma City was led by G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who notched a game-high 33 points. It has ripped off 7 straight wins and is 4-3 against the spread (ATS) in that span. The Thunder are 8-8 ATS on the season.

The Jazz lost to the LA Lakers 140-126 Tuesday, failing to cover as a 13-point road underdog as the Over (240) cashed. G Keyonte George scored a team-high 34 points on 13-for-23 shooting in the loss. Utah has traded off winning and losing over its last 5 games and is 3-2 ATS in those. It is 8-6 ATS on the season.

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Thunder at Jazz odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Thunder -2000 (bet $2,000 to win $100) | Jazz +950 (bet $100 to win $950)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Thunder -16.5 (-105) | Jazz +16.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 236.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Thunder at Jazz key injuries

Thunder

(Not yet submitted -- below was for Wednesday's game)

  • F Jalen Williams (wrist) out

Jazz

(Not yet submitted -- below was for Tuesday's game)

  • F Kyle Anderson (back) questionable
  • F Kyle Filipowski (wrist) questionable
  • C Walker Kessler (shoulder) out

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Thunder at Jazz picks and predictions

Prediction

Thunder 122, Jazz 110

Moneyline

PASS.

No interest. The Thunder (-2000) are the far better side and should win with ease.

Against the spread

BET JAZZ +16.5 (-115).

Utah has actually covered well at home. It is 4-3 straight up and 6-1 ATS at home. The Jazz are 5-1 ATS as a home underdog. They have been surging offensively, scoring at least 122 points in 4 straight games, suggesting it might be able to tally enough to keep this game close.

The Thunder have been a favorite of more than 16 points in 3 games and are 0-3 ATS in those contests. They have scored 126 or fewer points in 6 straight games, so while their defense is strong, they have to really put on a show to limit opponents and cover a spread of this size.

Take the home team and back JAZZ +16.5 (-115).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 236.5 (-110).

The Thunder have gone Under in 5 of their last 7 games. Their defense has performed better as of late, allowing 102 or fewer in 6 of their last 7 contests.

The Jazz have been surging offensively, but that hasn't been a season-long trend. They are 5-5 O/U in their last 10 games and have scored 105 points or fewer in half of those.

Take UNDER 236.5 (-110).

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