With the playoffs approaching, the Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors are looking to get a top-four seed. Currently, the Jazz are just two games away from the Warriors, making this a crucial game. Without Steph Curry, can the Warriors get the win? Here is all you need to know for your best bets.
Utah Jazz vs. Golden State Warriors
Saturday, April 02, 2022 – 08:30 PM EDT at Chase Center
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The Golden State Warriors will be without Steph Curry for the remainder of the season. However, the Warriors will still look to do whatever they can to be a top-four team in the Western Conference.
With the Utah Jazz just two games away from the Warriors, this game is extremely important.
The Utah Jazz has struggled recently, losing four of their last five games. However, the Jazz got back on track against a banged-up Lakers team and added a win to their record. But everyone did against the Lakers. Let’s see if Utah has what it takes to compete against the Warriors.
The Jazz still have the best offense in the NBA currently. Utah has scored 117.6 points per 100 possessions and has also shot a 56.1% effective field goal percentage this season. Both of those rates are the best in the NBA. The Jazz also earn 28.4% offensive rebounds and get to the foul line at an above-average rate.
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Turnovers might get high, especially against the Warriors, but ultimately, the Jazz get a ton of good looks.
Against the Warriors, that could change. The Warriors are allowing teams to score just 107.8 points per 100 possessions while also allowing teams to shoot a 51.5% effective field goal percentage. As said earlier, the Warriors could also have success earning steals and should be able to keep the Jazz off the offensive glass a little more than Utah is used to.
On the other hand, the Warriors are shooting a 55% effective field goal percentage but only scoring 112.5 points per 100 possessions. Turnovers on the offense are high and without Curry, that’s likely one of the reasons.
Meanwhile, the Jazz aren’t major threats at forcing turnovers, earning just 12.4% takeaways per game. Instead, the Jazz limit fouls and dominate the defensive glass to keep teams away from earning second chances.
Prediction
For my NBA picks, I like my chances with the under in this game. The Jazz rarely send teams to the foul line and defensive rebounding has been effective on both sides this season.
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Turnovers will be a bit higher for both teams. Even though the Jazz only earn 12.4% turnovers, the Warriors are turning the ball over 15.2% of the time and some of it is just mental, careless basketball.
Plus, although the Jazz score the most points per 100 possessions in the NBA, it’s not going to be easy against one of the best defenses in the league in the Warriors.
So let’s take that under with confidence at one of the best sportsbooks. The Jazz won’t get as many quality looks while the Warriors will barely see the foul line.
NBA Pick: Under 218.5 (-110) at BetOnline (visit our BetOnline Review)
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