The Golden State Warriors will look to bounce back from a frustrating stretch of games when they take on the Utah Jazz on Monday at the Delta Center. While the Warriors have shown flashes of resilience and solid play, their recent results, including a deflating 104-97 loss to the Thunder, have left the team hungry for a win, not just for the playoff spot, but for a much-needed morale boost.
This is the fourth and final meeting between these teams this season. The Warriors lead the series 3-0, including one of their season-high 140-124 wins on the road. In their last ten games, Golden State has gone 9-1, averaging 112.1 PPG during that span.
Warriors vs Jazz Odds
Moneyline: Warriors (-210) vs Jazz (+170)
Spread: Warriors -5.5 (-106) vs Jazz +5.5 (-117)
Total (O/U): Warriors o226.5 (-114) vs Jazz u226.5 (-110)
Editor’s note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.
Warriors vs Jazz Preview and Prediction
Warriors running out of time
Going 5-8 in their last 13 games without Steph Curry, the Warriors found themselves on the brink of losing their 8th spot to the LA Clippers. They are just 1.0 game ahead of the 9th-place Clippers and 2.5 games ahead of the 10th-place Portland Trail Blazers. The gap to a play-in spot has been tighter than ever, and if they do not start changing things now, it could be too late.
The Dubs are missing some big names tonight, especially after the game against the Thunder. Steph Curry remains out with a runner’s knee injury. Kristaps Porzingis, who played his second game in a Warriors jersey, is out with illness. Moses Moody is out with a wrist injury, and Al Horford is also sidelined due to injury management.
Golden State might get Seth Curry back after a two-month absence due to sciatic nerve issues, and he is likely to start tonight. Rookie Will Richard is also expected to return soon, as he is listed as questionable after missing the last three games with ankle issues.
The Warriors will have to use their depth to their advantage in this game. Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski are expected to run the offense. Gui Santos, who had a season-high 22 points against the Thunder, will play a huge role off the bench.
Utah tanking for the top pick
The Jazz have started embracing some of their young players, including Cody Williams and Keyonte George, which is a great sign for the future. Their injuries and inconsistency have kept them out of the play-in race, so the focus should now shift toward building for the future.
Prediction
If the Warriors can play like they did in the last two games, there is no doubt they will walk out of Utah with a win. The oddsmakers also favor the Warriors to get the road victory. This is understandable given their record against Utah this season.
We expect Golden State to cover the spread in a game where the total stays under 227.5 points.
Our prediction for tonight is a 121-115 Warriors win.
Warriors vs Jazz Player Props
Brandin Podziemski O/U 17.5 points – Take the over.
Gui Santos O/U 15.5 points – Take the under.
Keyonte George O/U 23.5 points – Take the over.
Ace Bailey O/U 14.5 points – Take the under.
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