Saturday, May 6, 2017

EnergySolutions Arena

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The Golden State Warriors are headed to EnergySolutions Arena to play the Utah Jazz on Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Game 3 of their Playoff series. Golden State leads the series 2-0. The opening line for this matchup has Golden State as 5.5 point favorites.

The Warriors finished the regular season with an overall record of 67-15. They were 1st in the Pacific Division. They had a point differential of 11.6 as they averaged 115.9 points per game while giving up 104.3 per contest. The Jazz had a regular season record of 51-31. They finished the year 1st in the Northwest Division. They averaged 100.7 points per game and surrendered 96.8, good for a point differential of 3.9.

Valuable Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 39-39-4 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 32-50-0 against the over/under

Important Utah Jazz Betting Trends

The Utah Jazz are 35-43-4 against the spread

The Utah Jazz are 42-40-0 against the over/under

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

05/04/17 F Draymond Green Knee is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Utah

Key Utah Jazz Injuries

05/04/17 G Alec Burks Knee "?" Saturday vs. Golden State
05/04/17 PG George Hill Toe "?" Saturday vs. Golden State

Player Spotlight

Klay Thompson comes into this contest averaging 22.3 points per game while playing 34 minutes per night so far this season for the Warriors. He pulls down 3.7 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.1 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is currently at 85%. Stephen Curry averages 25.3 points per game in 33.4 minutes per contest this season. He averages 6.6 assists per contest and 4.5 rebounds per game for Golden State. His field goal percentage is 47% for the year while his free throw percentage is 90%.

Player Spotlight

George Hill averages 16.9 points per game while playing 31.5 minutes per contest this year for the Jazz. He grabs 3.4 rebounds per game and has 4.1 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 48% and his free throw percentage currently is at 80%. Gordon Hayward averages 21.9 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.5 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.4 rebounds per contest and 3.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 84%.

Useful Team Statistics

Golden State averages 115.9 points per contest this season which ranks them 1st in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 11.63 and their shooting percentage is 50% as a team which has them ranked 1st. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 3rd in the league. They average 44.4 rebounds per game and 30.4 assists per game which ranks them 8th and 1st in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 9th with 14.8 per game. The Warriors allow 104.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 11th in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc ranking them 1st and 1st in those defensive categories. Opponents average 43.6 rebounds a game which ranks 14th and they give up 22.7 assists per contest which puts them in 13th place in the league. They force 15.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 30th in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Utah averages 100.7 points per game this year which ranks them 28th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 3.94 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them sitting in the 9th spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 8th in the NBA. They average 43.2 rebounds per game and 20.1 assists per contest which ranks them 20th and 28th respectively. In the turnover department the Jazz rank 18th with 13.6 per game. The Jazz allow 96.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 1st in the league. They also allow a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 4th and 17th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 40.2 rebounds a game which ranks 1st and they give up 17.8 assists per contest which puts them in 1st place in the league. The Jazz force 12.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 2nd in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

The Warriors have an offensive rating of 115.6 and a defensive rating of 104. In terms of pace they average 99.8 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 56%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 60% and they shoot 3 pointers on 36% of their shots. Golden State turns the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions and they force 13.5 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%.

Advanced Statistics

The Jazz rating on offense is 109.6 and they have a defensive rating of 105.3. They get 91.6 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 53%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 33% of their shot attempts. Utah turns the ball over on 13.2 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 11.8 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 49%.

Who will win tonight's Warriors/Jazz NBA game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take Utah +5.5

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