Monday, April 10, 2017

Oracle Arena

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The Utah Jazz travel to Oracle Arena to play the Golden State Warriors on Monday, April 10, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Golden State as 7.5 point favorites.

The Jazz come into this game with an overall record of 49-31. They are 1st in the Northwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 4.0 as they are averaging 100.7 points per game while giving up 96.7 per contest. The Warriors have an overall record of 66-14. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 116.2 points per game and surrendering 104.4, good for a point differential of 11.8.

Valuable Utah Jazz Betting Trends

The Utah Jazz are 34-43-3 against the spread

The Utah Jazz are 41-39-0 against the over/under

Important Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 38-38-4 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 32-48-0 against the over/under

Key Utah Jazz Injuries

04/09/17 F Derrick Favors Rest "?" Monday vs. Golden State
04/09/17 PG George Hill Groin "?" Monday vs. Golden State
04/09/17 F Gordon Hayward Quad injured last game, "?" Monday vs. Golden State
04/09/17 PG Raul Neto Ankle injured last game, doubtful Monday vs. Golden State
04/09/17 G Rodney Hood Rest "?" Monday vs. Golden State

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

04/09/17 G Klay Thompson Rest "?" Monday vs. Utah
04/09/17 PG Stephen Curry Knee missed last game, probable Monday vs. Utah
04/09/17 F Matt Barnes Ankle injured last game, doubtful Monday vs. Utah

Player Spotlight

Gordon Hayward comes into this contest averaging 22 points per game while playing 34.6 minutes per night so far this season for the Jazz. He pulls down 5.4 rebounds per game and dishes out 3.5 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 47% while his free throw percentage is currently at 84%. Rudy Gobert averages 14 points per game in 33.9 minutes per contest this season. He averages 1.2 assists per contest and 12.8 rebounds per game for Utah. His field goal percentage is 67% for the year while his free throw percentage is 66%.

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Player Spotlight

Stephen Curry averages 25.3 points per game while playing 33.5 minutes per contest this year for the Warriors. He grabs 4.5 rebounds per game and has 6.6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage currently is at 90%. Klay Thompson averages 22.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 34.1 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.7 rebounds per contest and 2.1 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 86%.

Useful Team Statistics

Utah averages 100.7 points per contest this season which ranks them 29th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 3.91 and their shooting percentage is 47% as a team which has them ranked 9th. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 9th in the league. They average 43.3 rebounds per game and 20 assists per game which ranks them 18th and 28th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 18th with 13.6 per game. The Jazz allow 96.7 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 2nd and 17th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 40.1 rebounds a game which ranks 1st and they give up 17.8 assists per contest which puts them in 1st place in the league. They force 12.1 turnovers per game which ranks them 2nd in the league.

Useful Team Statistics

Golden State averages 116.2 points per game this year which ranks them 1st in the league. Their average scoring margin is 11.81 and their shooting percentage is 50% as a team which has them sitting in the 1st spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 3rd in the NBA. They average 44.4 rebounds per game and 30.5 assists per contest which ranks them 8th and 1st respectively. In the turnover department the Warriors rank 10th with 14.7 per game. The Warriors allow 104.4 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 statistics. Opponents average 43.6 rebounds a game which ranks 14th and they give up 22.6 assists per contest which puts them in 13th place in the league. The Warriors force 15.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 30th in the NBA.

Advanced Statistics

The Jazz have an offensive rating of 109.5 and a defensive rating of 105.3. In terms of pace they average 91.5 possessions per 48 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 53%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they shoot 3 pointers on 33% of their shots. Utah turns the ball over an average of 13.2 times per 100 possessions and they force 11.7 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 49%.

Advanced Statistics

The Warriors rating on offense is 115.8 and they have a defensive rating of 104. They get 99.8 possessions per 48 minutes and they have an effective field goal percentage of 56%. As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 60% and they attempt 3 pointers on 36% of their shot attempts. Golden State turns the ball over on 13.2 out of every 100 possessions and their opponents average 13.5 turnovers per 100 possessions. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the year is 49%.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Golden State -7.5

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