The Golden State Warriors (26-22) and Utah Jazz (15-32) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 9:00 p.m. ET from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will broadcast live on KJZZ.
The Warriors are 9.5-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread (Warriors -9.5), with the over/under set at 239.5 total points. Golden State is a -350 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Utah is +275 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Warriors vs. Jazz predictions and NBA picks for Wednesday, January 28.
Warriors vs Jazz Prediction, Picks
- Warriors vs Jazz pick: Jazz First Half Moneyline (+220)
My Jazz vs. Warriors best bet is on Utah to win the first half at +220, with the best price currently available at bet365, but make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Warriors vs Jazz Odds
| Warriors Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -110 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | -350 |
| Jazz Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -110 | 239.5 -110o / -110u | +275 |
Warriors vs Jazz NBA Preview
This NBA system focuses on first half moneyline opportunities where strong teams often start slow against inferior opponents, which may be the case for the Warriors in tonight's matchup against the Jazz.
During the regular season, underdogs like with modest Pythagorean ratings like the Jazz face elite opponents with high win records who may be pacing themselves or conserving energy early in games.
These matchups frequently occur when the superior team is in cruise control, relying on second half adjustments rather than urgency in the opening quarters.
Meanwhile, the underdog typically plays with early intensity and effort, creating value in short term situations before talent disparity takes over.
Warriors vs Jazz Predictions, Betting Analysis
By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early game edges.
So, let's back the Jazz on the first half moneyline at +220 on Wednesday night.
Pick: Jazz First Half Moneyline (+220)
Spread
I'm staying away from the spread in this game.
Moneyline
My Jazz vs Warriors betting prediction is on Utah to win the first half at +220.
Over/Under
No play on the total.
Jazz vs Warriors Betting Trends
