The Oklahoma City Thunder (21-1) and Utah Jazz (7-13) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. EST from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will be broadcast live on KJZZ.
The Thunder are favored by 9.5 on the spread (Thunder -9.5), with the over/under set at 235.5 total points. The Thunder are -425 favorites to win outright on the moneyline, while the Jazz are +330 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Thunder vs. Jazz predictions and NBA picks for Sunday, December 7.
My Thunder vs Jazz Prediction
- Thunder vs Jazz pick: Jazz 1H Moneyline (+225)
My Thunder vs Jazz best bet is on the Jazz to win the first half, with the best price currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Thunder vs Jazz Odds
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-9.5 -110 | 235.5 -115o / -105u | -425 |
| Jazz Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+9.5 -110 | 235.5 -115o / -105u | +330 |
Thunder vs Jazz NBA Preview
The 1H Dog vs Coasting Teams system focuses on NBA first-half moneyline opportunities where strong teams (OKC) often start slow against inferior opponents (Utah).
During the regular season, underdogs with modest Pythagorean ratings 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.
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By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early game edges.
Thunder vs Jazz Prediction, Betting Analysis
This doesn't seem too crazy of a pick, especially with this game being in Salt Lake City.
The last time these two teams faced off, the Thunder walloped the Jazz by the score of 144-112. However, Utah had walked out of the first half with a 68-67 lead.
Then, as the second half began, the defending NBA Champs shut down the Jazz to come away with yet another convincing victory.
It seems like a reach, but given the history and Oklahoma City's ability to make high-end adjustments at the half, this isn't a terrible flier to take.
Pick: Utah Jazz 1H Moneyline
Spread
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Moneyline
As mentioned, we have singled out the first half moneyline in favor of the Jazz.
Over/Under
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Jazz vs Thunder Betting Trends
