The Utah Jazz travel to Chase Center to face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference matchup on Tuesday night. The Warriors, sitting at 11th in the conference with a 22-23 record, are aiming to get back to .500 and snap out of their recent struggles. Meanwhile, the Jazz, who are at the bottom of the West with a 10-34 record, come into this game looking to end a six-game losing streak.
Golden State has dominated this matchup recently, winning the last six meetings against Utah, including a commanding 127-86 victory earlier this season. The Jazz will have their hands full dealing with Stephen Curry and a Warriors team that typically plays well at home. However, both teams come into this game with injury concerns and questions to answer.
Utah Jazz Preview – Can the Underdogs Compete?
The Utah Jazz are coming off a 125-110 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. Lauri Markkanen and Collin Sexton each scored 19 points in the loss, but the Jazz struggled defensively, giving up 125 points. Utah ranks 30th in the league in turnovers, averaging 17.8 per game, and those mistakes have been costly.
One bright spot for Utah has been rookie point guard Isaiah Collier, who has taken on a larger role recently. Collier is coming off back-to-back solid performances, contributing 12 points, eight rebounds, and three steals against Milwaukee. His defensive intensity will be key as he likely matches up against Stephen Curry. However, with multiple key players like Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson listed as injured, the Jazz’s depth will be tested.
Utah’s 3-16 road record highlights their struggles this season, and facing a motivated Warriors team on the road will be a significant challenge. To have any chance, Utah will need to minimize turnovers and find consistent scoring outside of Markkanen and Sexton.
Golden State Warriors Preview – Can Curry Bounce Back?
The Warriors are looking to recover after a tough 118-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night. Stephen Curry’s shooting slump continued in that game, as he went just 4-for-17 from the field and scored 13 points. Over his last four games, Curry is shooting just 38.1% overall and 32.4% from beyond the arc, well below his usual standards.
Golden State’s defense remains a strength, allowing just 111.5 points per game, which ranks 10th in the league. Andrew Wiggins has stepped up offensively, scoring 20 points in the loss to the Lakers, and Buddy Hield has provided scoring off the bench. However, the Warriors need Curry to regain his form to solidify their playoff push in the tightly contested Western Conference.
Injury issues continue to affect Golden State as Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga remain sidelined. Despite the absences, the Warriors have a significant advantage in talent and experience over a struggling Jazz team. Playing at home, where they are 12-12 this season, Golden State will look to take care of business against the conference’s last-place team.
Betting Prediction
The Warriors are heavy favorites with a spread of -13.5 and a total set at 228.5 points. While Golden State has struggled with consistency this season, their dominance over Utah in recent matchups suggests they can cover the large spread. Utah’s turnover issues and poor road record make it difficult to see them keeping this game close.
Expect the Warriors to control the pace and pull away early. Utah’s offensive struggles combined with Golden State’s defensive capabilities also point to the under being a strong play. Look for Curry to have a bounce-back performance and lead the Warriors to a comfortable win at home.
Pick: Golden State -13.5 and Under 228.5
