Utah Jazz (12-37) vs. Phoenix Suns (25-25)
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns February 7 2025 – On Friday, the Utah Jazz play against the Phoenix Suns at the Footprint Center. This is an interesting matchup as both the teams have been struggling to be consistent throughout the season. Utah is facing a rough patch this season with a winning percentage of 12-37. Phoenix has fallen short of expectations with a balanced win-loss record of 25-25. Phoenix has been on a 9 match winning streak against Utah. In this article, we give you our analysis and predictions for Friday’s matchup.
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns February 7 2025 Game Info
| When: | Friday, February 7, 2025, at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Footprint Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Jazz | +280 | +8.5 (-105) | Over 231.5 (-110) |
| Suns | -360 | -8.5 (-115) | Under 231.5 (-110) |
Oddsmakers have the Suns as an 8.5-point home favorite, which aligns with their dominance over Utah in recent matchups. The moneyline indicates that Phoenix is the overwhelming favorite, while Utah is a significant underdog at +280. The total sits at 231.5, suggesting an expectation of a high-scoring contest. Given Phoenix’s recent trend of hitting the over in five straight games, the total could be a strong consideration for bettors.
Lauri Markkanen (PF) vs. Devin Booker (SG)
Lauri Markkanen is still the main focus for the Jazz offense, as he leads the team with 19.3 points per game and grabs 6.2 rebounds. The Finnish forward has, however, struggled with his efficiency and consistency as his scoring output has not matched the expectations of a primary scoring option. Markkanen’s shooting ability makes him a key asset on offense, but his poor defensive impact and lack of success against above average defenders means that the Jazz cannot depend on him in the final moments of the game. Markanen has the potential to give Utah a fighting chance, but he has to be at his absolute best against a Suns team that has some good perimeter defenders.
Devin Booker is once again the heartbeat of the Suns’ offense, scoring 26 points per game and dishing out 6.6 assists. He has been the reason why Phoenix has remained competitive irrespective of their slumping form. Defenses face problems against Booker due to his elite shot generation and ability to score in a multitude of ways. However, his overall impact has suffered because of his turnovers (2.7 per game) and the Suns’ lack of reliable options. If Utah allows him to exploit their porous perimeter defense, he may be able to enjoy another good game.
Utah Jazz Struggles Continue on the Road
The Jazz have had a rough go of it this season, managing to win only 12 games, with a dismal 2-9 record over their last 11 contests. While posting an impressive win against Golden State (131-128), they have faced rather humiliating losses against Indiana (112-111) and Minnesota (138-113), which clearly outlines their defensive issues. Utah is yet to win a game on the road, and now the Utah Jazz has lost their last 6 games on the road. It is hard to see how the Jazz can stop teams while scoring so erratically, and they should be avoided against the Phoenix Suns, who are fighting to make the playoffs.
Phoenix Suns Can They Regain Momentum?
The Suns have not been performing well lately, with their most recent game resulting in a loss to Oklahoma City with a score of 140-109. Although a few players have managed to put points on the board, the team’s defensive and scoring issues have been a great concern. Nonetheless, they have managed to secure five out of six wins at home. While Phoenix has been strong, they have really been carrying the team on their backs and it is clear something needs to change to avoid another loss. This should be a good game for the Suns to win against a struggling Utah team.
Utah Jazz Betting Trends
Utah has been a nightmare for bettors, covering in only two of their last 11 games. They’ve also struggled against the Suns, losing nine straight head-to-head matchups. While the total has gone UNDER in five of Utah’s last seven games, their defensive struggles make it difficult to trust them against an elite scorer like Booker. Betting on Utah is a high-risk proposition.
Phoenix Suns Betting Trends
The Suns have been inconsistent against the spread, going 1-4 ATS in their last five. However, they’ve dominated at home, winning five of their last six. The OVER has hit in six of their last seven matchups against Utah, which aligns with their recent trend of high-scoring affairs. If Phoenix’s offense gets rolling early, expect another game that surpasses the total.
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns Betting Previews
This game is likely to be a one sided contest considering how Phoenix has dominated the statistical and historical parameters against Utah. With Phoenix stronger at home, the record of the Jazz on the road and the current form of the Suns makes this game appealing. As long as Booker’s elite scoring continues and the Jazz’s defense stays one of the worst in the league, this contest will not be competitive for long. The planning is clear for the Suns: take command from the start and withhold pressure until the end.
With regards to betting, Phoenix is the better side at -8.5 due to Utah’s ineptness in maintaining competitiveness against higher ranked teams. Choosing the OVER will also be a good idea as the Suns have regularly reached that figure in recent matches. For those with more insight into picking top class matches, placing a wager on Devin Booker scoring more points than is required should also bring in returns against the Jazz’s weak defense.
Score Prediction: Phoenix Suns 122, Utah Jazz 108.
