NBA betting action sees the Utah Jazz<\/strong> taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/strong> on Friday January 9 at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. \u00a0Cappers Picks provides free NBA handicapping tips all season long.<\/p>\n OKC needs to collect all the wins they can as they look to chase down a playoff spot in the West. <\/p>\n Utah Jazz<\/a> (13-23) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> (17-19)<\/strong> Click here to view today’s… ATS Matchup Insight<\/a> | CP Insider Gambling Preview<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n This is one they have to have.<\/p>\n The Jazz are looking to keep things rolling as they visit OKC off their best win of the season – a 20 pointer at Chicago (nobody saw that coming).<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63742&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n They are still far from relevance in the West but at 6-4 in their last 10 they are not the pushover their record indicated and even the losses have been close of late.<\/p>\n This is another game in which they will be the underdog and on the road.<\/p>\n In both situations they have performed well against the spread: 17-13 as a dog and 12-7 on the road.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63727&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n In the emphatic win over the Bulls Utah got some big production up front against one of the better frontlines around.<\/p>\n Derrick Favors and Rudy Gobert both had double-doubles and Trevor Booker came off the bench to chip in 15 points as well.<\/p>\n The Bulls had an off shooting night and the Jazz took advantage. Not sure they can count on another one from Kevin Durant and Co.<\/p>\n The Thunder are trying to get back into the race in the West now that they are healthy but it is a real challenge.<\/p>\n They went on a nice run with the return of KD and Russell Westbrook but times have been tougher over the last couple of weeks as they have posted only 5-5 record in their last 10.<\/p>\n They host Utah looking for an easy game after back to back road losses to Golden State and San Antonio. I admire the move to bring in Dion Waiters to boost the offense.<\/p>\n Since coming back from injury Durant is averaging only 24ppg.<\/p>\n If that number holds it will represent his lowest scoring total since his rookie season but since he is shooting over 50% from the field and a career high 43% from deep I think it is more about usage then effectiveness.<\/p>\n [dfads params=’groups=63741&limit=1&return_javascript=0′]<\/p>\n That is all well and good for his career but the team and its backers need more of Durant, not less, if they are going to win.<\/p>\n NBA Handicapping Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n Strong Lean…Under is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings.<\/p>\n\n
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\nFriday January 9<\/strong>
\n8:00PM<\/strong>
\nChesapeake Energy Arena – Oklahoma City, OK<\/strong>
\nFSOK<\/strong>
\nNBA Betting Lines: \u00a0Oklahoma City -11.5<\/strong>
\nNBA Betting Total: \u00a0198.5<\/strong>
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NBA Prediction: \u00a0Oklahoma City – 11.5<\/h3>\n