Everything you need to know about the Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns in-season tourney game
The Utah Jazz (5-6) will be hosting the Phoenix Suns (4-7) in Salt Lake City for an In-Season tournament matchup on Friday night. Unfortunately, the Suns may be without Bradley Beal and Devin Booker, who are currently dealing with injuries.
In the Suns' 133-115 win against the Timberwolves, Booker managed 31 points, shooting 12 of 22 from the field, with five assists and four rebounds. This was his first game after being out for five games due to a strained right calf, and he will be a game-time decision for the matchup against the Jazz. Bradley Beal, who has been struggling with a back injury, missed the first seven games of the season and is highly unlikely to play against the Jazz.
On the other hand, the Jazz are on a two-game winning streak with Jordan Clarkson leading the way with 30 points in their latest 115-99 win against the Trail Blazers. Lauri Markkanen also contributed to Utah's victory with 21 points and nine rebounds during the In-Season Tournament.
Following Friday’s game, The Jazz will again host the Suns on Sunday, Nov. 19.
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns starting lineups
Here are the projected lineups for Monday’s regular season game, according to RotoWire:
Utah Jazz:
PG K. George
SG J. Clarkson
SF Ochai Agbaji
PF L Markkanen
Phoenix Suns:
PG D Booker
SG Eric Gordon
PF Kevin Durant
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns Injury News
Utah Jazz:
Player | Injury | Timeline |
Elbow | Out |
Phoenix Suns:
Player | Injury | Timeline |
G Devin Booker | Calf | Game-time decision |
Back | Game-time decision | |
G Bradley Beal | Back | Game-time decision |
Knee | Out |
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns lines, betting odds
The Suns are favorites to defeat the Jazz, according to the BetMGM NBA odds.
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Spread: Suns (-5.5)
Moneyline: Suns (-230); Jazz (+194)
Over/under: 235.5
Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns predictions
Sportsbookwire.com: Suns 123, Jazz 116
Staff writes: "The Suns are a much different team when Booker plays, and he is excelling as the starting point guard. Phoenix also has F Kevin Durant and C Jusuf Nurkic, who can be more productive with Kessler out for Utah. The Suns are 3-1-1 ATS on the road this season and have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 meetings overall."
Winners and Whiners: Utah Jazz +3
Staff writes: "the Suns have been subpar in the offensive end. They are only averaging 113.8 points per 100 possessions, and Utah is just behind at 111.9 points per 100. Utah is clicking offensively, averaging a stellar 119 points in their last four games. The Jazz have covered in three of their last four home games and I expect another solid performance at home. This is an in-season tournament game. The Suns are 0-1 in tournament play while the Jazz are 2-0."
PicksWise: Suns are the better team
Staff writes: "I can’t see past the Suns and they are in much greater need of a win. KD and Booker should be too much to handle for better teams than the Jazz. I’m going with Phoenix."
ESPN: Jazz at 52.1% to win
According to ESPN's Matchup Predictor, The Utah Jazz have a 52.1% chance of betting the Phoenix Suns on Friday Night.
NBA: Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz odds, picks and predictions
How to watch Utah Jazz vs. Phoenix Suns, TV Channel, streaming info
Game Day: Friday, Nov. 17, 2023
Game Time: 10:00 p.m., ET
TV Channel: ESPN
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Arena: Delta Center
Live stream: Watch on Fubo
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