Phoenix Suns vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 06/02/2025, 23:46  by Joseph King | Modified on 06/02/2025 at 23:51 in NBA Predictions

Two Western Conference teams face off on Friday evening as the 10th-place Phoenix Suns host the 14th-placed Utah Jazz. The Suns come into this contest with a 25-25 record while the Jazz’s 12-37 mark is the third worst in the league. Let’s get started on the match prediction.

It’s a strange time for the Suns whose locker room could be in turmoil. They reportedly tried hard to offload Bradley Beal, and later 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant, before the end of the trade deadline on February 6th.

With a number of potentially disgruntled players and a team that is underachieving, it’s anybody’s guess as to how the rest of the season will play out. Phoenix is on a three-game losing streak following a demoralizing 140-109 road loss to the Thunder on Wednesday.

The hosts are now holding the final play-in spot, although the fine margins separating the competitive Western Conference sees them only three games behind the Clippers in sixth.

Utah will be high in confidence ahead of this matchup after a 131-128 home win over the Warriors means they’ve won two of their last three outings.

Walker Kessler dominated the boards, finishing with 18 rebounds to go along with 15 points and three blocks. The Jazz have actually been better on the road this season where they’ve won seven of their 12 games overall.