Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 17/11/2023, 11:26  by Joseph King | Modified on 17/11/2023 at 11:37 in NBA Predictions

The Phoenix Suns and the Utah Jazz face off for this West: Group A matchup in the NBA’s new In-Season Tournament on Friday night. The Jazz will be playing their third group stage game and will be looking to extend their perfect 2-0 record. Utah sits second in the group, trailing the 2-0 LA Lakers on points differential. With four games to play in the group stage, Utah is well-poised to secure a spot in the knockout rounds if they can secure a win here or against the Lakers in their final match. In the Western Conference, the Jazz sit in 11th-place with a record of four wins and seven defeats. The hosts are on a two-game winning streak after a 127-121 win over the Grizzlies was followed up with a 115-99 victory over the Trail Blazers. They’ll be well-rested for this game with their last game coming on Tuesday.

The Phoenix Suns have experienced a mixed start to the 2023/24 NBA season. After the blockbuster trade to bring Bradley Beal over from the Wizards, Suns fans haven’t had the opportunity to see all three stars take to the court together yet. Phoenix started the year slow out of the gates with a 2-4 record before winning three of the next five to move to 5-6 on the year. The Suns lost their only In-Season Tournament group stage game so far, a 122-119 defeat to the LA Lakers last Friday. Their 0-1 record has them sitting fourth in the group but still with time to turn things around. Phoenix still have three group stage games to play and will be expecting to get their first win on the board here. The Suns got Devin Booker back in their most recent game against the Timberwolves on Wednesday. Phoenix recorded a brilliant 133-115 win against a red-hot Minnesota team sporting the best defense in the NBA.