- Matchup: Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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This Wednesday, the Utah Jazz (12-23) head to Paycom Center to clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder (30-7).
In their previous encounter, the Jazz faced off against the Trail Blazers but fell short, losing 137-117. Utah recorded 19 fouls, while Portland had 16. The Jazz converted 19 of 48 three-point attempts. Portland, on the other hand, shot an impressive 95.2% from the free-throw line, nailing 20 of 21 attempts. Portland controlled the boards with a total of 45 rebounds (14 offensive, 31 defensive) and recorded 2 blocks. They also accumulated 32 assists and 9 steals in this match. Defensively, the Jazz permitted their opponents to shoot 52.7% from the field, with Portland hitting 49 out of 93 shots. The Jazz did manage 32 assists, forced 14 turnovers, and secured 11 steals while collecting 42 rebounds, including 14 offensive. Utah shot 82.4% from the free-throw line, converting 14 of 17 attempts, and concluded the contest with a field goal percentage of 48.9% (45 out of 92) and 13 out of 31 shots from behind the arc.
Lauri Markkanen made a significant contribution during the game, putting up 22 points on 8 of 17 shooting. He spent 32 minutes on the court and grabbed 4 rebounds, finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% along with 4 assists.
Heading into this game, the Jazz hold a record of 12-23 for the season. They are averaging 15.8 turnovers per game and committing 22.4 personal fouls. As a team, Utah collects an average of 44.4 rebounds per game and has made 1,053 assists this season, ranking them 4th in assists league-wide. The Jazz connect on 35.6% of their three-point attempts (485 of 1,362) and enjoy an 80.6% success rate from the free-throw line. They average 119.6 points per game, putting them 6th in the NBA, shooting at 46.3% from the floor.
On defense, Utah forces 13.5 turnovers a game while committing 22.0 personal fouls. They rank 28th in the league for assists allowed, giving up 1,057. The Jazz defense has a field goal percentage against of 49.2% (1,584 of 3,220) and concedes an average of 44.8 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 37.6% from beyond the arc against them, with Utah ranking 30th in points allowed per game at 127.0.
In their last outing, the Thunder suffered a defeat, losing 124-97 to the Hornets. They managed 20 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive rebounds, tallying 33 in total. Oklahoma City recorded 8 turnovers while securing 14 steals. The Hornets committed 23 fouls, leading the Thunder to the free-throw line for 27 shots, converting 18 for a rate of 66.7%. From long-range, Oklahoma City made 11 of 39 attempts (28.2%). Overall, they shot 34 of 93 from the field, achieving a percentage of 36.6%, while allowing the Hornets to shoot 53.2% with 41 of 77 from the field and 51.4% from three (19 of 37), and 23 of 25 from the charity stripe (92.0%). The Thunder allowed Charlotte to take down 52 rebounds, including 12 on offense.
For Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a key player, scoring 21 points in 30 minutes with 6 assists. He shot 7 of 21 from the field, giving him a 33.3% shooting rate, along with 2 rebounds.
Oklahoma City boasts a solid record of 30-7 this season. On the offensive end, the Thunder are shooting 49.1% from the field, ranking 3rd in the league. They have scored a total of 4,486 points this year, averaging 121.2 per game, and are securing 43.9 rebounds each contest. Their assist rate stands at 25.8 per game (17th in the league), with 12.5 turnovers on average. The Thunder commit 20.4 personal fouls per game and have a free-throw percentage of 83.2%.
Defensively, Oklahoma City allows 37.6% shooting on three-point attempts (542 of 1,441), while opponents make 76.1% of their free throws. They give up 23.9 assists and 44.2 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd and 16th in the NBA, respectively. The Thunder lead the league in opponent points per game allowed with 107.6. They create 18.1 turnovers per game and have a field goal percentage against of 43.4% (best in the league).
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s matchup?
Prediction: Opt for Oklahoma City
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