Western Conference Game of the Week. My selection is on Houston minus the points over Utah at 9 pm ET on Thursday.
The Rockets are in a good spot to bounce back ATS after three straight non-covers, coming off a 121-114 home win over Atlanta on Tuesday. With two days off after this contest, expect Houston to bring full intensity as it looks to avenge a 124-115 loss in Salt Lake City back on February 22nd.
Utah, on the other hand, has been reeling, winning just once since the start of March. The Jazz enter this contest on a three-game SU and ATS skid, suffering blowout losses by 22, 29, and 37 points. With a grueling five-game road trip beginning tomorrow in Denver, their focus could be elsewhere.
Look for the Rockets to take care of business against a struggling Jazz squad.
Take Houston. Projected score: Rockets 124, Jazz 106.