The Utah Jazz will visit the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The game will start at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on KJZZ. This game is in the middle of the NBA regular season.
The Utah Jazz have struggled recently. They lost their last three games. Against the Houston Rockets, they lost by 34 points. Cody Williams scored 27 points in that game. In their game against the Denver Nuggets, they lost by 13 points. Kyle Filipowski scored 25 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been doing well. They won their last three games. They beat the Los Angeles Lakers by 43 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points in that game. They also won against the Detroit Pistons by 4 points. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points in that game.
Thunder Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are having a strong season. They are led by Head Coach Mark Daigneault. The team plays in the Western Conference and is part of the Northwest Division. Their record for the 2026 regular season is 61-16, which places them first in both their conference and division.
The Thunder have been performing well at home with a record of 33-7. They have also excelled on the road with a 28-9 record. In their last ten games, they have maintained their strong form, winning all ten. The team is currently on a four-game winning streak.
In recent games, the Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 139-96. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points in that game. They also won against the Detroit Pistons 114-110, with Gilgeous-Alexander contributing 47 points. Another victory came against the New York Knicks, where the Thunder won 111-100.
The Thunder’s offensive stats are impressive, with an average of 118.9 points per game. They rank fifth in points per game and sixth in field goal percentage at 48.2%. Defensively, they allow only 107.5 points per game, ranking second in the league. Their field goal percentage allowed is the best in the league at 43.5%.
Jazz Preview
The Utah Jazz had a challenging season. They ended with a record of 21-57. At home, they won 13 games and lost 27. On the road, they had 8 wins and 30 losses.
The Jazz struggled in their last 10 games, losing all of them. They were ranked 15th in the Western Conference. In the Northwest Division, they were 5th.
Offensively, the Jazz scored an average of 117.2 points per game. They were 9th in the league for points per game. They attempted 90.5 field goals per game, ranking 3rd.
Defensively, the Jazz allowed 125.6 points per game. This was the highest in the league. They also allowed opponents to make 15.3 three-pointers per game, which was the most in the league.
Statistical Breakdown for Thunder vs Jazz
The game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Utah Jazz will likely be influenced by key stats. The Thunder’s strong defense, allowing only 107.5 points per game, contrasts with the Jazz’s defense, which allows 125.6 points per game. Oklahoma City’s effective field goal percentage is also higher, ranking fifth, while Utah’s ranks 20th. The Thunder’s ability to score 118.9 points per game, compared to the Jazz’s 117.2, could also play a role.
- Thunder Points Per Game: 118.9 (5th)
- Jazz Points Per Game: 117.2 (9th)
- Thunder Points Per Game Allowed: 107.5 (2nd)
- Jazz Points Per Game Allowed: 125.6 (30th)
- Thunder Field Goal Percentage: 48.2% (6th)
- Jazz Field Goal Percentage: 46.6% (16th)
- Thunder Effective Field Goal Percentage: 55.9% (5th)
- Jazz Effective Field Goal Percentage: 53.6% (20th)
- Thunder Free Throw Percentage: 82.0% (2nd)
- Jazz Free Throw Percentage: 79.0% (12th)
Betting Insights
As the game approaches, bettors are looking at key trends to make informed decisions. Both teams have shown patterns against the spread and in over/under outcomes. These insights can help guide betting choices for this game. Below are the top five trends to consider.
- The away team has covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games.
- The home team has gone over the total in 3 of their last 4 games.
- The away team has hit the under in 6 of their last 8 road games.
- The home team has covered the spread in 5 of their last 7 home games.
- The away team has gone over the total in 5 of their last 6 games.
Free Betting Prediction for Thunder vs Jazz
The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a strong position for this game. Their defense is one of the best in the league, allowing only 107.5 points per game. This contrasts sharply with the Utah Jazz, who allow 125.6 points per game. The Thunder’s ability to limit their opponents’ scoring could be a key factor.
Offensively, the Thunder have been consistent, scoring 118.9 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a standout player, contributing significantly in recent games. The Jazz, while scoring 117.2 points per game, have struggled defensively. This could make it difficult for them to keep up with the Thunder’s scoring pace.
Given the Thunder’s strong form and the Jazz’s struggles, the Thunder are likely to win. The odds favor the Thunder, and their recent performances back this up. The spread of -22.5 reflects the expected dominance of the Thunder in this game.
- Our Free Prediction: Thunder -22.5
