The Utah Jazz will travel to face the San Antonio Spurs at the Frost Bank Center. The game is set for Monday, November 2, 2026, at 8:30 PM. The Spurs are favored in this early season matchup.
The Jazz are off to a rough start with a 1-5 record. They currently sit at 14th in the Western Conference. The team is on a four-game losing streak.
The Spurs, on the other hand, have a strong start with a 4-2 record. They are 6th in the Western Conference. The Spurs have won their last four games.
In their last meeting on October 28, the Spurs defeated the Jazz 117-111. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 36 points. The Jazz will look to improve their play on the road in this rematch.
Spurs vs Jazz At a Glance
- Game Location: Frost Bank Center
- Jazz Current Record: 1-5
- Spurs Current Record: 4-2
- TV Broadcast: KJZZ
- Favorite Team: Spurs at -1239 MoneyLine
- Star Player Last Game: Victor Wembanyama scored 43 points for the Spurs
San Antonio Spurs: A Look at the Team's Current Form
Offensive Overview
The San Antonio Spurs are scoring 117.3 points per game, ranking them 12th in the league. They are also averaging 93.2 field goal attempts per game, which places them 5th. Their field goal percentage is 46.5%, putting them in the middle of the pack at 13th.
San Antonio is making 12.7 three-pointers per game, ranking 22nd. They attempt 36.3 threes per game, placing them 21st. Their three-point percentage stands at 34.9%, which is 15th in the league.
Defensive Insights
On defense, the Spurs are allowing 110.2 points per game, ranking them 12th. They are giving up 12.0 three-pointers per game, which places them 8th. They allow a league-low 32.2 three-point attempts per game.
The team allows a 45.5% field goal percentage from opponents, placing them 12th in this category. Their effective field goal percentage allowed is 52.2%, ranking 11th. They also lead the league by allowing only 19.5 free throw attempts per game.
Key Players to Watch
Victor Wembanyama is a standout with 28.0 points and 10.7 rebounds per game. He also averages 3.0 assists and 4.2 blocks. His field goal percentage is 48.5%.
Dylan Harper is another key player, scoring 18.5 points per game. He also contributes 5.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists. Harper's free throw percentage is an impressive 89.5%.
Upcoming Schedule
The Spurs will face the Utah Jazz at Frost Bank Center. They will also play against the Dallas Mavericks at home. Following that, they will travel to face the Sacramento Kings.
Team Betting Trends
- The Spurs have won their last 3 games straight up.
- They are 4-1 straight up as favorites this season.
- The team is 2-4 against the spread in all games.
- Their last 3 games have hit the over 2 times.
The Utah Jazz Aim to Bounce Back on the Road
Offensive Performance
The Utah Jazz rank 24th in points per game with 108.7. They average 100.7 possessions per game, placing them 9th in the league. Their field goal percentage is 44.2, which ranks 23rd.
From beyond the arc, the Jazz make 11.7 three-pointers per game, ranked 25th. They shoot 32.7 percent from three-point range, also ranking 23rd. Their free throw percentage stands at 77.3, placing them 16th.
Defensive Struggles
The Jazz allow 118.8 points per game, ranking 25th in the league. They give up a field goal percentage of 45.8, placing them 17th. Their three-point defense is weaker, allowing 37.6 percent, ranked 24th.
Utah excels in steals, ranking 2nd with 6.2 per game. However, they struggle with blocked shots, ranking 25th with 6.5 per game. The Jazz also allow 24.7 free throws made per game, ranking 29th.
Key Players to Watch
Keyonte George is a standout for the Jazz, averaging 21.7 points and 6.3 assists per game. He shoots 46.2 percent from the field. Ace Bailey contributes 13.3 points and leads with 7.8 rebounds per game.
Lauri Markkanen adds 15.4 points per game and shoots 35.5 percent from the field. Darryn Peterson averages 13.3 points and 4.3 rebounds. Jaxson Hayes provides depth with 8.0 points and 6.6 rebounds.
Injury Report
The Jazz are without Jaren Jackson Jr., who is out for 6-8 weeks with a torn MCL. Jusuf Nurkić is also sidelined with a foot injury. His return will be evaluated in one week.
Betting Trends
- The Jazz are 0-3 straight up in their last three games.
- They are 1-5 straight up in their last ten games.
- Against the spread, they are 1-5 in all games this season.
- As underdogs, they have not won a game straight up, standing at 0-5.
- They have not hit the over in their last three games.
Spurs vs Jazz Prediction: Over 231.5
The Jazz have struggled defensively, allowing 118.8 points per game, ranking 25th in the league. Their defense is especially vulnerable to three-point shots, allowing opponents to shoot 37.6% from deep. This could lead to a high-scoring game when facing the Spurs, who score 117.3 points per game.
The Spurs have been solid offensively, ranking 12th in points per game with 117.3. They also play at a fast pace, with 100.4 possessions per game, ranked 10th in the league. This fast pace, combined with the Jazz's defensive struggles, is likely to push the total score over the line.
Head-to-head matchups have recently resulted in high scores, with their last game ending Spurs 117, Jazz 111. The Spurs have won their last four games, with their offense performing well. This indicates the potential for another high-scoring result.
Betting trends also support this pick, as the Spurs' over/under record in the last three games is 2-1. With the Jazz's defensive issues and the Spurs' strong offense, choosing over 231.5 points is a logical pick.
- Spurs vs Jazz Prediction: Over 231.5
- Spurs vs Jazz Score: Spurs 123 - Jazz 115
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