Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets Picks and Predictions for Monday, February 23, 2026
The Utah Jazz will be on the road Monday night for a game in Houston against the Houston Rockets, and we have you ready to roll with our Utah vs Houston prediction. Utah enters this matchup with only 18 wins through 57 games this season. The Houston Rockets go back home Monday with 34 wins and 21 losses this season. Utah comes into this game having lost three of the last five, including two in a row, after a 9-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. The Houston Rockets have dropped two of the last three after a 2-point road loss against the New York Knicks last time out. Read more about this Utah vs Houston prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
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Utah looks for any hope
Offensively, Utah is averaging 118.2 points on 47% shooting from the floor this season through 57 games played. Defensively, Utah has been one of the worst teams in the league, allowing 125.9 points per game this season and 129 during its current two-game losing streak. Offensively, Utah did score the ball in their last outing, scoring 114 points on 49% shooting. Defensively, Utah was outmatched, allowing 123 points, including 68 in the second half, as Memphis shot 49% from the field. Utah did win the rebounding battle by 4, but turned the ball over 24 times in the loss. Isaiah Collier led the way for the Utah offense with 24 points and five assists on 16 shots.
Lauri Markkanen leads the Utah offense this season, averaging 26.7 points per game. Keyonte George is averaging 23.8 points, while Jaren Jackson Jr. has averaged 23.3 points per game for Utah this season. Isaiah Collier is averaging 10.7 points and leads the team, dishing out 7.4 assists. Jusuf Nurkic averages 10.9 points to go along with the team-leading 10.4 rebounds per game.
Key Injury Report for Utah:
- Jusuf Nurkic (GTD) – Nose
- Lauri Markkanen (GTD) – Illness
- Keyonte George (GTD) – Ankle
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (OFS) – Knee
- Walker Kessler (OFS) - Shoulder
Houston tries to get back rolling
The Houston Rockets have been a potent offensive team this season, averaging 114.3 points on 47% shooting, but have averaged only 104 points per game over their last two losses. Offensively, Houston struggled a bit in their last outing, scoring 106 points on 48% shooting and 39% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Houston struggled, allowing 108 points, including 33 in the fourth quarter, as New York shot 49% from the field. Houston won the rebounding battle by 15, but turned the ball over 20 times in the loss period. Kevin Durant led the Houston offense in their last game with 30 points on 26 shots.
Kevin Durant leads the Houston offense this season with 26.1 points per game. Alperen Sengun is second on the Houston roster, averaging 24 points to go over the team-leading 9.1 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game. Amen Thompson is third on the team with 17.4 points, and Jabari Smith Jr averages 15.3 points in 35 minutes per game this season.
Key Injury Report for Houston:
- Jae’Sean Tate (GTD) -Knee
- Steven Adams (OFS) – Ankle
- Fred VanVleet (Out) - Knee
Utah vs Houston Pick
- Utah vs Houston Spread Pick
The Houston Rockets are the far better team in this matchup and will jump out early on one of the worst teams in the league. Look for Houston to use their depth and talent all over the floor to overwhelm Utah. Houston has an elite defense that allows 16 fewer points per game than the Jazz, and that would be the difference. Take the Rockets Monday night to do the work, and they get the winning cover at home against the Utah Jazz.
Utah vs Houston Over/Under Pick
Both teams have scored well this season, but that will not be the case in this matchup. Look for Houston to rely on one of their best defenses in the NBA as they hunt for victory. Take Houston to stifle Utah from the opening tip in front of their home fans, leading to the victory in this matchup. Take the under on Monday night as the Houston Rockets guard for 48 minutes, resulting in the win.
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