Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Utah Jazz will be on the road Wednesday night with an 8:00 PM game in Oklahoma City inside the Paycom Center against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Utah has 12 wins and 23 losses this season as of Wednesday. The Oklahoma City Thunder stays home on Wednesday night as the best team in basketball with 30 wins and seven losses overall. Utah comes into Wednesday with only 12 wins through 35 games, riding a 4-game skid after a 20-point road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Oklahoma City comes into Wednesday night with 30 wins and seven losses overall, riding a two-game losing streak after a near 30-point home loss to Charlotte earlier this week. See why our NBA Picks for the Utah Jazz vs. Oklahoma City Thunder are the Best!
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Utah looks to get back on Track.
The Utah Jazz is one of the NBA's worst teams, coming into Wednesday night struggling immensely. The Utah offense has been solid this season, averaging 119.7 points on 46% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Utah is one of the league's worst teams, allowing 127 points per game through 35 games this season, and the Jazz have allowed 126.75 points per game over their last 4 losses. Offensively, Utah did score the ball well in their previous match against Portland, pouring in 117 points, including 60 in the second half, on 49% shooting from the floor, and the Jazz knocked down 13 triples in the game. Utah did lose the rebounding battle by three and turned the ball over 15 times in the loss. Defensively, Utah was atrocious, allowing 137 points after Portland scored 78 in the first half on 53% from the floor. Portland also knocked down 19 triples in the game. Lauri Markkanen led the show for the Utah offense in their last outing with 22 points on 17 shots.
Lauri Markkanen leads the Utah offense this season as one of four players on the roster scoring in double digits. Markannen averages 27.9 points per game in just under 36 minutes per contest. Keyonte George is second on the team, averaging 24.5 points, and leads the team in dishing out 6.9 assists. Walker Kessler averages 14.4 points, good enough for third on the team, but has played just 5 times this season. Rookie Ace Bailey is 4th on the roster, averaging 10.4 points in just under 24 minutes per game. Big man Jusuf Nurkic averages 9.9 points and leads the team, pulling in 9.5 rebounds per game.
Injuries: Kevin Love and Ace Bailey at GTD, George Niang is out, and Walker Kessler is OFS
Oklahoma City tries to find its rhythm
The Oklahoma City offense is one of the best in the league as the Thunder average 121.9 points on 49% shooting from the floor, but have averaged only 101 points per game during their two-game losing streak. Defensively, Oklahoma City is just as strong, holding opponents to 107.6 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 116 points per game during its last two outings. Defensively, Oklahoma City had one of its worst games of the season Monday night, allowing 124 points as Charlotte shot 53% from the floor and knocked down 19 triples. Offensively, Oklahoma City was terrible, scoring 97 points on 37% shoot from the floor and 28% from beyond the arc. The Thunder lost the rebounding battle by 19 and turned the ball over eight times in the game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City offense this season, averaging 31.9 points and 6.4 assists per game. Chet Holmgren is second on the roster, averaging 18.2 points, and Jalen Williams averaged 17.2 points per game. Ajay Mitchell averaged 13.9 points, while Aaron Wiggins averaged 10.3 points per game. Big man Isaiah Hartenstein averages 11.2 points to go along with the team-leading 10.4 rebounds per game.
Injuries: Alex Caruso is Day to Day, Brooks Barnhizer, Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein, Ousmane Dieng, Nikola Topic, and Thomas Sorber are all out.
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,494.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,859.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +1,788.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,428.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,400.00 |
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Spread Pick
- Oklahoma City Thunder ATS (2 Units)
The Utah Jazz is one of the NBA’s worst teams, and that will continue on Wednesday. Look for the Thunder to bounce back from their recent two-game losing streak with a resounding win at home. Take Oklahoma City to put it all together on Wednesday night, despite all the injuries. Take Oklahoma City to return to their winning ways as they dominate Utah for 48 minutes in this matchup. The Thunder will get a blowout winning cover Wednesday night to pick up their 31st victory of the season.
Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Over/Under Pick
- Under
Oklahoma City has a resounding offense, and that will continue in this matchup. Look for Oklahoma City to put up a ton of points against a terrible Utah team. Utah also scores the ball well, but will struggle against a tough Oklahoma City defense. Look for the Thunder to run it up offensively, but their defense will set the tone. Take Oklahoma City to get the wind and cover Wednesday night, but the total will go under, as Utah will be unable to keep up with Oklahoma City's defensive pressure.
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