With all of the attention that the Golden State Warriors get there is a fact that is quickly forgotten. Last year the Houston Rockets were only one win away from making the NBA Finals. As a consequence, the Rockets have been one of the bet on NBA choices to upend the Golden State dynasty this year. By contrast the Utah Jazz are not a top tier favorite in the Western Conference. But their stout defense frustrates all opponents and makes Utah a strong betting value. Houston and scoring machine superstar James Harden offer a stark contrast.
Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz Game 4
Date and Time: Monday, April 22, 2019, 10:30 p.m. ET
Location: Vivant Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
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Rockets vs. Jazz TV Coverage: TNT
Houston Rockets
Certainly, the Rockets demonstrated their full offensive firepower with a 122-90 game one win. Of great concern was the fact that the vaunted Utah defense was rendered helpless by Houston in this one. Namely James Harden poured in 29 points and added 10 rebounds in the win. Center Clint Capela also demonstrated his value with 16 points and 12 rebounds in the win.
Utah Jazz
Utah deserves a considerable amount of credit for their success under head coach Quin Snyder. Indeed, Snyder has made the Jazz a regular playoff team. Most important of all they have the proven ability to get the money. Utah was one of the most profitable teams on the board this year. But what is missing is a marquee man like Harden. In turn, Donovan Mitchell did average 23.8 points per online gambling game during the season for the Jazz. However, Harden is on a different planet altogether.
James Harden was the 2018 NBA Most Valuable Player and is a seven time All Star. Correlate that to the fact Harden has won back to back NBA scoring titles.
Houston has been a solid bet on NBA value on the road recently. As an example, the Rockets have lost only four of their last 12 away matchups. Three of their last five away games have gone under the total. In the same way Utah has been a good betting value at Vivant Smart Home Arena. In their last eight home games the Jazz have gotten the money five times.
Now Utah has had the vastly superior sportsbook value in their head to head series with Houston. Six of the last eight meetings in this head to head series have gone to the Jazz. Four of the last five between these teams have gone under the total. However, the Rockets have had their best success against the Jazz at Utah. Houston has gotten the cash in three of their last four visits to Vivint Smart Home Arena. Three of the last five between these teams at Utah have gone under the total.
Matchup to Watch
On this occasion James Harden is the ultimate Bet on NBA matchup difference. Consider he led the NBA with an astounding 26.1 points per game.
Rockets vs. Jazz NBA games Betting Odds Picks
On the whole the Houston Rockets are a threat to go all the way to the Finals.
Rockets vs. Jazz NBA Betting Online Pick: Houston Rockets
Rockets vs. Jazz NBA Betting Online Score Prediction: Rockets 110, Utah 95