Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs: Preview, Odds, and Predictions for November 9 Game

The Utah Jazz and the San Antonio Spurs are set to face off on Saturday, November 9, at the Frost Bank Center, marking the latest matchup in the 2024-25 NBA season. The Jazz, with a dismal 1-7 record, are looking to bounce back from a recent 123-100 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. In their last game, Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 18 points off the bench, while Collin Sexton added 14 points and seven assists. However, the team’s overall performance has been lackluster, with the Jazz shooting just 42% from the field and getting outscored 66-39 in the second half against the Bucks.

The San Antonio Spurs, on the other hand, are showing signs of improvement with a 4-5 record. They recently secured a convincing 118-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, led by Keldon Johnson and Malaki Branham, each scoring 17 points. Victor Wembanyama also had a strong game with 12 points, eight rebounds, four steals, and three blocks. The Spurs’ balanced effort saw eight players score in double figures, highlighting their growing cohesion.

The betting odds favor the Spurs, with a spread of -6.5 points and an over/under of 221.5 points. The Spurs are also favored on the money line at -256, while the Jazz are at +209. Key injuries to watch include Keyonte George for the Jazz, who is listed as questionable, and Devin Vassell and Malaki Branham for the Spurs, with Branham also questionable.

Historical trends suggest the Spurs have a strong chance of covering the spread, having done so in 14 of their last 20 games, including five of their last six home games. The model from SportsLine, which has a successful track record, leans towards the Spurs covering the spread and is also predicting an over in the game.

The game tips off at 5:00 PM ET at the Frost Bank Center, marking the second game of the Spurs’ five-game homestand. Given the current form and home advantage, the Spurs are poised for a convincing win against the struggling Jazz.