Published Mar 8, 8:41pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 8, 8:41pm ET
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One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Utah Jazz hosting the Golden State Warriors. Who comes out on top in our Jazz vs Warriors pick?
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| Utah Jazz | +5.5 (-116) |
| Golden State Warriors | -5.5 (-105) |
Utah has dropped eight of its last nine games, including a 113-99 setback against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.
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Despite the Jazz trailing by 11 points after the opening stanza, the game was close in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, Milwaukee closed the game with a 13-2 run en route to a double-digit win.
Keyonte George paced the offense with 22 points and four assists, but was just 4-for-17 from the field. Brice Sensabaugh added 17 points and five rebounds off the bench, converting six of his 12 shot attempts.
After securing a 133-112 victory against Memphis, the Warriors have dropped three of their last four games. Their most recent setback was a 104-97 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Warriors trailed by 13 points at halftime, but trimmed the deficit to two late in the final frame. However, a crucial 3-point basket from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander provided enough separation for the defending champs to escape with a seven-point win.
Gui Santos scored a team-high 22 points and collected 11 rebounds. Brandin Podziemski added 17 points, along with six rebounds and six assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Dubs are 10-1 in the previous 11 meetings in this series, while Utah has dropped nine of its last 10 home games. You don't have to be a rocket scientist to understand why going with the Warriors is the best option in this one.
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Golden State Warriors
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