Published Apr 2, 10:28am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Apr 2, 10:28am ET
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One of the games on Friday's NBA slate features the Houston Rockets hosting the Utah Jazz. Who has the edge in our Rockets vs Jazz pick?
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| Houston Rockets | -17.5 (-111) |
| Utah Jazz | +17.5 (-111) |
After suffering back-to-back losses to the Bulls and Timberwolves, Houston has reeled off four straight wins. This includes a 119-113 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night.
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The Rockets were up by 20 points before Milwaukee cut the deficit to four points in the game's waning moments. Fortunately, a pair of free throws from Alperen Sengun helped Houston hold on for a six-point win.
All five starters reached double figures for the Rockets. Reed Sheppard led the charge with 27 points, six assists, and four rebounds. Sengun finished with 25 points, eight rebounds, and four assists.
On the other side, the Jazz have dropped each of their last seven games. This stretch includes a 130-117 loss to the Denver Nuggets.
Utah trailed by 16 points in the second quarter. However, this group did not go away quietly, cutting the deficit to four points in the final frame. But a 15-2 burst by the Nuggets enabled the road team to emerge victorious by 13 points.
Brice Sensabaugh led five double-digit scorers with 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting overall and 6-for-9 from beyond the arc. Kyle Filipowski contributed 25 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists for a Utah squad that has dropped 19 of its previous 22 games.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Rockets have won seven of the previous 10 meetings in this series. Utah has failed to produce a win in its last six outings against Western Conference opponents. These factors indicate that Houston has the edge.
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