Published Jan 6, 11:04pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 6, 11:04pm ET
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One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the OKC Thunder hosting the Utah Jazz. Who has the edge in our Thunder vs Jazz pick?
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| OKC Thunder | -18 (-110) |
| Utah Jazz | +18 (-110) |
Following a four-game win streak, OKC has dropped its last two contests, including a 124-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
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The teams battled to a 33-33 tie after the first quarter. However, Charlotte seized control of the game, outscoring the Thunder 66-38 over the middle two quarters, handing the defending champs their second home loss of the season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 21 points and handed out six assists, but shot just 7-for-21 from the field. Jalen Williams added 16 points and four assists for a Thunder squad that shot 37 percent overall and 28 percent from 3-point range.
After back-to-back wins over Detroit and San Antonio, the Jazz enter this matchup amid a four-game losing streak. Their latest setback includes a 137-117 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Utah fell behind early and never recovered. The team trailed by 10 points after the opening stanza, 78-57 at the break, and 114-83 through three quarters.
Lauri Markkanen led the way with 22 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Jusuf Nurkic produced a double-double that included 21 points and 12 rebounds. He also had five assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Thunder have won nine of the previous 10 meetings in this series, including six straight wins at home. That, along with Utah's 4-16 record in its last 20 road games, gives the defending champs the edge in this matchup.
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OKC Thunder
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