Spurs vs Jazz Picks and Prediction – 11/1/2024

In Thursday night NBA action, the San Antonio Spurs will invade the Delta Center to battle the Utah Jazz. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Spurs (1-3) are looking to snap a five-year playoff drought and need to improve an offense that ranks 20th in the league in efficiency. This will be the second of a back-to-back on the road for San Antonio, who trailed by 15 points at halftime during last night’s 105-93 loss against Oklahoma City.

San Antonio F Harrison Barnes tallied a team-high 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting and pulled down four boards. Veteran G Chris Paul added 14 points (5-9 FG) and nine assists for the Spurs. 2023 number one overall draft pick Victor Wembanyama was limited to six points (1-5 FG) in 27 minutes of action.

The Utah Jazz have missed the playoffs in consecutive seasons and are the only winless team in the Western Conference. The Jazz (0-4) rank last in the NBA in offensive efficiency and are averaging a league worst 102 points per contest. On Tuesday, Utah shot an ice cold 39 percent from the field during a 113-96 home loss versus Sacramento. 

Jordan Clarkson led five Utah players in double figures with 21 points (8-16 FG) and five rebounds. John Collins added 18 points on 7-for-16 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds off the bench. Keyontae George missed eight of ten three-point attempts and finished with ten points for the Jazz.

San Antonio guards Tre Jones (ankle) and Devin Vassell (foot) are listed as out for this game. The Spurs come into this matchup with better offensive and defensive efficiency numbers.The Jazz have been in early season funk, but catching San Antonio on a back-to-back will be the difference. Take Utah to win at home. Final Score Prediction, Utah Jazz win 115-109.