Utah vs Spurs Prediction 23 January 2026
🔊 The Utah Jazz are set to host the San Antonio Spurs in an upcoming NBA clash that promises to be action-packed. The game will take place in Salt Lake City, where both teams are eager to solidify their standings in the Western Conference. Despite being among the bottom five in the rankings, the Jazz have the potential to challenge even a formidable opponent like the Spurs on their home court. Will they manage to do so this time, given that most of their starting lineup is unavailable? Let's analyze the matchup and offer a well-founded prediction.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical analysis of previous official games between the teams Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs:
- played 56 matches;
- wins (including extra time): 22 for today's home team and 34 for the guests;
- the home team averages 105.55 points per match, the guests - 107.7;
- average total match points - 213.25.
The last confrontation took place on 19 January 2026 at the venue of San Antonio Spurs and ended with a score of 123:110.
Head-to-head statistics Utah - Spurs
Utah Jazz Team Overview
The Utah Jazz are struggling, having won just one of their last five games. Overall, they have secured 15 wins against 29 losses this season, highlighting their inconsistency. Their defensive efficiency is particularly poor, conceding an average of 127.6 points per game, the worst in the league.
While their offense ranks sixth with a rating of 119.3, it is far from its best form as key players like Markkanen and Niang are sidelined for various reasons. Additionally, several players (Harkless, Sensabaugh, George) are listed as questionable for the upcoming clash with San Antonio. Remarkably, despite their depleted roster, the Jazz recently managed to defeat the formidable Minnesota Timberwolves (127-122).
Match Results: Utah Jazz
San Antonio Spurs Team Overview
The San Antonio Spurs have been showcasing solid performances this season with 30 wins out of 44 games. Recent matches have highlighted some inconsistency, as the team managed to secure three consecutive victories in their last five-game stretch. Their average scoring (117.7 points, ranked 9th) allows them to dominate opponents with a high-paced game and precise long-range shooting.
The team's defense has been even more impressive, boasting the 7th-best rating (112.6 points allowed), making the Spurs a formidable opponent for any offense. Interestingly, the franchise has scored less than 126 points in most of their previous encounters with Utah. In their last matchup, Johnson's squad didn't look their best, falling short in the Texas derby against Houston (106-111). The collapse was due to a dismal final quarter, where Wembanyama and company were outscored 14-29.
Match Results: San Antonio Spurs
Prediction for the 1st quarter
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 56;
- First quarter wins at home for the hosts - 14; for the visitors on the road - 12;
- Average total points in the first quarter: 52.96;
- Today's home team averages 26.25, while the visitors average 26.71.
First Quarter Stats: Utah Jazz (home) vs San Antonio Spurs (away)
- Tournament matches played: 24 vs 24;
- Number of wins: 12 (50%) vs 16 (66.67%);
- Number of losses: 11 (45.83%) vs 7 (29.17%);
- Number of draws: 1 (4.17%) vs 1 (4.17%).
- Average points scored: 32.96 vs 31.92;
- Average points conceded: 33.13 vs 28.38.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 3 vs 6;
- Number of losses: 7 vs 4;
- Number of draws: 0 vs 0;
- Average first quarter total: 62.1 (scored - 27.7, conceded - 34.4) vs 54.8 (scored - 28.4, conceded - 26.4).
- San Antonio Spurs scored under 33.5 points in the 1st quarter in 26 of last 27 away games against Utah Jazz (NBA).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 56;
- Home team wins - 22, away team wins - 34.
- Utah Jazz won with a +13.5 points handicap in 33 of last 34 games against San Antonio Spurs (NBA).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total points per match for the home team - 105.55, for the away team - 107.7;
- average total points in H2H matches - 213.25.
Statistics: Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs
- average total in the tournament: 247.15 vs 230.6;
- average total points scored: 119.58 vs 118.26;
- average total points conceded: 127.56 vs 112.34;
- average total points scored in the 1st half: 58 vs 61.28;
- average total points scored in the 2nd half: 60 vs 56.48;
- Utah Jazz: average total points scored at home in the tournament - 123.75;
- San Antonio Spurs: average total points scored away in the tournament - 116.83;
- last 10 matches (average total points scored): 118.1 (home - 112.67) vs 109.7 (away - 102.4).
- Under 243.5 points scored in 11 of last 12 Utah Jazz home games against San Antonio Spurs (NBA).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, we can expect an intense matchup: Utah will aim to deliver another stellar performance on their home court, while San Antonio will look to bounce back from a recent setback with quick offensive plays and solid defense against the hosts' weak defense. However, their head-to-head history suggests a trend towards games with lower total points compared to the season averages for both clubs. Based on this trend and Utah's significant roster challenges, we predict under 240.5 total points.No comments
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