Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Prediction: Injury Report, Starting 5s, Betting Odds & Spreads - November 18

The Phoenix Suns (9-5) are heading to Salt Lake City tonight for a showdown with the Utah Jazz (10-6). The Suns are coming in off a win over the Golden State Warriors and suffered two straight losses before that to the Orlando Magic and the Miami Heat. The Jazz, meanwhile, are on a three-game losing skid against the Washington Wizards, the Philadelphia 76ers, and the New York Knicks.

The Suns’ recent win over the Warriors saw an impressive showing from point guard Cameron Payne with 29 points. Behind him was shooting guard Devin Booker at 27 and forward Mikal Bridges at 23.

Despite their losing ways, the Jazz saw some solid performances in their latest outing with forward Kelly Olynyk netting 27 points. Behind him was point guard Jordan Clarkson at 15 and forward Lauri Markkanen at 13.

While both teams boast some impressive talent on the court, the Jazz’s alarming cold streak of late puts them under a lot of pressure tonight. For the Suns, a victory here could help build up the consistency of their wins and get them moving up the table.

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Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Match Details

Fixture: Phoenix Suns @ Utah Jazz

Date & Time: Friday, November 18, 2022, 9p.m. EST

Venue: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah

Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Injury Report

On the Suns front, forward Cameron Johnson is out tonight due to a knee injury. Point guard Chris Paul, meanwhile, is unconfirmed for tonight due to a heel issue. Guard Landry Shemet will also be out due to a concussion.

On the Jazz front, forward Rudy Gay is unconfirmed due to a hand injury.

Player	Team	Status	Injury
Cameron Johnson	Phoenix Suns	Out	Knee
Landry Shamet	Phoenix Suns	Out	Concussion
Chris Paul	Phoenix Suns	Questionable	Heel
Rudy Gay	Utah Jazz	Questionable	Hand

Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz Betting Odds & Spreads

Team	Spread	Over/Under	Money Line
Phoenix Suns	-2 (-110)	Under 130 (-110)	+227
Utah Jazz	+2 (-110)	Over 110 (-110)	-227

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Suns vs. Jazz Expected Starting 5s

Suns - PG: Chris Paul, SG: Devin Booker, SF: Mikal Bridges, PF: Torrey Craig, C: Deandre Ayton

Jazz - PG: Mike Conley, SG: Jordan Clarkson, SF: Lauri Markkanen, PF: Jarred Vanderbilt, C: Kelly Olynyk

Suns vs. Jazz Betting Prediction

The Suns’ defense is among the best in the league, making them an exceptionally difficult hurdle to overcome for the ailing Jazz. Considering the Jazz’s comparatively inferior defense, it’s likely the Suns will go for the rim and exploit the interior defense that has given the Jazz so many issues this year.

Worse still, the Jazz is unlikely to get much in when it comes to 3-point shots.

Overall, this is the Suns’ game to take with the Jazz likely extending their losing streak to four.