San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz Picks and Prediction for Wednesday October 28, 2026
The San Antonio Spurs will head to Salt Lake City, Utah, Wednesday night for a Western Conference matchup against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET, and the game will be available on NBA League Pass. San Antonio comes into Wednesday 2-2 on the year, riding a 2-game winning streak after a 27-point blowout win over Sacramento Tuesday night. The Utah Jazz stay home Wednesday night, 1-3 this season, riding a 2-game skid after a 5-point loss to the Memphis Grizzlies last time out. San Antonio enters Wednesday a big -12.5 favorite and -575 on the moneyline. Utah is a +425, and the total is set at 234.5. Stay in the news with our NBA Picks.
San Antonio looks to keep it rolling
Offensively, San Antonio is averaging 112 points on 44% shooting. Defensively, San Antonio is allowing 109.8 points per game this season, but the Spurs have given up an average of just 104.5 points per game during their current two-game winning streak. Dylan Harper leads the San Antonio offense this season, averaging 20 points in 32 minutes per game. Victor Wembanyama is also averaging 20 points per game this season and leads the team, pulling in 11 rebounds per game. Stephon Castle is third on the roster, averaging 19.3 points. De'Aaron Fox is averaging 17.3 points along with a team-leading 8.3 assists per game.
The San Antonio offense exploded Tuesday night for 130 points, including 80 in the first half, on 54% shooting and 46% from beyond the arc. Defensively, San Antonio was the better team, giving up 103 points on 43% shooting. The Spurs won the rebounding battle by eight and forced 15 turnovers in the win. Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio offense with 29 points on 21 shots in 27 minutes. Stephon Castle added 15 points on 11 shots, and Devin Vassell chipped in 14 points on 11 shots. Julian Champagnie led the charge off the San Antonio bench with 26 points on 14 shots in 25 minutes.
Key Injury Report for San Antonio:
- Tobias Harris (Out) - Calf
- Jayden Quaintance (Out) - Knee
Utah hunts the home win
The Utah Jazz are averaging 112.8 points on 46% shooting from the floor this season. Defensively, Utah has been atrocious, allowing 121 points per game this year, including an average of 121.6 points per game across its three losses. Keyonte George is leading the Utah offense this season, averaging 22.8 points and 7.8 assists per game. Jaren Jackson Jr. is second on the team, averaging 16.3 points, and Lauri Markkanen is third on the roster, averaging 16 points per game. Mo Bamba is averaging 14 points per game, though he has played just one game. Ace Bailey is averaging 13 points and leads Utah, pulling in 8.5 rebounds per game.
Offensively, Utah struggled in its last outing, scoring just 105 points on 41% shooting and 30% from beyond the arc. Utah was outmatched on the defensive end, giving up 110 points on 44% shooting. Keyonte George led the Utah offense with 26 points on 17 shots in 33 minutes. Ace Bailey added 17 points and a team-leading 10 rebounds. Rookie Darryn Peterson chipped in 14 points on 18 shots as the third starter in double digits. Mo Bamba led the way off the Utah bench with 14 points on eight shots in 29 minutes.
Key Injury Report for Utah:
- Jaxson Hayes (GTD ) - Shoulder
- Lauri Markkanen (GTD) - Wrist
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out) - Knee
- Trey Alexander (Out) - Knee
- Jusuf Nurkic (Out) - Foot
San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz Picks and Prediction
Pick: San Antonio Spurs -12.5
Victor Wembanyama should present significant problems for Utah on both ends of the floor Wednesday night. His size and ability to score from multiple areas will force the Jazz to make difficult defensive decisions, especially when San Antonio creates spacing around the perimeter. Dylan Harper gives the Spurs another dangerous offensive weapon who can attack off the dribble and push the tempo when Utah fails to get back defensively. The Jazz have young players capable of producing offensively, but their inability to consistently protect the paint could become a major issue against Wembanyama. San Antonio also has the defensive length to disrupt Utah's offensive possessions and force difficult shots late in the clock. Expect the Spurs to establish control inside and use their superior defensive presence to secure another road victory.
Pick: Over 234.5
Utah has struggled to consistently keep opposing offenses under control, and Wednesday's matchup against San Antonio could present another difficult challenge. The Spurs have several players capable of creating their own offense, while Wembanyama's presence around the basket should lead to high-percentage scoring opportunities. Utah will need to push the pace and find success from the perimeter to remain competitive, which could increase the number of possessions for both teams. The Jazz have enough offensive talent to put together productive stretches, but stopping San Antonio will be the bigger concern. Look for the Spurs to generate plenty of offense in transition and around the rim, while Utah contributes enough scoring to give the over a chance.
Final Picks: San Antonio Spurs -12.5 and Over 234.5
Preview completed prior to stats update from gameplay on Tuesday