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Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Wednesday January 7 2026

By: Kyle Kargel Published 01/07/2026, 09:19 AM ET

Jazz vs Thunder picks are on the board for this Western Conference matchup, and this game brings together a heavy favorite, a high total, and a series that has consistently produced points. I am breaking this one down using recent trends, matchup history, and market movement while keeping bettors dialed into today’s NBA picks.

TLDR - Picks and Prediction

  • Spread Pick: Jazz +19
  • Total Pick: Over 242
  • Projected Final Score: Thunder 132, Jazz 116

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  • Oklahoma City is 7-0 straight up and 5-2 against the spread in the last seven meetings.
  • The Thunder won the first two meetings this season by 32 and 30 points.
  • Five of the last six meetings between these teams have gone over the total.
  • Oklahoma City has averaged 132.1 points per game during this seven-game win streak against Utah.
  • Utah is on the fourth game of a road trip.
  • Both teams are on equal rest after playing Monday.

Odds and Line Movement

Current Odds

Team Spread Odds
Utah +19 -110
Oklahoma City -19 -110
Bet Total Odds
Over 242 -110
Under 242 -110

Line Movement - Spread

Date Time Utah Oklahoma City
01/06 08:02:02PM +18.5 (-110) -18.5 (-110)
01/06 08:14:53PM +18.5 (-112) -18.5 (-108)
01/06 09:42:10PM +18.5 (-114) -18.5 (-106)
01/06 11:21:20PM +18.5 (-110) -18.5 (-110)
01/06 11:43:19PM +18.5 (-112) -18.5 (-108)
01/06 11:47:27PM +18.5 (-115) -18.5 (-105)
01/07 07:22:19AM +18.5 (-104) -18.5 (-118)
01/07 07:22:24AM +19 (-110) -19 (-110)

Line Movement - Total

Date Time Over Under
01/06 08:02:03PM 237 (-110) 237 (-110)
01/06 08:46:55PM 237 (-115) 237 (-105)
01/06 09:29:34PM 239 (-108) 239 (-112)
01/06 10:02:13PM 239 (-112) 239 (-108)
01/06 10:02:34PM 240 (-110) 240 (-110)
01/06 10:03:20PM 241 (-110) 241 (-110)
01/06 10:10:29PM 241.5 (-115) 241.5 (-105)
01/06 10:30:09PM 242 (-110) 242 (-110)

Jazz vs Thunder Game Preview and Analysis

Oklahoma City has completely controlled this matchup, winning seven straight meetings and blowing out Utah twice earlier this season in Salt Lake City. The Thunder have averaged over 132 points per game during this run, and five of the last six meetings have gone over the total.

Utah comes in on the fourth game of a road trip after a 20-point loss in Portland. The Jazz have struggled defensively in this matchup, but they are capable of scoring enough to keep games from completely stalling offensively.

Oklahoma City enters after a shocking home loss to Charlotte where the Thunder were down big at halftime. The silver lining is that most key players logged fewer than 30 minutes, which matters with another game on deck. The Thunder have also dropped back-to-back games, which adds urgency to this spot.

Several defensive-minded players remain out for Oklahoma City, which impacts resistance more than scoring. Over the last ten games, the Thunder rank sixth in defensive rating, well below their usual standard. Based on the history of this series, Oklahoma City should score with ease, and Utah should be able to contribute enough to push this total higher.

UTA and OKC Key Injuries and Notes

  • OKC: Ousmane Dieng has been ruled out.
  • OKC: Jaylin Williams has been ruled out.
  • OKC: Alex Caruso has been ruled out.
  • OKC: Isaiah Hartenstein has been ruled out.
  • UTA: Ace Bailey is questionable.

Final Score Prediction

  • Oklahoma City 132
  • Utah 116

ATS and Total Picks

  • Against the Spread: Jazz +19
  • Total: Over 242
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