The Houston Rockets travel to Salt Lake City this Sunday for a matchup with the Utah Jazz on Sunday afternoon. Houston has surged to a 12-4 record on the season and is riding a four-game road winning streak. Utah is 6-12 and has struggled to find consistency, especially on the defensive end of the floor. Here, I make my Rockets vs Jazz prediction as the Rockets try to avoid an upset at the hands of a Jazz team that has held its own at home this year.
Our Rockets vs Jazz Pick
Pick: Jazz +12.5
Confidence: ★★★★☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Houston Rockets @ Utah Jazz
- Date & Time: Sunday, November 30, 2025, 3:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Rockets vs Jazz Odds
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Rockets –12.5 | Rockets -600, Jazz +400 | 235.5 points |
Key Storylines
- Houston’s offense firing: The Rockets are averaging 121.1 points per game. Their offensive rebounding has been a major strength with 16.8 offensive boards per game. Their pace and scoring volume puts pressure on opposing defenses.
- Utah’s defense under pressure: The Jazz have yielded over 125 points per game to opponents on average. Matching Houston’s tempo and limiting second-chance opportunities will be a tall task, especially with Walker Kessler out for the season for Utah.
- Injury and roster context: Houston enters with some uncertainty on the injury front. Steven Adams is questionable, while Tari Eason and Dorian Finney-Smith are out. Utah is missing Kevin Love and Georges Niang, while Keyonte George is questionable to take part in the game.
- Motivation gap: Houston is off to a strong start on the road this season, going 7-2 on the road for the year. They are in the thick of the playoff hunt, while the Jazz already appear to be destined for another long season.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first time that these teams have played this season.
- Houston is 11-5 against the spread for the year.
- Utah is 10-8 against the spread heading into this matchup.
- The Rockets have gone 10-5-1 to the over heading into Sunday afternoon.
- The Jazz have gone over the total in 11 of their first 18 games.
Rockets vs Jazz Model Projection
- Score Projection: Houston 122 – Utah 115
- Win Probability: Rockets 78%, Jazz 22%
Final Thoughts
The Rockets should be able to win this game straight up despite being on the road and despite the early start time in Salt Lake City. But I’m going to take the points with the Jazz in this matchup, as they should be able to do just enough offensively to keep this game reasonably close.
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