Phoenix-suns vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions February 7th 2025

Phoenix-Suns vs Utah Jazz February 7th 2025

At 10:00 ET, the 14th-ranked Utah Jazz (+282) will travel to Phoenix to take on the 9th-ranked Suns (-354). The Suns are currently favored by 8.5 points and have lost three straight games. The over/under line for this Western Conference matchup is 231.5 points.

This game will be played at Footprint Center and can be seen on AZFa.

Jazz vs. Suns Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Utah Jazz at Phoenix Suns
• Where: Phoenix at Footprint Center
• Date: Friday, February 7th
• Betting Odds PHO -8.5, UTA +282 | PHO -354 O/U 231.5

The Jazz Can Win If…

Utah improved to 12-37 on the season with a 131-128 win over the Warriors on Wednesday. The Jazz were +6.5 point underdogs but pulled off the upset at home. The game’s total points of 259 exceeded the O/U line of 222.5 by 36.5 points.

Utah overcame an early 11-0 run by the Warriors, who stretched their lead from 28-21 to 39-21. The Jazz battled back, tying the game at 87 heading into the 4th quarter. Utah outscored Golden State 44-41 in the final period to secure the win.

Jordan Clarkson hit 5 threes at a 62.5% rate and led the Jazz with 31 points and 5 assists in their win over the Warriors, shooting 52.6% from the field. Keyonte George added 26 points, 6 assists, and 4 made threes, shooting 50% from deep and 61.5% overall.

Utah shot 52.2% from the field and made 13 threes at a 35.1% rate. Clarkson scored 13 points in the 4th quarter, while George added 12. Isaiah Collier contributed 20 points and 11 assists, with 6 points in the final period.

Despite giving up 128 points, the Jazz managed to hold off the Warriors on Wednesday. Utah’s defense was solid in the 1st quarter, allowing just 25 points, but they gave up 33 in the 2nd and 41 in the 4th.

Golden State shot 46% from the field, including 35% from three-point range, hitting 17 threes. The Warriors also went 19/27 from the free-throw line. The Jazz finished with 36 defensive rebounds, while allowing 12 offensive boards, and recorded 5 steals and 5 blocks.

• Although Utah has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 106 points per game in these games.
• Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 2-8. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
• Over their last three games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.

The Suns Can Win If…

The Suns fell to 25-25 on the season after a 140-109 road loss to the Thunder on Wednesday. Phoenix entered the game as +13 underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 31. The total score of 249 points exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 19.5 points.

After taking a 63-61 lead with a 15-0 run, the Thunder dominated the 3rd quarter, outscoring Phoenix 43-16. The Suns trailed 104-79 going into the 4th and were unable to mount a comeback, getting outscored 36-30 in the final period.

In Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder, the Suns managed 109 points, shooting 47.1% from the field. They hit 14 threes, connecting at a 38.9% rate.

Bradley Beal led the Suns with 25 points and 6 assists, shooting 63.6%. Devin Booker added 19 points, despite shooting 33.3%. Royce O’Neale contributed 18 points, hitting 6 threes at 66.7%.

The Suns struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 140 points to the Thunder. Their toughest stretch came in the 3rd quarter, where they allowed 43 points. Despite a solid 2nd quarter, where they held the Thunder to 24 points, Phoenix couldn’t contain Oklahoma City in the 1st and 4th quarters, giving up 37 and 36 points, respectively.

From beyond the arc, the Suns did well, limiting the Thunder to 28% shooting and just 12 made threes. However, they sent Oklahoma City to the line 27 times, where they converted 24 free throws. Phoenix also allowed 17 offensive rebounds and recorded only 3 steals and 2 blocks.

• Although Phoenix has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 0-3. The team averaged 112 points per game in these games.
• As the betting favorite, the Suns have an ATS mark of just 3-6-1 in their last ten games. Phoenix posted a straight up mark of 6-4 in these matchups.
• In their last three games, the Suns have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

We’re putting our money on the Suns to win, and have the projected score sitting at 129-102. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Suns at -8.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 231.5 and given that our model is projecting 231 points between the teams, we like the under.

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Suns Stick with Big Three Amid Trade Deadline Drama

The Phoenix Suns (31-22) did not make any blockbuster trades before Thursday’s deadline, meaning Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal will remain together—for now.

However, Phoenix is in a mid-season slump, having lost four of its last five games and getting blown out 140-109 by Oklahoma City in its most recent outing.

On Friday night, the Suns will try to snap their skid when they host the Utah Jazz (26-28), a team that has won just three of its last 15 games but is coming off an impressive comeback win over Golden State.

Phoenix Suns: Can They Turn Their Season Around?

Recent Performance

• Record: 31-22 (7th in Western Conference)
• Last Game: Lost to Oklahoma City 140-109
• Losing Streak: 3 games

The Suns were expected to be title contenders this season, but inconsistency and injuries have hurt their momentum.

One of the biggest uncertainties is Kevin Durant’s availability for this game. Durant missed the last game with a sprained left ankle, and Phoenix has struggled without him, going 1-10 in games he has missed this season.

If Durant plays, he is just 26 points away from 30,000 career points, a milestone that would put him in elite company among the NBA’s all-time greats.

Trade Deadline Moves

While rumors swirled around Durant and Bradley Beal, the Suns made only one trade, sending Jusuf Nurkic to Charlotte in exchange for:
✅ Cody Martin (SF) – A solid perimeter defender
✅ Vasilije Micic (PG) – A skilled playmaker who adds backcourt depth
✅ 2026 second-round pick

Coach Mike Budenholzer remains hopeful despite the team’s struggles:

Utah Jazz: Momentum After Stunning Comeback

Recent Performance

• Record: 26-28 (11th in Western Conference)
• Last Game: Defeated Golden State 131-128
• Injury Report: Jordan Clarkson (foot) OUT, Lauri Markkanen (questionable)

The Jazz pulled off one of their best wins of the season on Wednesday, rallying from 11 points down in the final three minutes to defeat the Warriors.

Key Players to Watch

🔥 Keyonte George (SG): 26 points, career-high 11 assists vs. Warriors
🔥 Walker Kessler (C): 15 points, season-high 18 rebounds
🔥 Isaiah Collier (PG): 20 points, clutch playmaking in the comeback win

However, Utah’s biggest challenge is the absence of Jordan Clarkson, who scored a season-high 31 points in the last game but is out with a foot injury.

Forward Lauri Markkanen (22.3 PPG, 8.6 RPG) missed Wednesday’s game with back soreness and is questionable for this matchup.

Coach Will Hardy praised his team’s balanced attack after the win:

“It’s another night where we have six guys in double figures. It’s a really good moment for our group to be in the tense environment and execute.”

Key Matchups & Storylines

Will Kevin Durant Play?

✅ Durant’s availability is a major factor—Phoenix is just 1-10 without him.
✅ If he plays, can he reach 30,000 career points in this game?

Devin Booker & Bradley Beal: Time to Step Up

✅ Booker (27.6 PPG) and Beal (18.1 PPG) must lead the offense if Durant sits.
✅ Can Beal show why Phoenix kept him instead of trading him?

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Jazz’s Offense Without Clarkson

✅ Clarkson’s absence means Keyonte George & Collier must step up.
✅ Will Markkanen play? If not, Utah could struggle to keep up offensively.

Game Details

📅 Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
🕒 Time: 9:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Footprint Center, Phoenix, AZ
📺 TV: NBA League Pass

Will Kevin Durant return to lead the Suns, or can the Jazz pull off another shocking win?