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The OKC Thunder will face the Utah Jazz on the road at 8:30 p.m. CT Friday.
OKC (66-14) earned a 125-112 road win over Phoenix on Wednesday. The Thunder has secured the top seed in the West and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, and it'll be without all five of its usual starters Friday.
Utah (17-63) is fresh off of a 133-126 overtime home win over Portland on Wednesday. The Jazz snapped a nine-game skid with the victory.
Here's a preview of the Thunder-Jazz game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
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Justin Martinez: OKC 114, Utah 103
OKC has secured the top seed in the West and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Utah is tied for the worst record in the league and has shifted its focus to the upcoming draft. As a result, Friday's injury report is a long one for both teams. But the Thunder has way more depth, and it should be able to get the win with players such as Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe leading the way.
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Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, April 10
Odds: Thunder by 10.5
Over/under: 231.5
Moneyline: OKC -600 | Utah +425
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Thunder: Alex Caruso (right ankle sprain) is out. Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Lu Dort (right patellofemoral injury management) is out. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (left shin contusion) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (left Achilles tendinitis) is out. Chet Holmgren (low back spasm) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (right shoulder strain) is out. Jalen Williams (right hip strain) is out.
Jazz: Jordan Clarkson (left plantar fasciitis) is out. Isaiah Collier (right hamstring soreness) is questionable. John Collins (left ankle sprain) is out. Elijah Harkless (left groin strain) is out. Taylor Hendricks (right fibula fracture) is out. Walker Kessler (nasal fracture and concussion protocol) is out. Lauri Markkanen (left knee injury management) is out. KJ Martin (illness) is out. Cody Williams (illness) is out.
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(With season averages)
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The Thunder and Jazz will play at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, on FanDuel Sports Network.
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OKC (66-14) earned a 125-112 road win over Phoenix on Wednesday. The Thunder has secured the top seed in the West and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, and it'll be without all five of its usual starters Friday.
Utah (17-63) is fresh off of a 133-126 overtime home win over Portland on Wednesday. The Jazz snapped a nine-game skid with the victory.
Here's a preview of the Thunder-Jazz game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.
More: Jalen Williams fuels OKC Thunder past Suns to wrap up home-court through NBA Playoffs
Thunder vs. Jazz prediction, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 114, Utah 103
OKC has secured the top seed in the West and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Utah is tied for the worst record in the league and has shifted its focus to the upcoming draft. As a result, Friday's injury report is a long one for both teams. But the Thunder has way more depth, and it should be able to get the win with players such as Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe leading the way.
More: Why OKC Thunder star Jalen Williams always puts on a show visiting Phoenix Suns
More: Alex Caruso makes most of rare start for OKC Thunder in rally vs Phoenix Suns
Thunder vs. Jazz betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Thursday, April 10
Odds: Thunder by 10.5
Over/under: 231.5
Moneyline: OKC -600 | Utah +425
More: How Austin Reaves made 'crazy' leap from OU basketball to Los Angeles Lakers
Thunder vs. Jazz injury updates
Thunder: Alex Caruso (right ankle sprain) is out. Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Lu Dort (right patellofemoral injury management) is out. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (left shin contusion) is out. Isaiah Hartenstein (left Achilles tendinitis) is out. Chet Holmgren (low back spasm) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Cason Wallace (right shoulder strain) is out. Jalen Williams (right hip strain) is out.
Jazz: Jordan Clarkson (left plantar fasciitis) is out. Isaiah Collier (right hamstring soreness) is questionable. John Collins (left ankle sprain) is out. Elijah Harkless (left groin strain) is out. Taylor Hendricks (right fibula fracture) is out. Walker Kessler (nasal fracture and concussion protocol) is out. Lauri Markkanen (left knee injury management) is out. KJ Martin (illness) is out. Cody Williams (illness) is out.
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Projected Thunder starting lineup
(With season averages)
- Isaiah Joe: 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists
- Aaron Wiggins: 11.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists
- Dillon Jones: 2.2 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist
- Kenrich Williams: 6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists
- Jaylin Williams: 5.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists
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Projected Jazz starting lineup
- Keyonte George: 16.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists
- Collin Sexton: 18.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists
- Johnny Juzang: 8.7 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1 assist
- Brice Sensabaugh: 10.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists
- Kyle Filipowski: 9.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.9 assists
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What channel is Thunder vs. Jazz NBA game on tonight?
The Thunder and Jazz will play at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, on FanDuel Sports Network.
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We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Thunder vs Jazz prediction, picks, odds: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is out
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