The Oklahoma City Thunder took care of the Utah Jazz at home in their only other matchup, but they better prepare for a Jazz team that looks nothing like what they saw that night. It is time to continue our NBA odds series with a Thunder-Jazz prediction, pick, and how-to-watch.

The Thunder had an unsuccessful trip to Los Angeles, losing back-to-back games to the Lakers and Clippers. The losses ended a four-game winning streak that saw a game where the Thunder won by 62. The Thunder are 6-4 over their last ten games but hold onto second place in the Eastern Conference. The Nuggets are tied with them, while the Clippers are a game back, which makes these next few games crucial for the Thunder. The Thunder look like they can compete with anyone, but an easier playoff matchup will go a long way toward them making a run.

The Utah Jazz have miraculously entered the playoff picture in the Western Conference with a 9-1 run. The Jazz started the season with a 4-11 record and were near the bottom of the NBA standings. However, a resurgence as of late is pacing the team toward a playoff appearance. When they began the season 4-11, the Jazz would have been happy with a play-in game. They now have their eyes on the sixth seed and an outright playoff berth. Lauri Markkanen leads the way for Utah, averaging 24 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Collin Sexton is also doing well in limited time, sitting third on the team in points despite being their sixth man.

Here are the NBA odds, courtesy of FanDuel. 

NBA Odds: Thunder-Jazz Odds

Oklahoma City Thunder: -3.5 (-110)

Moneyline: (-162)

Utah Jazz: +3.5 (-110)

Moneyline: (+136)

Over: 245.5 (-110)

Under: 245.5 (-110)

How to Watch Thunder vs. Jazz

Time: 9 PM ET/6 PM PT

TV: Bally Sports

Stream: fuboTV (Click for free trial)

Why The Thunder Could Cover The Spread

The Thunder will need a near-flawless performance to cover a 3.5-point spread over the Jazz. The Jazz are the hottest team in the league and hard to beat at home. However, the Thunder aren't interested in losing three in a row, with the Clippers and Nuggets breathing down their necks. A lot is going right for the Jazz now, but it's hard to beat a motivated team.

Why The Jazz Could Cover The Spread

Utah's recent run isn't from playing weaker teams or getting a few lucky bounces. The Jazz are playing like one of the top units in the league, and their results are showing it. They won nine of the last ten games, and the teams that have fallen to them include Indiana, the Lakers, Denver, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Dallas, and Miami. Utah is asserting itself as one of the best teams in the league in the new year, and a win over Oklahoma City will be another notch added to their belt. They are facing Oklahoma City at a good time, as the Thunder are 6-4 over their last ten games and coming off two losses to the Los Angeles teams.

Utah is also outperforming expectations. Their first three wins on the six-game streak came as underdogs to the Bucks, Nuggets, and 76ers. Then, the oddsmakers made them 1.5-point favorites over the Raptors, and the Jazz responded by beating them by 32. They were also the favorites over the Lakers (2.5 points and won by seven) and the Pacers (seven points and won by 27). The Thunder are capable of handing the Jazz a loss, but the Jazz don't seem like they're going to make it easy.

Final Thunder-Jazz Prediction & Pick

The Jazz are determined to beat all the league's best teams. Their victories over the past month are unbelievable, and the Thunder will be another addition. The Jazz are a completely different team from the one the Thunder saw on December 11th. The Jazz have been at home waiting since Monday, while the Thunder are coming off back-to-back games in Los Angeles on Monday and Tuesday.

Final Thunder-Jazz Prediction & Pick: Jazz +3.5 (-110)