To play devil's advocate for a moment, Houston has won 2 games out of Utah's 5 home losses so being 2-1 while the rest of the league is 3-37 against them at home. In addition, unlike Utah, HOU is an elite road team (25-17 SU; 23-17-2 ATS) Based on this, I would say HOU has a very good shot of being at least competitive in this game.
But I think you are focusing more on the situation and if that is the case, Utah is the side to consider as they are an impressive 11-3 ATS in home games revenging a straight up loss vs opponent as a favorite this season, winning by average of 16.8 PPG.
I think you have the right idea as I see a highly motivated Utah team tonight who wins by almost 20. Good luck IMGV....
imo, not a cinch! jazz could still play poorly. the momentum has shifted and i still consider the jazz team a young team even tho the core of this group have been playing for quite some time now. also, they are still up 2-1 esp if u dont factor in the game being a homegame for the jazz.
no play for me. altho i like the jazz -5 @1st half.
NO cinch here. Remember Rockets had no Alston first two games. and he made immediate impact when he returned. I like Rockets + points, and would not be shocked by upset.