Utah Jazz vs San Antonio Spurs Picks and Predictions January 22nd 2026

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Utah is coming off its best “toughness” win of the month, rallying past Minnesota even without Lauri Markkanen. San Antonio is in a different spot. The Spurs are still near the top of the West, but their coach wants more edge after a physical loss in Houston and a rough shooting night from Victor Wembanyama.

This is the second meeting in four days. San Antonio handled Utah at home Monday, and now the Jazz get the rematch in Salt Lake City with a chance to take the season series.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz Odds

TeamMoneylineSpreadTotal
San Antonio Spurs-649-13 (-110)O 238.5 (-110)
Utah Jazz+480+13 (-110)U 238.5 (-110)

San Antonio Spurs Betting Form

San Antonio is still the more complete team, but the recent 5-5 stretch tells you the floor has dipped when the physicality turns up and the shots do not fall. The Spurs want to play with spacing and fast decisions. When that is sharp, they can build margin quickly and keep weaker teams from hanging around late.

Injury Report: Devin Vassell has been listed out recently, and that matters for perimeter shot creation and depth.

For recent results, splits, and matchup context, use the San Antonio Spurs team page.

Utah Jazz Betting Form

Utah has struggled defensively all season, and that is the root of why they need spike shooting nights to beat good teams. Still, Tuesday showed the Jazz can compete with effort, rebounding, and confidence when the ball is popping.

Injury Report: Lauri Markkanen has remained out with illness, and Utah has been piecing together roles without its top scorer.

For home form and game logs, use the Utah Jazz team page.

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San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz Matchup Breakdown

This number is big because the matchup leans San Antonio.

  • Spurs advantage: size and two-way stability. If Wembanyama controls the paint and San Antonio avoids live-ball turnovers, Utah has to score in the half court for four quarters.
  • Jazz advantage: variance. Utah’s best cover path is a high-volume three-point night plus extra possessions through offensive rebounds.
  • Swing factor: effort level. San Antonio’s coach called out toughness after Houston. If the Spurs respond with physical defense and cleaner rebounding, this can get out of hand.

The total is high for a reason. Utah’s defense invites points, and San Antonio can score in bunches when the ball moves. The side still comes down to whether Utah can string stops and avoid the long runs that bury underdogs.

San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz Predictions and Best Bets

I’m backing San Antonio to win comfortably. Utah’s energy is real, but without Markkanen their scoring ceiling is lower, and it is hard to keep pace if the Spurs play with force and take care of the ball.

Best Bet: Spurs -13 (-110)

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