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Thunder vs. Jazz prediction and odds for NBA Summer League (How to bet total)

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz could be in line for a high-scoring affair in the NBA Summer League on Monday night.

By Peter Dewey

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams. / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
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The Oklahoma City Thunder have been a dominant NBA Summer League team in recent seasons, and they should be again in 2023. 

OKC takes on the Utah Jazz in the Salt Lake City Summer League on Monday night, and there are a ton of notable names on each roster: 

Oklahoma City Thunder Summer League roster (notable names)

  • Chet Holmgren (unclear if he will play, but on roster)
  • Jaylin Williams
  • Jalen Williams
  • Ousmane Dieng
  • Tre Mann
  • Keyontae Johnson
  • Jeremiah Robinson-Earl
  • Jared Butler
  • Zhaire Smith

Utah Jazz Summer League roster (notable names)

  • Ochai Agbaji
  • Keyonte George
  • Taylor Hendricks
  • Johnny Juzang
  • Luka Samancic
  • Micah Potter

As you can see, there is a ton of talent between draft picks or players that have already gotten NBA experience under their belt on both sides – but especially for the Thunder. 

Can OKC cover as a favorite on Monday night? Here’s a look at the odds and my best bet for this Summer League clash: 

Thunder vs. Jazz odds, spread and total

Spread:

  • Thunder -5.5 (-110)
  • Jazz +5.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Thunder: -215
  • Jazz: +185

Total:

  • 167.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Odds are available via DraftKings Sportsbook. 

Thunder vs. Jazz prediction and pick

I don’t mind a bet on the Thunder here, but I am a little concerned about how much the team will let rotation players like Holmgren (may not participate anyway), Jalen Williams, Tre Mann and Jaylin Williams truly play throughout this Summer League. 

Despite that, I do think this game lines up to be a high-scoring one given the talent on both sides. 

Starting with OKC, the team has a full rotation of draft picks or players that have NBA experience. That’s not even mentioning No. 10 overall pick Cason Wallace – who can’t play until the Thunder’s draft-day deal with the Dallas Mavericks is finalized. 

I think the Thunder can put up some huge scoring numbers, similar to what they did last summer when led by Holmgren and Josh Giddey. 

On the Utah side, Hendricks and George should get a chance to showcase why the team picked them in the 2023 NBA Draft while playing alongside a scoring wing in Agbaji. 

Since Walker Kessler isn’t playing for Utah, I am not worried about the team being a stalwart on the defensive end. 

I think this could be an uptempo show between two up-and-coming young teams. Let’s root for points on Monday night. 

Pick: OVER 167.5 (-110)

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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