OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz Prediction and Betting Tips - Nov. 21 | 2025 NBA Emirates Cup

It’s an NBA Emirates Cup matchup featuring West Group A’s OKC Thunder taking on the Utah Jazz. The Thunder enter at 1-0 in Cup play, while the Jazz sit at the bottom of the group at 0-2 -- mirroring their Western Conference standings, where OKC holds a league-best 15-1 record and Utah is 10th at 5-9.

Here’s a preview of this OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz 2025 NBA Emirates Cup game, scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. ET at Delta Center in Salt Lake.

OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz Preview and Odds

Moneyline: Thunder (-1475) vs Jazz (+850)

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Spread: Thunder -15.5 (-115) vs Jazz +15.5 (-105)

Total (O/U): Thunder o236.5 (-110) vs Jazz u236.5 (-110)

Editor's note: The odds could change close to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz preview

This game pits the top team in the West against a rebuilding squad still trying to climb out of the lottery tier.

The Thunder, who lead the NBA in both net rating and defensive rating, also rank first in steals and force opponents into the lowest field-goal percentage in the league.

They continue to get healthier and arrive in Utah riding a seven-game win streak, though they remain without Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams and Aaron Wiggins.

Still, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, a duo combining for 52.0 points, 13.3 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 2.3 blocks per game, OKC remains dangerous.

Utah, meanwhile, lists Kyle Filipowski as questionable and Georges Niang and Walker Kessler as out. Their sixth-worst defensive rating presents a challenge, but if they bring enough physicality, they can stay competitive thanks to ranking fourth in rebounds per game, fifth in assists per game and fourth in free-throw percentage.

If the Thunder lean on SGA and Holmgren, the Jazz counter with Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, who combine for 53.6 ppg, 10.0 rpg and 7.1 apg.

But beyond those two, the Jazz struggle for consistent support, especially with Kessler out for the season and much of the roster still comprised of young players trying to establish themselves.

OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz betting tips

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander O/U 30.5 points – Take the over.
• Lauri Markkanen O/U 25.5 points – Take the over.
• Keyonte George O/U 20.5 points – Take the under.
• Chet Holmgren O/U 18.5 points – Take the over.

OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz prediction

The Thunder should control the matchup with their elite defense. Even with key absences lingering from last season’s championship roster, they remain the more complete squad and are positioned to roll to their second NBA Cup victory.

Our prediction: Thunder win by 22.

Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro