What do you see that may give utah an edge tonight?
I didn't say Utah may get an edge tonight. I said it wouldn't shock me to see them win. I think they have something like a 35-40% chance at a win. As Sportjunky said, I think Deron Williams will absolutely abuse Nash if they put him in the unfortunate spot of guarding him. Whoever does have to go on offense against Nash should have a GREAT game.
Kirilenko usually has good games vs the Suns.
And Boozer has been a beast in the paint even if the Jazz lose.
the key, though, in my mind, is that the Suns haven't been defending as well since they lost at Minnesota.
also...consider...Utah has won 4 of the last 5 meetings, and Phoenix is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games.
also
Utah is second in rebounds allowed in the league at 38.0, and Phoenix has the third worst rebounds allowed in the league at 46.2.
I fully expect Utah to outrebound the Suns significantly, and if they keep the Suns to one and done, then they should have a very good chance to steal a win in Phoenix.
Jazz are 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings in Phoenix.
Underdog is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.
Road team is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
This game should be over 110 for each team. We'll see how it goes, though.