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Phoenix Suns vs. Utah Jazz picks, predictions, odds: Who wins NBA game Friday?

The Phoenix Suns (63-17) and Utah Jazz (48-32) face off on Friday night at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City.

The game is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on Bally Sports Arizona and NBA TV.

Who will win the game?

Check out these odds, picks and predictions for the contest.

The Jazz are a 2.5-point in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

Utah is -145 on the money line and Phoenix is +120.

The over/under for the game is set at ?? points.

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Picks and Parlays: Jazz 111, Suns 101

It writes: "Phoenix has already clinched both the Pacific Division title and the top seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Suns have been giving regulars fewer minutes in order to be rested for the start of the postseason. Utah is battling with Denver for fifth place in the Western Conference and has an outside chance for fourth place. Therefore, Utah has far more incentive in this matchup on Friday. "

ESPN: Jazz have a 57.5% chance to win

The site's Basketball Power Index gives the Suns a 42.5% chance to win the game.

Will the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz in their NBA game on Friday night?
Will the Phoenix Suns beat the Utah Jazz in their NBA game on Friday night?

Five Thirty Eight: Jazz have a 60% win probability

The site gives the Suns a 40% win probability in the game in Salt Lake City.

Top Bet: Jazz 119, Suns 113

It writes: "Phoenix is just going through the motions, having assured itself the top seed in the West for some time now. The Suns are only 1-3 straight up in their last four wins, a stretch that includes their 113-109 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on the road last Wednesday night. Their one victory in that span was a 121-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers last Tuesday. Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton all did not suit up in the Clippers game and that could very well be the trend for the Suns until the end of the regular season. If so, it will be an opportunity to shine for Cameron Johnson, who’s played well against the Jazz this season. He has averaged 17.0 points on 54.8 FG% and 61.1 3FG% in three games versus Utah this season. As a team, the Suns are 2-1 straight up opposite the Jazz this campaign."

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Odds Shark: Jazz 114, Suns 111.7

The site predicts that the Jazz will win, but not cover. It predicts that the point total will go under.

Number Fire: Jazz have a 56.6% win probability

The site has the Jazz as the favorite over the Suns in Friday's NBA matchup.

Sportsbook Wire: Suns 125, Jazz 119

Jess Root writes: "The Suns have not been playing with the same urgency as Utah as they have chosen instead to rest starters in some of the final games before the playoffs. However, it doesn’t appear they will rest guys tonight, opting to stay in rhythm before resting starters in the regular-season finale."

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