Thunder vs Jazz Prediction and NBA Tips - 8 January 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Paycom Center on Thursday, starting at 12:00pm AEDT.

Led by star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are looking to overcome a Jazz side that includes Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh.

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Thunder vs Jazz game, as well as the latest betting odds.

Who Will Win?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Oklahoma City vs Utah NBA match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Thunder a 91% chance of beating the Jazz at Paycom Center.

Thunder vs Jazz: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:

• Head to Head: Thunder $1.09, Jazz $8.00
• Line: Thunder -19.5 ($1.95), Jazz +19.5 ($1.87)
• Total (Over/Under 243 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Thunder at $1.09 and the Jazz at $8.00.

The Thunder are 19.5-point favourites against the Jazz, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.

For the underdog Jazz (+19.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.

The over/under for total points scored is set at 243 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Jazz (+19.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 243-point over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.

Thunder vs Jazz: Betting Tips

• Head to Head: Oklahoma City at $1.09 with Bet365
• Line: Jazz +19.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
• Total Points: Under 243 at $1.91 with Bet365

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Thunder vs Jazz: Prediction

Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Jazz at Paycom Center this Thursday is the Thunder winning 128-112.

This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.

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Thunder vs Jazz: Essential Details

The NBA game between the Thunder and Jazz at Paycom Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Thursday.

• Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Utah Jazz
• Date: Thursday 8 January 2026
• Time: 12:00pm AEDT
• Venue: Paycom Center

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.

Conclusion

Our Oklahoma City vs Utah predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.

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