Lauri Markkanen is out for the Jazz, which removes the 34 minutes a night he played last season. Utah visits Houston on Friday, November 13, with tip at 8:30 PM ET.
Price: Rockets 92¢, Jazz 8¢ (Polymarket, as of Thu 3:07 PM ET)
Kalshi: Rockets 91¢, Jazz 10¢
2027 title price: Jazz 1¢, Rockets 6¢ (Polymarket US)
Live price and every move: NBA WIRE
Who is favored in Jazz vs Rockets
Polymarket has the Rockets at 92¢ and the Jazz at 8¢. Kalshi has the Rockets 1¢ cheaper at 91¢. NBA MARKET keeps Polymarket and Kalshi side by side for this game. That is up 13¢ from the Rockets’ opening price of 79¢. Across this season's logged games, favorites at tip are 126-44, a 74% win rate. Wins vs expected shows whether either side has been beating the market.
Last time out
Each team’s week so far, next to where Polymarket had them before tip. Jazz’s price on both apps, updated through the day, is on NBA MARKET.
The Jazz are 0-3 this week: a 115-100 loss at the Timberwolves on Sunday as 17¢ underdogs, a 115-109 home loss to the Heat on Tuesday as 23¢ underdogs and a 123-108 home loss to the Magic on Wednesday as 37¢ underdogs. One of the three went over the total. Ranked 26th of 30 on pre-game prices (rating 33), they have gone 1-11; the prices pointed to 3.7 wins. A tough stretch follows, with the next two opponents rated 71 on average.
The Rockets are 1-1 this week: a 102-99 loss at the Suns on Saturday as 71¢ favorites and a 115-108 home win over the Warriors on Wednesday as 68¢ favorites. One of the two went over the total. Pre-game prices put them 2nd of 30 (a 68 rating); their 9-3 record compares with 7.6 wins the prices expected. An easier stretch follows, with the next two opponents rated 34.
Injury report
As of Nov 12. These can change right up to tip.
Lauri Markkanen (Jazz): Out, hand
Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz): Out, foot
Steven Adams (Rockets): Out, calf
Clint Capela (Rockets): Out, ankle
Trey Alexander (Jazz): Out, ankle
Jaren Jackson Jr. (Jazz): Out, knee
Jazz and Rockets key players
Numbers from last season, following each player to his current team. Usage is how often a possession ends with him: a shot, free throws or a turnover. Who picks up the shots when a starter sits is on NBA USAGE.
Jazz
Keyonte George: 33.1 min, 27.9% usage, 23.6 pts, 3.7 reb, 6.1 ast
Ace Bailey: 27.6 min, 21.5% usage, 13.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.8 ast
Brice Sensabaugh: 23.5 min, 24.9% usage, 14.9 pts, 3.1 reb, 1.9 ast
Isaiah Collier: 25.7 min, 20.5% usage, 11.7 pts, 2.5 reb, 7.2 ast
Kyle Filipowski: 23.4 min, 20.0% usage, 11.4 pts, 7.2 reb, 2.6 ast
Out: Lauri Markkanen, Jusuf Nurkic.
Rockets
Kevin Durant: 36.4 min, 27.0% usage, 26.0 pts, 5.4 reb, 4.8 ast
Amen Thompson: 37.4 min, 20.0% usage, 18.3 pts, 7.8 reb, 5.3 ast
Alperen Sengun: 33.3 min, 26.6% usage, 20.4 pts, 8.9 reb, 6.2 ast
Jabari Smith Jr.: 35.1 min, 18.2% usage, 15.8 pts, 6.9 reb, 1.9 ast
Marcus Smart: 28.5 min, 15.4% usage, 9.3 pts, 2.8 reb, 3.0 ast (new, was LAL)
Out: Clint Capela, Steven Adams.
Top rookies: Darryn Peterson, pick 2 (Jazz).
Jazz vs Rockets FAQ
Is Kevin Durant playing on Friday?
Kevin Durant was not on the injury report as of Thu 3:07 PM ET. Status can still change at shootaround, so the last report before tip is the one that counts.
Who is favored in Jazz vs Rockets?
On price, the Rockets (92¢). The Jazz sit at 8¢, and both numbers update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Jazz vs Rockets?
Friday, November 13, at 8:30 PM ET, in Houston.
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