The Golden State Warriors are still adjusting to life without Jimmy Butler. Luckily for the Dubs, they get another cupcake matchup to work things out as they visit the Utah Jazz as 9.5-point road favorites.
My Warriors vs. Jazz predictions expect De’Anthony Melton to step up in Butler’s absence, with tip-off set for 9:00 p.m. ET in Salt Lake City.
Read more in my NBA picks for Wednesday, January 28.
Warriors vs Jazz prediction
Warriors vs Jazz best bet: De'Anthony Melton Over 2.5 assists (+150)
One player who has seen an uptick in production with Jimmy Butler sidelined is De’Anthony Melton.
The Golden State Warriors guard has averaged 16 points and 3.5 assists per game in the four contests since Butler’s injury, and I like him to deliver another productive night against the Utah Jazz.
Utah is arguably the worst defensive team in the NBA, ranking last in both defensive rating and opponent points per game. The Jazz also sit at the bottom in opponent assists per possession, and oddsmakers have seemingly overlooked Melton’s improved assist numbers with Butler out.
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Warriors vs Jazz same-game parlay
Utah surrenders the most 3-point attempts and makes per game in the Association, and the Jazz have allowed Steph Curry to score 31 points in both previous meetings.
Another player who could step up with Butler out is Moses Moody. He’s been cleaning lately, averaging 4.8 rebounds over his last five contests.
Warriors vs Jazz SGP
- De'Anthony Melton Over 2.5 assists
- Steph Curry Over 29.5 points
- Moses Moody Over 3.5 rebounds
Our "from downtown" SGP: Road Warriors
If the first three legs of this SGP hit, the Dubs likely cover this number as well.
Warriors vs Jazz SGP
- De'Anthony Melton Over 2.5 assists
- Steph Curry Over 29.5 points
- Moses Moody Over 3.5 rebounds
- Warriors -9
Warriors vs Jazz odds
- Spread: Warriors -9 (-110) | Jazz +9 (-110)
- Moneyline: Warriors -310 | Jazz +250
- Over/Under: Over 240.5 (-110) | Under 240.5 (-110)
Warriors vs Jazz betting trend to know
The Jazz have hit the game total Over in 32 of their last 45 home games (+17.70 Units / 36% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Warriors vs. Jazz.
How to watch Warriors vs Jazz
| Location | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT |
| Date | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 10:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | NBCS-Bay Area, KJZZ |
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