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Rockets vs. Jazz prediction: Houston to win, Kevin Durant projected for big game in Monday's NBA matchup [12/1/2025]

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Get Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz predictions for NBA Monday.

Houston Rockets-Utah Jazz Predictions and Game Preview.
Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz NBA prediction for Monday, December 1, 2025.

The Utah Jazz will face the favored Houston Rockets in NBA action at Delta Center on Monday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model projects the Rockets as the most likely winner of the Rockets vs. Jazz game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Jazz lineup will feature players like Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George and Ace Bailey, while the Rockets will look to Kevin Durant, Alperen Sengun and Amen Thompson.

This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Rockets vs. Jazz prediction: Who will win and cover?

As part of Dimers' NBA predictions coverage—and following a review of recent results—our pregame model has generated moneyline, spread, and over/under probabilities for Monday's clash between the Rockets and Jazz.

Our independent predictive model gives the Rockets a 79% chance of defeating the Jazz. Our predicted final score has the Rockets winning 122-112.

According to our model, the Jazz (+11.5) have a 57% chance of covering the spread, while the 234.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.

 

Rockets vs. Jazz odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type Rockets Jazz
Spread -11.5 (-105) +11.5 (-110)
Moneyline -535 +450
Total o234.5 (-115) u234.5 (-105)

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

Rockets vs. Jazz picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type Pick Bet Now
Spread Jazz +11.5 -110
Moneyline Jazz +450
Total Under 234.5 -105

According to our best NBA bets for Monday, the top play to make on this game is Jazz +11.5 at the spread.

 

Rockets vs. Jazz player props

NBA prop bets are an enjoyable way to wager on Monday's Rockets vs. Jazz matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Delta Center.

Kevin Durant is expected to lead the Rockets with 27 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, while Lauri Markkanen is projected to have 24 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists for the Jazz.

Kevin Durant 2025.
Kevin Durant is projected to score 27 points tonight.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and more, for every game this season.

Rockets prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Rockets are:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM DFS
Kevin Durant 27 5 5 3 47
Alperen Sengun 22 10 6 1 50
Amen Thompson 18 8 7 1 44
Reed Sheppard 16 4 4 3 36
Jabari Smith 15 7 2 2 31

Jazz prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Jazz:

Player PTS REB AST 3PM DFS
Lauri Markkanen 24 5 2 3 39
Keyonte George 18 4 6 2 36
Ace Bailey 13 4 2 2 25
B. Sensabaugh 11 3 2 2 21
Kyle Filipowski 9 6 2 2 23

Rockets vs. Jazz game-day updates and essential details

Monday's game between the Jazz and Rockets at Delta Center is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

 

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Conclusion

We predict the Rockets, with a 79% win probability, will likely beat the Jazz on Monday, with Alperen Sengun projected for a game-high 50 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Rockets vs. Jazz insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.

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