Utah visits Frost Bank Center on Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET for another meeting with San Antonio. The teams needed overtime to separate last week, but the Spurs now carry a much larger favorite’s price. San Antonio is laying 16 points, with the total at 231.
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Jazz vs Spurs Game Information
| Date and Time | Monday, November 2, 2026 — 8:30 p.m. ET |
|---|---|
| Arena | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas |
| Spread and Total Used | Utah +16; 231 |
Utah Needs Cleaner Possessions to Stay Within Reach
Utah is 1-5 overall and 0-1 on the road. The Jazz have lost four straight, including Saturday’s 112-90 defeat at Portland.
Utah averages 108.7 points and allows 118.8. Its 17.0 turnovers per 100 possessions make it difficult to capitalize on otherwise competitive stretches. Against San Antonio, a series of empty possessions can quickly turn a close game into a large deficit.
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic are listed out, weakening Utah’s interior options. The Jazz need help defense without surrendering easy perimeter opportunities. Their remaining frontcourt must also rebound well enough to avoid defending multiple times on the same possession.
San Antonio Has the Advantage Without Needing a Rout
San Antonio is 4-2 overall and 2-2 at home. The Spurs have won four straight, most recently beating Minnesota 121-111 on Saturday.
The Spurs average 117.3 points and allow 110.2. Their 13.1 turnovers per 100 possessions provide a meaningful possession advantage over Utah. San Antonio can steadily build a lead if it keeps getting shots while the Jazz surrender opportunities.
The recent 117-111 overtime win at Utah is also a reminder that a favorable matchup does not guarantee easy separation. The Spurs must finish possessions and avoid letting the Jazz gain confidence through second chances and open transition threes.
Jazz vs Spurs Statistical Comparison
| Category | Utah | San Antonio |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-5 | 4-2 |
| Points Per Game | 108.7 | 117.3 |
| Points Allowed | 118.8 | 110.2 |
| Turnovers Per 100 Possessions | 17.0 | 13.1 |
Jazz vs Spurs Picks and Predictions
Spread Pick: Utah Jazz +16
San Antonio is the clear projected winner, but 16 points requires substantial separation. Utah competed with the Spurs recently, and a late scoring stretch can matter against a spread this large. The Jazz’s missing interior players are the strongest reason this could fail. I still prefer the cushion while projecting a comfortable, rather than overwhelming, Spurs victory.
Total Pick: Under 231
Utah’s offense has struggled, and San Antonio can win through efficient possession management instead of constant transition. The concern is the Spurs exploiting the depleted Jazz frontcourt so thoroughly that the favorite carries the total. My expectation is a controlled San Antonio win with Utah doing enough to cover: Spurs 121, Jazz 107.
Final Prediction
| Moneyline | San Antonio |
|---|---|
| ATS | Utah +16 |
| Total | Under 231 |
| Projected Score | San Antonio 121, Utah 107 |
Final Picks: Utah +16 and Under 231.
Prepared for November 2, 2026. Betting lines and availability may change. Statistics represent six games.