San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz 3 November 2026 Prediction

Five days ago, Utah pushed San Antonio to overtime before losing 117-111. Since then, the Spurs have extended their winning streak to four games, while the Jazz have lost four straight. Can Utah end its skid?

Wembanyama Scores 43 as San Antonio Wins Its Fourth Straight

After opening losses to Oklahoma City (116-104) and Houston (114-110), Mitch Johnson’s team has won four in a row. The Spurs beat Minnesota 121-111 at home in their most recent game. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 43 points on 17-of-34 shooting, seven rebounds and six blocks. It was his 10th career 40-point game in the regular season.

San Antonio’s backcourt has also played well. Harper and Fox combined for 47 points against the Timberwolves and regularly created scoring chances for their teammates. Unlike New York, its opponent in the recent final, San Antonio has avoided a prolonged slump.

San Antonio Predicted Lineup: Fox, Castle, Harper, Vassell, Wembanyama

Other Players: Guards: Gillespie, McLaughlin; forwards: Barnes, Brown, Bryant, John-Garcia, Johnson, Champagnie; centers: Kornet, Reid Jr.

Out: Kentans and Harris (injuries)

Manager: Mitch Johnson

Markkanen Returns, but Utah Loses Again

Will Hardy’s team has struggled early in the season. Since its lone win over New Orleans (120-119), Utah has lost four straight and fallen to second-to-last in the Western Conference. On Saturday, the Jazz lost 112-90 at home to a depleted Portland team. It was the first time this season they had scored fewer than 100 points.

Markkanen’s return made little difference. He shot 3-of-14 from the field and fouled out. George also struggled: after scoring 31 against the Spurs in their previous meeting, the point guard managed just eight points. Utah’s lineup has changed, but its results remain inconsistent.

Utah Predicted Lineup: George, Peterson, Bailey, Markkanen, Hayes

Other Players: Guards: Bufkin, Collier, Mykhailiuk, Okogie; forwards: Green, Ingram, Sensabaugh, Filipowski; centers: Bamba, Bradley

Out: Alexander, Jackson Jr. and Nurkic (injuries)

Manager: Will Hardy

San Antonio Has Won Three Straight Against Utah

After losing the teams’ first meeting last season 127-114, the Spurs beat the Jazz twice, 123-110 and 126-109. San Antonio won their latest matchup 117-111 in overtime last week.

San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz Prediction: San Antonio Spurs Handicap -9.5

Main prediction: Utah stayed close in the first meeting this season largely because of George’s performance and several poor stretches from San Antonio. The Jazz have since lost 112-90 to Portland, while the Spurs have improved. The pick is San Antonio Spurs -9.5.

Team total prediction: San Antonio has averaged 122.5 points over its four-game winning streak while allowing no more than 111 in any of those games. Utah has topped 120 points this season, but its offense has also been inconsistent. The pick is Utah Jazz team total under 111.5.