NBA *HARDWOOD HAMMER*
(NBA) Utah vs. Golden State,
Point Spread: 12.50 | -105.00 Utah (Away)
Result: Win
Play: Utah Jazz
Rating: 8/10*

The Golden State failed to cover a similar spread in their 106-94 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, and I can see the Utah Jazz keeping it even closer tonight. Utah did not take care of the ball very well in the series opener, particularly in the first half, but we should see a sharper Jazz side tonight.

Jazz are 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games playing on one days rest and 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a straight up loss.