The Utah Jazz (14-28) face the San Antonio Spurs (29-13) in a Western Conference matchup on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Jazz, mired in 13th place in the West, are on a three-game losing streak and have won just two of their last 10, plagued by injuries to key players like Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler. The Spurs, second in the West, are riding a two-game winning streak and have been dominant at home (15-5), led by Victor Wembanyama’s all-around excellence. This game at Frost Bank Center highlights San Antonio’s elite defense (top-5 in points allowed at 108.2 per game) against Utah’s struggling offense (112.4 PPG, 25th in league), potentially resulting in a lopsided affair unless the Jazz’s depth steps up amid absences.
Venue Location
Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas. This 18,581-seat arena, home to the Spurs since 2002, is known for its passionate fans and strong home-court advantage, especially in afternoon games.
Tipoff is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT, 4:00 p.m. local time in San Antonio). The game will be broadcast on KJZZ (Jazz market), Jazz+, and FDSSW (Spurs market). Radio coverage is available on KSL 97.5 FM for Jazz fans and WOAI 1200 AM for Spurs listeners.
Recent Team Forms
The Jazz have been dismal, going 2-8 in their last 10 with a -10.2 point differential, including blowout losses on the road. The Spurs are 7-3 in their last 10 with a +6.8 differential, showcasing balanced play and home dominance.
Here’s a breakdown of each team’s last 10 games:
| Date | Opponent | Result (Jazz) | Score |
| Jan 17 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L | 95-150 |
| Jan 15 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L | 122-144 |
| Jan 14 | @ Chicago Bulls | L | 126-128 |
| Jan 12 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W | 123-112 |
| Jan 10 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L | 95-150 |
| Jan 8 | vs. Boston Celtics | L | 105-103 |
| Jan 7 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L | 125-129 |
| Jan 5 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L | 117-137 |
| Jan 3 | @ Golden State Warriors | L | 114-123 |
| Jan 1 | @ LA Clippers | L | 101-118 |
Overall: 2-8 in last 10 (-102 point differential).
| Date | Opponent | Result (Spurs) | Score |
| Jan 17 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 126-123 |
| Jan 15 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W | 119-101 |
| Jan 13 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L | 98-119 |
| Jan 11 | @ Phoenix Suns | L | 93-112 |
| Jan 10 | @ Boston Celtics | W | 100-95 |
| Jan 7 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L | 105-106 |
| Jan 4 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L | 110-115 |
| Jan 3 | @ Indiana Pacers | W | 123-113 |
| Jan 1 | vs. New York Knicks | W | 134-132 |
| Dec 30 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W | 118-107 |
Overall: 7-3 in last 10 (+68 point differential).
Injury Report
Utah Jazz:
Isaiah Collier (G): Questionable (right quadriceps contusion).
Elijah Harkless (G): Out (G League – Two-Way).
Walker Kessler (C): Out (left shoulder injury recovery) – Out for the season after surgery.
Lauri Markkanen (F): Out (illness).
Georges Niang (F): Out (left foot fourth metatarsal stress reaction).
John Tonje (F): Out (G League – Two-Way).
Oscar Tshiebwe (C): Out (G League – Two-Way).
The Jazz are without their top scorer (Markkanen, 24.5 PPG) and rim protector (Kessler, 2.8 BPG), severely impacting offense and defense.
San Antonio Spurs:
Harrison Ingram (F): Out (G League – Two-Way).
David Jones Garcia (G): Out (G League – Two-Way).
Stanley Umude (G): Out (G League – Two-Way).
Devin Vassell (G): Out (left adductor strain) – No timeline for return.
The Spurs miss Vassell’s scoring (18.2 PPG) but remain deep with Wembanyama anchoring.
Key
Player Matchups
Injuries alter this matchup, shifting focus to San Antonio’s stars against Utah’s makeshift lineup.
Collin Sexton (UTA G) vs. De’Aaron Fox (SAS G): Sexton (20.5 PPG) brings scoring punch; Fox (elite speed, 25.8 PPG, 6.2 APG) could exploit Utah’s backcourt defense.
Kyle Filipowski (UTA F) vs. Victor Wembanyama (SAS C): Filipowski steps in for Markkanen (rookie with 12.5 PPG); Wembanyama (league-leading 3.5 BPG, 24.2 PPG) dominates inside.
Keyonte George (UTA G) vs. Stephon Castle (SAS G): George (playmaking, 15.8 PPG) vs. Castle (defensive rookie, 14.2 PPG).
Taylor Hendricks (UTA F) vs. Harrison Barnes (SAS F): Hendricks fills gaps (10.5 PPG); Barnes provides veteran spacing (15.8 PPG).
Other keys: Spurs’ top-10 rebounding (46.2 per game) vs. Jazz’s poor turnover margin (-2.1). San Antonio’s power play (top-5 efficiency) could feast on Utah’s fouls.
Series History
The all-time series favors the Spurs at 112-92 (204 games). San Antonio has won 7 of the last 10 meetings, but Utah took the most recent on Dec. 27, 2025 (127-114). The Spurs are 8-2 at home in the last 10 vs. Jazz. Overs have hit in 5 of the last 7 games, averaging 235 points.
Betting Trends
Spread: Spurs 6-4 ATS in last 10; Jazz 5-5 ATS but 2-8 SU lately.
Over/Under: Over is 4-1 in Spurs’ last 5 home games; under is 5-1 in Jazz’s last 6 road tilts, but series trends over in 5/7.
Other Trends: Spurs 8-2 SU in last 10 home games; Jazz 1-9 SU on road in last 10. Public favors Spurs (65% bets); totals have gone under in 6 of Jazz’s last 8 vs. winning teams.
Game Odds
Utah Jazz 242.5
San Antonio Spurs – 16.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, January 18, 2026
