Golden State Warriors currently hold an 18-17 record, positioning them 8th in the Western Conference. Their recent form has been inconsistent, with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games. A significant defeat occurred on January 3rd against Oklahoma City Thunder, where a depleted Warriors team suffered a 94-131 loss, marking their largest margin of defeat this season. Despite this setback, the team's core strengths remain, including averaging 15.8 three-pointers per game, ranking them first in the league. Their defence allows 113.6 points per game, placing them 8th in the league. However, the heavy loss highlighted issues with roster rotation and offensive cohesion when key players are absent. Utah Jazz have a 12-21 record, equal with Los Angeles Clippers but ranked 12th in the West due to head-to-head disadvantages, and are on a two-game losing streak, having lost 101-118 to Los Angeles Clippers on January 2nd. Their recent record is 4-6 in the last 10 games. Offensively, they score an impressive 125 points per game. However, their defence struggles, allowing a league-worst 129.2 points per game, with a season average of 126.8 points allowed, ranking 30th in the league. Their poor defence is a major weakness for the team. Prediction: Over 245 points.