Golden State at Utah

Golden State is giving players more rest down the stretch, trying to pace itself rather than go all out for the record. They've failed to cover five of the last six games, including an 87-79 loss to San Antonio. They face another talented, physically defensive team in Utah, second in the NBA in points allowed, just behind the Spurs. Utah has limited six of its last eight opponents to 87 or fewer points. Utah has also won eight of its past 10 games and is in seventh place in the Western Conference, with ninth-place Dallas just one game behind. They have plenty of motivation to win as far as seeding, plus the crowd will be fired up to see their hot team knock off the defending champs. The Jazz are 9-1 ATS at home against a team with a winning road record and the wagering value is on the home dog to win the game. Take Utah on the moneyline.