Utah at Phoenix

Utah is a powerhouse on defense again, fifth in points allowed. Point guard Ricky Rubio is settling in with his new team. He has scored in double digits in each of the past three games and has recorded 10 assists twice in four contests this season. Utah is on an 11-5-1 ATS run, including 8-1 ATS on the road. Phoenix is a mess, struggling everywhere and even has a losing home record. Coach Earl Watson was fired after three defeats to open the season and disgruntled guard Eric Bledsoe is no longer part of the team. Phoenix is last in the NBA in points allowed (125.3 points per game), #29 in field goal defense and last allowing 48% shooting from three-point land. The Suns come off a rare win, but are 13-29 ATS after a victory, plus 22-48 ATS when following a spread cover. Utah has won seven in a row against the Suns and the favorite is 6-2-1 ATS when they clash. Play Utah.