Utah vs Houston
Short Answer
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
- Houston wins, favored by its 9-3 record and major Utah frontcourt injuries.
- Superior advanced metrics and head-to-head history further bolster Houston's probability.
- Utah may cover the spread; market adjusted from HOU -17.5 to -15.5.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 92.0% | 93.4% | Houston entered as heavy favorites with a 9-3 record and Utah missing key frontcourt players. |
| Utah | 9.0% | 6.6% | Utah, an underdog, showed potential with a spread adjustment and young scorers like Keyonte George. |
Current Context
Sources (15)
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2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
3. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This prediction market resolves YES if the Houston Rockets win their NBA game against the Utah Jazz. It resolves NO if the Houston Rockets do not win the game. The game is scheduled to begin on November 13, 8:30 PM EST, with a maximum payout date listed as November 15, 2026.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | $0.92 | $0.09 | 92% |
| Utah | $0.09 | $0.92 | 9% |
Market Discussion
Traders on Kalshi overwhelmingly expect the Houston Rockets to defeat the Utah Jazz, with a 91% probability assigned to a Rockets victory. The market is closely divided on the specific winning margin, with a 50% chance the Rockets win by over 15.5 points, and a slight leaning towards the total points exceeding 220.5 (52%). This indicates a strong consensus for a Houston win, but ongoing debate regarding the exact score and point differential.
4. Trust Index
Largest single print on KXNBAGAME-26NOV13UTAHOU-HOU carried 59% of its $3,372 tape (window is 0% of 24h flow)
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5. What advanced metrics underpin the Houston Rockets' status as heavy favorites on November 13?
| Offensive Efficiency Gap | Houston 1.148 vs Utah 1.013 (13.5 points per 100 possessions difference) [1] |
|---|---|
| Effective Field Goal Percentage | Houston 55.2% vs Utah 50.1% [1] |
| Polymarket Pricing for Houston Win | 91% [2] |
Sources (5)
- 12026-2027 NBA Games: Jazz Rockets Efficiency Stats - TeamRankings.comteamrankings.com
- 2Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets 2026 odds — Kalshi vs Polymarket vs sportsbooks | SportsBookISHsportsbookish.com
- 3Jazz vs Rockets Game Overview, Stats, Injuries, Records - NBA Game on November 13, 2026covers.com
- 4Jazz vs. Rockets: Odds, Chart & News | 4Search Predictions4search.com
- 5UTA Jazz vs HOU Rockets: Winning Margin NBA Odds & Predictionskalshi.com
6. How will the Utah Jazz's offensive strategy adapt to the absence of key players like Lauri Markkanen?
| Jazz Offensive Efficiency | 1.013 (compared to Houston's 1.148) [1][2][3] |
|---|---|
| Jazz Field Goal Percentage | 43.3% (28th in league) [1][2][3] |
| Key Player Scoring Loss | Markkanen (18.0 PPG) and Jackson Jr. (16.3 PPG) sidelined [2][3][4] |
Sources (7)
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- 7Jazz vs Rockets Picks, Prop Bets For November 13, 2026 - NBA Predictionscovers.com
7. How does Utah's Keyonte George stack up against Houston's Alperen Sengun in key offensive categories?
| Sengun Average Stats | 21.1 points, 9.4 rebounds per game (Houston) [1] |
|---|---|
| George Average Stats | 20.4 points, 4.5 rebounds per game (Utah) [1] |
| 30+/25+ Points Prop | Sengun 30+ points (75%), George 25+ points (72%) [2][3] |
Sources (5)
- 1Jazz vs Rockets Prediction 11/13/2026 NBA Picks Today - Pick Dawgzpickdawgz.com
- 2Utah vs Houston: Pts + Reb + Ast Odds | PredictPediapredictpedia.com
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- 4Jazz vs Rockets Game Overview, Stats, Injuries, Records - NBA Game on November 13, 2026covers.com
- 5Jazz vs Rockets Picks, Prop Bets For November 13, 2026 - NBA Predictionscovers.com
8. How does the head-to-head history between the Rockets and Jazz inform predictions for this matchup?
| Rockets Head-to-Head Wins vs Jazz | 7 of last 10 [1] |
|---|---|
| Rockets Home Game Spread Cover vs Jazz | Last 4 games [2] |
| Jazz Current Season Road Record | 0-5 [2] |
9. What is the data-driven case for the Utah Jazz covering the large (+15.5) point spread?
| Line Movement | From HOU -17.5 to -15.5 [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Utah Season Average Margin | -11.5, 4 points better than +15.5 spread [3][4][5] |
| Projected Margin (Efficiency) | Approximately 12-13 points, inside 15.5 cover line [3] |
Sources (5)
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- 2Utah Jazz vs Houston Rockets 2026 odds — Kalshi vs Polymarket vs sportsbooks | SportsBookISHsportsbookish.com
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- 4Jazz vs Rockets Game Overview, Stats, Injuries, Records - NBA Game on November 13, 2026covers.com
- 5Jazz vs Rockets Prediction 11/13/2026 NBA Picks Today - Pick Dawgzpickdawgz.com
10. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: November 16, 2026
- Closes: November 16, 2026
Sources (10)
- 1Rockets Favored by 17: Can a Depleted Jazz Team Cover?therx.com
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- 4Jazz at Rockets Expert Pick: NBA Cup Preview and Odds | Predictempredictem.com
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- 82026 NBA Cup Schedule Matchups, Dates, TV Info Set for Group, Bracket Formatbleacherreport.com
- 9Houston Rockets receive important schedule dates for NBA Cup and MLK Day - Yahoo Sportssports.yahoo.com
- 10Utah Jazz News, Scores and Stats 2026-27 - CBS Sportscbssports.com
12. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 10 resolved YES, 10 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXNBAGAME-26NOV12TORPHI-TOR: NO (Nov 13, 2026)
- KXNBAGAME-26NOV12TORPHI-PHI: YES (Nov 13, 2026)
- KXNBAGAME-26NOV11OKCPOR-POR: YES (Nov 12, 2026)
- KXNBAGAME-26NOV11OKCPOR-OKC: NO (Nov 12, 2026)
- KXNBAGAME-26NOV11ORLUTA-UTA: NO (Nov 12, 2026)