Jan. 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m. CT
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will host Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. CST Wednesday.
OKC (30-7) is looking to get back on track after a 124-97 home loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. Utah (12-23) suffered a 137-117 road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday.
Follow along for live updates for today’s Thunder-Jazz game:
Order new book on Thunder’s run to NBA title
What time is Thunder vs Jazz game tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 7
- Time: 7 p.m. CST
- Where: Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz on tonight?
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- How to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Jazz predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 123, Utah 100
It seemed like Monday’s game against Charlotte was the perfect bounce-back opportunity for OKC, which ultimately suffered a 27-point loss. But it’ll have another chance to find its rhythm against Utah, which has lost four straight games. Even if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t play, I expect the Thunder to capitalize this time around with a convincing victory over a team it has already beaten twice this season by an average of 31 points.
Thunder vs Jazz betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, Jan. 7
- Odds: Thunder by 17.5
- Over/under: 241.5
- Moneyline: OKC -1400 | Utah +825
Thunder vs Jazz injury updates
- Thunder: Alex Caruso (low back soreness) is out. Ousmane Dieng (right calf strain) is out. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (right knee bursitis) is questionable. Isaiah Hartenstein (right soleus strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgical recovery) is out. Jaylin Williams (right heel bursitis) is out.
- Jazz: Ace Bailey (left hip flexor strain) is questionable. Elijah Harkless (G League two-way) is out. Walker Kessler (left shoulder injury recovery) is out. Kevin Love (rest) is out. Georges Niang (left foot fourth metatarsal stress reaction) is out. John Tonje (G League two-way) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Utah Jazz starters
Justin Martinez covers the Thunder and NBA for The Oklahoman. Have a story idea for Justin? He can be reached at jmartinez@oklahoman.com or on X/Twitter at @Justintohoops. Sign up for the Thunder Sports Minute newsletter to access more NBA coverage. Support Justin’s work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a digital subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com.