Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Jazz and Pacers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on BSIN, and it’s hosted by the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 244 points, and the Pacers are favored to win at home against the Jazz. Check out BetCoco for Indiana Pacers – Utah Jazz odds
Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over their previous five games against the Pacers, the Jazz have put together a record of 3-2. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Jazz and Pacers, the Jazz have gone 2-1 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 5 points per game.
- Through their last ten road contests, the Jazz offense has averaged 111 points per game while allowing an average of 120. Utah posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 7-3 ATS.
- Across their last five home contests, Indiana has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 121 points per game.
- The last ten games that Utah was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 2-8 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Pacers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Jazz have a below .500 record of 2-6 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Pacers. In road games, the Jazz have a 0-4 record this season, in contrast to their 2-2 record when playing at home.
Utah possesses an ATS record of 3-5 for this season, including their ongoing three game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Jazz have an ATS record of 1-3 compared to a 2-2 record vs. the spread at home.
For this season, the Jazz has an over/under record of 6-2-0. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 244.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 225.8.
In their previous game, the Jazz’s offense finished with 113 points, which is right in line with their current average of 111.8 points per contest. The team’s top scorer is Lauri Markkanen, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 24, while John Collins also maintains a PPG average of 14.8 leading up to the game.
Coming into today’s game, the Jazz’s defense is giving up an average of 120.1 points per contest. This season, the Jazz defense has been impressive, holding the 26thth position in the league while permitting an average of 120.1 points per contest.
Today, the Pacers are entering the action with an overall record of 4-3 and have achieved a 2-1 record over their last three games. During their seven games, the Pacers have gone 3-3 against teams in the Eastern Conference and 1-0 in non-conference matchups.
Against the spread, Indiana have an above .500 record vs. the spread sitting at 4-3 ATS. As the favorite this season, Indiana is 3-2 vs. the spread while going 1-1 as the underdog.
In regard to their over/under record, the Pacers have gone 6-1-0 so far this season. In their games, the average over/under line is 232.6, and they maintain a 14 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Pacers offense is coming off a game in which they scored 152 points vs. the Spurs. Overall their field goal percentage was 57.9% while connecting on 20 threes. In terms of offense, the Pacers have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 22nd in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 12th in percentage and 6th in three-pointers made.
At present, the Pacers’ defense is ranked 28thth, allowing 121.7 points per game. This season, the Pacers defense has been impressive, holding the 28thth position in the league while permitting an average of 121.7 points per contest.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Pacers winning the game with a predicted score of 112-101.
Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Pacers on the moneyline
- The Pacers should also cover at -6.5
- Our NBA model projects 213 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Walker Kessler – Elbow – Questionable
- Keyonte George – Foot – Probable
