Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Preview
At 9:00 ET, the Utah Jazz will host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Cavaliers (-738) are favored by 11.5 points over the Jazz (+512). Cleveland is 45-30 on the year and currently sits in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Utah has lost nine straight games and is 29-46 overall.
This game will be played at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. KJZZ will have the TV coverage.
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Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Jazz and Cavaliers have gone in favor of the Jazz, putting together a record of 7-3. The three most recent times the Cavaliers were favored against the Jazz, they have an average scoring differential of 10 and a 2-1 record vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Cleveland has an ATS record of 1-4 while averaging 99 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Through their last five home games, Utah has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 0-5 while averaging 110 points per game.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 1-9. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
- In their last three contests as the favorite, Cleveland has a poor record vs the spread going 1-2. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 2-1.
Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
In their games this season, the Cavaliers have gone 37-37-1 on the over/under, and their games have averaged a combined 222.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 216.
Cleveland’s last five games have all gone over the O/U line, and their last game against the Nuggets had a combined scoring total of 231 points (O/U line: 217.5).
This season, the Cavaliers have a 35-38 ATS record, including going 17-18 ATS on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last three road games and are 2-3 ATS in their last five games overall.
Looking at their overall record, the Cavaliers are 45-30, which is good for 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. Against the East, they are 30-20 and 15-10 in non-conference games.
On the road, the Cavaliers are 21-16 straight-up and 17-18 ATS. Currently, they are favored by 11.5 points against the Jazz.
In their most recent game, the Cavaliers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 130-101. Cleveland was 4.5-point underdogs going into the game.
When it comes to scoring, the Cavaliers are 21st in the NBA at 112.6 points per game. However, on the road, they are averaging 110.7 points per game. Overall, they have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.7% of their games.
In terms of pace, Cleveland is 22nd in the league at 96.9 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal percentage, they are 13th at 47%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 9th in the league at 56%.
From beyond the arc, the Cavaliers are 7th in the NBA with 13.6 made threes per game. However, they are just 16th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of free throws, they are 27th in the league at 15.6 made free throws per game.
Coming into today’s game, the Cavaliers’ defense is giving up an average of 109.7 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 52.3% and allowing 36.5% from beyond the arc.
As 11.5-point underdogs, the Jazz will look to end their nine-game losing streak when they take on the Cavaliers. This season, Utah has been the underdog in 56 of their 75 games.
The Jazz’s O/U record for the season is 40-33-2, and their games have averaged 236.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 216 points.
Utah’s last game was a 127-106 loss to the Kings. The O/U line for that game was 220.5 points. The Jazz were 12.5-point underdogs going into the game.
In the Western Conference, the Jazz are currently in 12th place with a record of 29-46. Against the Western Conference, they are 14-32 and 5-10 against other teams in the Northwest Division. At home, the Jazz are 20-18 compared to 9-28 on the road.
On the spread, Utah is 38-37 this season and 23-15 ATS at home. Their ATS losing streak on the road is at three games, and they are 15-22 ATS on the road this season.
When playing at home, the Jazz are scoring 120.2 points per game, which is 6th in the NBA. Overall, they are 12th in the league with an average of 116.2 points per game. In terms of pace, Utah is 9th in the NBA at 99.6 possessions per game.
Utah is one of the top teams in the league in offensive rebounding, grabbing 12.3 per game, which is 4th in the NBA. In terms of assists, the Jazz are 10th in the league at 27.6 per game.
So far this season, the Jazz have made 46% of their field goal attempts, which is 19th in the NBA. From beyond the arc, they are shooting 35% as a team, which is 22nd in the league.
Coming into today’s game, the Jazz’s defense is giving up an average of 120.6 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Jazz defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.8% and 39.6% from three-point territory.
With the Cavaliers being favored by 11.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 112-103 in favor of the Cavaliers.
Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Tips
- Take the Cavaliers on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Jazz (+11.5)
- Our NBA model projects 215 points, and we suggest taking the under
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Jordan Clarkson – Back – Out
- Lauri Markkanen – Shoulder – Out
- John Collins – Back – Out
Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report
- Ty Jerome – Ankle – Out
- Dean Wade – Knee – Out
- Isaac Okoro – Toe – Out
- Craig Porter Jr. – Illness – Out
