The Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday in NBA action at the Rocket Arena. Here’s a Cavaliers vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Cavaliers vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Hornets, beat the Mavs, and they play the Bulls next. The Jazz have lost 6 of their last 7 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 119 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 127.3 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.9 points and 7 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 23.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Jusuf Nurkic is dishing 4.4 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Pacers, split with the Timberwolves, and they play the 76ers next. The Cavs have won 5 of their last 7 games.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 120 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 117.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 29.8 points and 5.6 assists, while Evan Mobley is averaging 18 points and 4 assists. Darius Garland is the third double-digit scorer and De’Andre Hunter is grabbing 4.5 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Jazz have lost 24 of their last 25 road games following a home loss.
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last eight games against the Jazz following a home win.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the Cavaliers’ last three games.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won four of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Cavaliers have lost four of their last seven games as favorites following a win.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last five night games between the Jazz and Cavaliers have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Donovan Mitchell ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per game (3.9) this season.
- Sam Merrill ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (5.0) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Lauri Markkanen ranks 1st amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made per game (2.9) this season.
- Keyonte George ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FT% (90.1%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.5%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for Q4 points per game this season (30.7).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (127.3).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.2).
Cavaliers vs Jazz Injury Report
The Cavs will be without Max Strus and Dean Wade.
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang and Walker Kessler. Ace Bailey is questionable.
Cavaliers vs Jazz Prediction
The Jazz aren’t winning games, but they’re a profitable 21-17 ATS on the season. The Cavs are probably playing their best ball of the season, but they’re 12-28 ATS on the season. The Cavs remain the worst team in the NBA to bet. Even with recent wins, the Cavs have failed to cover 4 of their last 5 games. I’ve said it many times this season, you should not be betting on the Cavaliers. The Cavs are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as a double-digit favorite. The Cavs haven’t covered a double-digit line since November 7. No, thanks. Give me the points with the Jazz.