Utah Jazz (7-20) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (25-4)
December 23, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cleveland Cavaliers -14.5; Over/Under: +230
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The Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers meet Monday in NBA action at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz beat the Pistons and Nets, and they play the Trail Blazers, 76ers, and Nuggets next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 110.4 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 120.3 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19 points and 6.6 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 17.9 points and 8.1 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 5.7 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 36.1 percent from beyond the arc and 79.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.5 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Bucks and 76ers, and they play the Nuggets, Warriors, and Lakers next. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 121.5 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.5 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 23.3 points and 4.5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.3 points and 6.5 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Jarrett Allen is grabbing 10.3 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc and 77.9 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 11 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Cavaliers have won 18 of their last 19 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Cavaliers have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven road games against Central Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Cavaliers’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Jazz’s last eight road games have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts
- Darius Garland ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FT% (94.0%) this season.
- Jarrett Allen ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for FG% (69.2%) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Walker Kessler ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.9) this season.
- Lauri Markkanen ranks 2nd amongst qualified Centers for three-pointers made Per Game (2.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for field goal percentage this season (50.5%).
- The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for three-point percentage this season (40.5%).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (10.2).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (18.7).
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
I’m not thrilled with double-digit chalk, and the Utah Jazz are coming off back-to-back road wins and covers. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers are 25-4 SU on the season and have 21 covers. The Cavs are also 16-1 SU at home. The Cavs are winning and covering games at record numbers, and it’s to the point where you keep blindly backing them until the tickets stop cashing. Give me the Cavs in a blowout home victory.
