The Utah Jazz look for a win after winning 3 of their last 4 games. The Cleveland Cavaliers look to stay hot after winning 5 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz are coming off wins over the Knicks, Trail Blazers and Nets. The Utah Jazz are averaging 112.2 points on 45.1 percent shooting and allowing 119.5 points on 48.4 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 23.4 points and 8.5 rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson is averaging 16.6 points and 3.4 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 5.7 rebounds. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 81.1 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Team Facts
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 22 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine games against Central Division opponents following a win.
- Ten of the Jazz’s last 11 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are coming off wins over the Hawks and Rockets. The Cleveland Cavaliers are averaging 112 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 27.7 points and 5.5 assists, while Darius Garland is averaging 20.7 points and 5.9 assists. Evan Mobley is the third double-digit scorer and Caris LeVert is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Cleveland Cavaliers are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free throw line. The Cleveland Cavaliers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Cleveland Cavaliers Team Facts
- The Cavaliers have won each of their last 10 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- Nine of the Cavaliers’ last 10 games as home favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers prediction
The Cleveland Cavaliers have their issues going on with injuries to key players and now Donovan Mitchell trade rumors slowly getting louder. But the Jazz don’t defend, and they’re 2-12 SU on the road, making it hard to back them in spots like this. The Cavs are still the better team here, and they’re coming off feel good wins over the Hawks and Rockets, showing they’re not completely falling apart… Yet? Don’t love this game but give me the Cavs if forced to pick.
