The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers meet Friday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s a Pacers vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Pacers vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Rockets and Hornets, and they play the Hawks, Trail Blazers, and Thunder next. The Jazz are tanking and are 1-17 since March.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 120.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19 points and 5.9 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 19 points and 8.2 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer, and Keyonte George is dishing out 5.8 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.4 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Kings and Hornets, and they play the Nuggets, Wizards, and Cavs next. The Pacers have won 10 of their last 13 games and are the fourth seed in the East.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 117.2 points on 49.1 percent shooting and allowing 115.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.5 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer, and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 18 road games.
- The Pacers have won each of their last 12 games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games against teams that held a winning record.
- The home team has covered the spread in five of the last six games between the Jazz and Pacers.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won each of their last three games as road underdogs against Central Division opponents following a loss.
- The Pacers have lost four of their last six games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Pacers’ last seven games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as home favorites.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pacers rank 30th for second chance points (836) this season.
- The Pacers rank 30th for second chance points per game (11.0) this season.
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.3).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for steals per game this season (6.7).
Pacers vs Jazz Injury Report
The Pacers will be without Isaiah Jackson and Bennedict Mathurin. Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam are questionable.
The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, John Collins, Elijah Harkless, Cody Williams, Jordan Clarkson, and Lauri Markkanen. Collin Sexton, Walker Kessler, and Jaden Springer are questionable.
Pacers vs Jazz Prediction
The Pacers should win this game comfortably as they’re the better healthier team, and they’re fighting for seeing. However, this is a lot of points for a Pacers team that’s still has key players on the injury report and has failed to cover seven of their last nine games. The Pacers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games as a double-digit favorite. While the Jazz are in tank mode and have shutdown majority of their roster, the Pacers don’t do well in these massive favorite spots. Also, a potential look ahead spot for the Pacers with the Nuggets on deck. Should be a win and get out situation. It’s Jazz and the points or pass for me.