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NBA Betting Preview: Heat vs Jazz

The Miami Heat battle the Utah Jazz in this NBA game. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Let’s go Under the 246.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached. The Heat and the Jazz could well end up falling short and -114 can be backed.

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Miami Heat lost on the road in their previous game. Portland Trail Blazers won 127-110 at Moda Center. Bam Adebayo led the way with 32 points, while Norman Powell added 18 and Simone Fontecchio chipped in 17.

Utah Jazz lost when they last took to the court. At Delta Center, they were turned over 126-109 at home to San Antonio Spurs. Jusuf Nurkic racked up 17 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds as part of an outstanding triple-double.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Delta Center, with the Heat claiming the win. Beating the Jazz by a 97-92 scoreline. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen seven Heat wins.

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Heat	23	22	0.511	119.3	118.4	0.9	15-7	8-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1L
Jazz	15	30	0.333	119.1	127.4	-8.3	10-13	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	1L

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4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Heat are averaging 114.5 points, 45.3 rebounds, 28.3 assists, 8.5 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 43.9% from the field and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 121.4 points and 49.5 rebounds per matchup.

Norman Powell is averaging 19.4 points and 2.9 (41.4%) 3-pointers made. Bam Adebayo averages 9.4 rebounds and Davion Mitchell 4.2 assists.

The Jazz have won 3 and lost 7 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 117.3 points, 43.5 rebounds, 30.5 assists, 7.8 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field and 79.6% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have averaged 128.6 points and 45.1 rebounds.

Keyonte George is averaging 24.7 points and 2.6 (40.0%) 3-pointers made. Jusuf Nurkic has an average of 7.0 rebounds and Isaiah Collier 6.4 assists.

Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Picks

Head into Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, best correct score pick and a value-driven bet builder. Dive into each section below for more.

Game Prediction

Totals betting for this NBA matchup provides plenty of value at -114. The line is set at 246.5 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NBA handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Heat vs Jazz stats:

• The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Heat games.
• The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Heat games.
• The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Jazz games at home.
• The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 games between these teams.

Under 246.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our team of cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat 121 - 119 Jazz

There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score prediction being a 121-119 win for the Heat. There are enormous odds available when it comes to this pick.

Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Miami Heat are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -270 about them triumphing means a 73% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Utah Jazz are the underdogs at +220 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 7 and the total points line is 246.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s the chance to back Under 246.5 at -114.

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Moneyline

Heat

-270

Jazz

+220

Point Spread

Heat -7

-110

Jazz +7

-110

Total Points

Under 246.5

-114

Over 246.5

-106

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The Jazz have gone 4-6 across their last 10 home games, averaging 122.70 points on offense and surrendering 131.10 on defense.

The Heat have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games on the road, averaging 114.20 points scored and 123.20 points allowed.

The last Delta Center meeting saw the Heat beat the Jazz 97-92. In their past 7 head-to-head matchups at Delta Center, the Jazz have recorded four victories, while the Heat have managed three.

Last 10 Games		W-L	P	PF	PA	O246.5	U246.5
Utah Jazz Home Stats		4-6	253.80	122.70	131.10	7	3
Miami Heat Away Stats		3-7	237.40	114.20	123.20	3	7

• W-L = Wins-Losses
• P = Avg. Points
• PF = Avg. Points For
• PA = Avg. Points Against
• O246.5 = Games Over 246.5 Points
• U246.5 = Games Under 246.5 Points

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat Stats

Utah Jazz Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -7 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +7 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 235.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 237.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 246.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 246.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.50 pts and allowed 121.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 114.20 pts and allowed 123.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 245.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 253.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 246.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 246.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.30 pts and allowed 128.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 122.70 pts and allowed 131.10 pts in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 27.70 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.20 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.50 (75%)
• Rebounds: Total 45.3, Offensive 12.70, Defensive 32.60
• Assists: 28.30
• Blocks: 3.60
• Steals: 8.50
• Turnovers : 14.40
• Personal Fouls: 18.00

Last 10 Games on the Road

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (50%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.70 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.10 (77.03%)
• Rebounds: Total 47.1, Offensive 13.00, Defensive 34.10
• Assists: 27.70
• Blocks: 3.10
• Steals: 8.30
• Turnovers : 15.50
• Personal Fouls: 17.20

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.80 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 11.40 (33%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.50 (79.55%)
• Rebounds: Total 43.5, Offensive 11.30, Defensive 32.20
• Assists: 30.50
• Blocks: 3.10
• Steals: 7.80
• Turnovers : 15.00
• Personal Fouls: 19.80

Last 10 Home Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 29.60 (55%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.00 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 21.50 (79.34%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.2, Offensive 10.90, Defensive 31.30
• Assists: 30.90
• Blocks: 3.20
• Steals: 7.40
• Turnovers : 13.70
• Personal Fouls: 21.80

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	28	16	0.636	117.1	110.2	6.9	13-7	15-9	7-4	21-10	6-4	2W
Raptors	28	19	0.596	114.3	112.2	2.1	13-10	15-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	3W
Knicks	26	18	0.591	117.9	113.8	4.1	17-6	9-12	6-3	19-11	3-7	1W
76ers	24	19	0.558	116.8	115.5	1.3	12-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1W
Nets	12	31	0.279	108.3	114.8	-6.5	6-17	6-14	3-9	9-19	1-9	4L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	32	11	0.744	116.9	110	6.9	18-5	14-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Cavaliers	26	20	0.565	119.2	117.1	2.1	15-11	11-9	7-3	17-13	6-4	2W
Bulls	22	22	0.5	118	119.9	-1.9	14-9	8-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	3W
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L
Pacers	11	35	0.239	110.1	118.2	-8.1	8-16	3-19	2-8	7-23	5-5	1W

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Magic	23	20	0.535	115.7	115.4	0.3	14-8	9-12	5-5	15-15	5-5	2L
Heat	23	22	0.511	119.3	118.4	0.9	15-7	8-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1L
Hawks	22	25	0.468	117.4	118.7	-1.3	8-13	14-12	4-3	10-17	5-5	2W
Hornets	17	28	0.378	115.9	115.5	0.4	7-13	10-15	5-4	12-19	5-5	1W
Wizards	10	33	0.233	112.2	123.2	-11	6-15	4-18	2-4	7-18	1-9	8L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	37	9	0.804	121.3	108	13.3	20-4	17-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Nuggets	31	15	0.674	120.7	116.2	4.5	12-8	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	2W
Timberwolves	27	18	0.6	120	115.1	4.9	15-7	12-11	4-5	14-13	5-5	4L
Trail Blazers	23	23	0.5	116.1	117.8	-1.7	13-11	10-12	4-4	18-14	7-3	1L
Jazz	15	30	0.333	119.1	127.4	-8.3	10-13	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	26	17	0.605	116	116.4	-0.4	12-8	14-9	4-6	19-12	4-6	1L
Suns	27	18	0.6	114.4	111.8	2.6	14-5	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1L
Warriors	25	21	0.543	116.8	114.2	2.6	17-7	8-14	5-3	15-13	6-4	2L
Clippers	20	24	0.455	112.3	113.5	-1.2	12-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	1W
Kings	12	34	0.261	110.9	120.8	-9.9	9-16	3-18	2-7	8-25	4-6	4L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	31	14	0.689	117.9	112.6	5.3	16-5	15-9	7-2	18-12	6-4	1W
Rockets	27	16	0.628	116.9	110.8	6.1	15-3	12-13	4-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Mavericks	19	26	0.422	114.4	116.6	-2.2	14-11	5-15	3-6	11-18	7-3	4W
Grizzlies	18	25	0.419	115.5	116.6	-1.1	10-13	8-12	5-4	14-14	3-7	2L
Pelicans	11	36	0.234	115.1	122.1	-7	7-19	4-17	4-7	5-25	3-7	1W

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	32	11	0.744	116.9	110	6.9	18-5	14-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Celtics	28	16	0.636	117.1	110.2	6.9	13-7	15-9	7-4	21-10	6-4	2W
Raptors	28	19	0.596	114.3	112.2	2.1	13-10	15-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	3W
Knicks	26	18	0.591	117.9	113.8	4.1	17-6	9-12	6-3	19-11	3-7	1W
Cavaliers	26	20	0.565	119.2	117.1	2.1	15-11	11-9	7-3	17-13	6-4	2W
76ers	24	19	0.558	116.8	115.5	1.3	12-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1W
Magic	23	20	0.535	115.7	115.4	0.3	14-8	9-12	5-5	15-15	5-5	2L
Heat	23	22	0.511	119.3	118.4	0.9	15-7	8-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1L
Bulls	22	22	0.5	118	119.9	-1.9	14-9	8-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	3W
Hawks	22	25	0.468	117.4	118.7	-1.3	8-13	14-12	4-3	10-17	5-5	2W
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L
Hornets	17	28	0.378	115.9	115.5	0.4	7-13	10-15	5-4	12-19	5-5	1W
Nets	12	31	0.279	108.3	114.8	-6.5	6-17	6-14	3-9	9-19	1-9	4L
Pacers	11	35	0.239	110.1	118.2	-8.1	8-16	3-19	2-8	7-23	5-5	1W
Wizards	10	33	0.233	112.2	123.2	-11	6-15	4-18	2-4	7-18	1-9	8L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	37	9	0.804	121.3	108	13.3	20-4	17-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Spurs	31	14	0.689	117.9	112.6	5.3	16-5	15-9	7-2	18-12	6-4	1W
Nuggets	31	15	0.674	120.7	116.2	4.5	12-8	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	2W
Rockets	27	16	0.628	116.9	110.8	6.1	15-3	12-13	4-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Lakers	26	17	0.605	116	116.4	-0.4	12-8	14-9	4-6	19-12	4-6	1L
Suns	27	18	0.6	114.4	111.8	2.6	14-5	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1L
Timberwolves	27	18	0.6	120	115.1	4.9	15-7	12-11	4-5	14-13	5-5	4L
Warriors	25	21	0.543	116.8	114.2	2.6	17-7	8-14	5-3	15-13	6-4	2L
Trail Blazers	23	23	0.5	116.1	117.8	-1.7	13-11	10-12	4-4	18-14	7-3	1L
Clippers	20	24	0.455	112.3	113.5	-1.2	12-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	1W
Mavericks	19	26	0.422	114.4	116.6	-2.2	14-11	5-15	3-6	11-18	7-3	4W
Grizzlies	18	25	0.419	115.5	116.6	-1.1	10-13	8-12	5-4	14-14	3-7	2L
Jazz	15	30	0.333	119.1	127.4	-8.3	10-13	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	1L
Kings	12	34	0.261	110.9	120.8	-9.9	9-16	3-18	2-7	8-25	4-6	4L
Pelicans	11	36	0.234	115.1	122.1	-7	7-19	4-17	4-7	5-25	3-7	1W

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	37	9	0.804	121.3	108	13.3	20-4	17-5	7-2	28-6	7-3	1L
Pistons	32	11	0.744	116.9	110	6.9	18-5	14-6	8-3	22-6	7-3	1L
Spurs	31	14	0.689	117.9	112.6	5.3	16-5	15-9	7-2	18-12	6-4	1W
Nuggets	31	15	0.674	120.7	116.2	4.5	12-8	19-7	4-1	18-8	7-3	2W
Celtics	28	16	0.636	117.1	110.2	6.9	13-7	15-9	7-4	21-10	6-4	2W
Rockets	27	16	0.628	116.9	110.8	6.1	15-3	12-13	4-4	15-14	5-5	1W
Lakers	26	17	0.605	116	116.4	-0.4	12-8	14-9	4-6	19-12	4-6	1L
Timberwolves	27	18	0.6	120	115.1	4.9	15-7	12-11	4-5	14-13	5-5	4L
Suns	27	18	0.6	114.4	111.8	2.6	14-5	13-13	8-4	20-13	6-4	1L
Raptors	28	19	0.596	114.3	112.2	2.1	13-10	15-9	4-8	22-12	6-4	3W
Knicks	26	18	0.591	117.9	113.8	4.1	17-6	9-12	6-3	19-11	3-7	1W
Cavaliers	26	20	0.565	119.2	117.1	2.1	15-11	11-9	7-3	17-13	6-4	2W
76ers	24	19	0.558	116.8	115.5	1.3	12-12	12-7	8-4	18-15	5-5	1W
Warriors	25	21	0.543	116.8	114.2	2.6	17-7	8-14	5-3	15-13	6-4	2L
Magic	23	20	0.535	115.7	115.4	0.3	14-8	9-12	5-5	15-15	5-5	2L
Heat	23	22	0.511	119.3	118.4	0.9	15-7	8-15	3-3	12-12	4-6	1L
Bulls	22	22	0.5	118	119.9	-1.9	14-9	8-13	3-7	14-15	5-5	3W
Trail Blazers	23	23	0.5	116.1	117.8	-1.7	13-11	10-12	4-4	18-14	7-3	1L
Hawks	22	25	0.468	117.4	118.7	-1.3	8-13	14-12	4-3	10-17	5-5	2W
Clippers	20	24	0.455	112.3	113.5	-1.2	12-9	8-15	5-4	11-14	8-2	1W
Mavericks	19	26	0.422	114.4	116.6	-2.2	14-11	5-15	3-6	11-18	7-3	4W
Grizzlies	18	25	0.419	115.5	116.6	-1.1	10-13	8-12	5-4	14-14	3-7	2L
Bucks	18	26	0.409	111.9	115.5	-3.6	9-12	9-14	5-4	14-14	4-6	2L
Hornets	17	28	0.378	115.9	115.5	0.4	7-13	10-15	5-4	12-19	5-5	1W
Jazz	15	30	0.333	119.1	127.4	-8.3	10-13	5-17	1-8	9-22	3-7	1L
Nets	12	31	0.279	108.3	114.8	-6.5	6-17	6-14	3-9	9-19	1-9	4L
Kings	12	34	0.261	110.9	120.8	-9.9	9-16	3-18	2-7	8-25	4-6	4L
Pacers	11	35	0.239	110.1	118.2	-8.1	8-16	3-19	2-8	7-23	5-5	1W
Pelicans	11	36	0.234	115.1	122.1	-7	7-19	4-17	4-7	5-25	3-7	1W
Wizards	10	33	0.233	112.2	123.2	-11	6-15	4-18	2-4	7-18	1-9	8L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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