Miami Heat
Utah Jazz
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

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.

Under 246.5 is Our Best Bet

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.

7 Heat Wins in Last 10 H2H Matchups

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 logo Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Jazz logo Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
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Miami Heat – Last 10 Games

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.

Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games

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.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Miami Heat lineup: Pelle Larsson, Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Norman Powell, Kasparas Jakucionis.

Utah Jazz lineup: Keyonte George, Cody Williams, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, Ace Bailey, Jusuf Nurkic.

Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Picks

Step into Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Norman Powell Under 23.5 Points -111 BetMGM logo

Norman Powell (Heat) has totaled an average of 16.75 points in the past 4 road games. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -111 to go below the line.

Latest Norman Powell Player Prop Odds


Keyonte George Under 6.5 Assists -128 BetMGM logo

Keyonte George (Jazz) has finished with Under 6.5 assists in 5 of the past 5 games. We can therefore feel confident that he might fall short on the Player Assists front and there is -128 available for this prop bet.

Latest Keyonte George Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 245.5
Spread Jazz +6.5
Player Points Norman Powell Under 23.5

We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 245.5, Jazz +6.5 and Norman Powell (Heat) to score Under 23.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Heat Heat logo 121 - 119 Jazz logo 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.

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Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Heat Made Favorites by the Books

Sportsbooks’ favorites Miami Heat are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -256 about them triumphing means a 72% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Utah Jazz are the underdogs at +210 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread currently stands at 6.5 and the total points line is 245.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. There’s the chance to back Under 245.5 at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Lauri Markkanen Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Lauri Markkanen is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get -100 that he goes Over 27.5 points and -130 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Player Assists
Keyonte George (Jazz)
Over 6.5
-105
Under 6.5
-128
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Davion Mitchell (Heat)
Over 6.5
+122
Under 6.5
-159
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Jusuf Nurkic (Jazz)
Over 5.5
-120
Under 5.5
-114
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Jaime Jaquez Jr (Heat)
Over 4.5
-120
Under 4.5
-114
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Player Rebounds
Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Jazz Sitting on Six Losses in Their Previous Ten at Home

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 logo Utah Jazz Home Stats 4-6 253.80 122.70 131.10 7 3
Miami Heat logo 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
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Stats
Utah Jazz logo 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
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Miami Heat Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyler Herro 11 31.69 241 30 21.9 2.7 2.2 4.7 0.5 1.0
Andrew Wiggins 41 31.57 650 115 15.9 2.8 1.9 4.9 1.0 1.2
Norman Powell 39 30.87 917 102 23.5 2.6 3.0 3.6 0.2 1.2

Utah Jazz Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Lauri Markkanen 33 35.98 922 71 27.9 2.2 2.9 7.2 0.5 1.0
Keyonte George 44 34.41 1072 293 24.4 6.7 2.6 4.0 0.3 1.1
Walker Kessler 5 30.8 72 15 14.4 3.0 1.2 10.8 1.8 1.4

Injuries & Suspensions

Miami Heat Injury Table

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Utah Jazz Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Confirmed Lineup
3 Keyonte George
5 Cody Williams
10 Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk
19 Ace Bailey
30 Jusuf Nurkic
Miami Heat logo Miami Heat Confirmed Lineup
9 Pelle Larsson
13 Bam Adebayo
22 Andrew Wiggins
24 Norman Powell
25 Kasparas Jakucionis

Previous Miami Heat Lineups

22 Jan NBA
Heat 110-127 Trail Blazers
20 Jan NBA
Heat 130-117 Kings
19 Jan NBA
Heat 112-135 Warriors
17 Jan NBA
Thunder 120-122 Heat
15 Jan NBA
Celtics 119-114 Heat
13 Jan NBA
Suns 121-127 Heat
11 Jan NBA
Heat 112-124 Thunder
10 Jan NBA
Heat 99-123 Pacers
06 Jan NBA
Heat 94-122 Timberwolves
04 Jan NBA
Pelicans 106-125 Heat

Previous Utah Jazz Lineups

22 Jan NBA
Spurs 126-109 Jazz
20 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 122-127 Jazz
19 Jan NBA
Jazz 110-123 Spurs
17 Jan NBA
Jazz 120-138 Mavericks
15 Jan NBA
Jazz 122-144 Mavericks
14 Jan NBA
Jazz 126-128 Bulls
12 Jan NBA
Jazz 123-112 Cavaliers
10 Jan NBA
Hornets 150-95 Jazz
08 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-116 Jazz
07 Jan NBA
Jazz 125-129 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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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