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NBA Betting Preview: Jazz vs Cavaliers

The Utah Jazz hit the hardwood against the Cleveland Cavaliers 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 251.5 Looks the Best Option

Under 251.5 points could be on the money when the Jazz go up against the Cavaliers. Our prediction is based on a low-scoring game and the odds of -110 looks like a value wager.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 120-91 Cavs Victory

Utah Jazz have lost their previous four road outings. In their most recent game, they were turned over 150-95 at home to Charlotte Hornets at Delta Center. Brice Sensabaugh tallied 26 points, while Isaiah Collier put up 17 and Cody Williams 15.

Cleveland Cavaliers were winners last time out. It was a 146-134 home victory against Minnesota Timberwolves at Rocket Arena. Donovan Mitchell scored 28 points, with Evan Mobley adding 24 and Jaylon Tyson 23.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Cavs won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 120-91 triumph when facing the Jazz at Delta Center. The Cavs have four straight wins against the Jazz. They’ve also claimed 6 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Cavaliers logo Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Jazz logo Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
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Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games

The Jazz have 3 wins and 7 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 117.3 points, 41.1 rebounds, 30.0 assists, 8.4 steals and 3.6 blocks while shooting 47.6% from the field and 80.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 128.0 points and 47.2 rebounds per matchup.

Keyonte George is averaging 20.5 points and 2.6 (40.0%) 3-pointers made. Kyle Filipowski averages 5.4 rebounds and Isaiah Collier 7.5 assists.

Cleveland Cavaliers – Last 10 Games

The Cavs have won 6 and lost 4 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 121.8 points, 45.3 rebounds, 31.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field and 78.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 117.8 points and 43.5 rebounds.

Donovan Mitchell is averaging 24.2 points, Jarrett Allen 8.7 rebounds and Darius Garland 7.0 assists, while Sam Merrill has an average of 3.7 (50.7%) 3-pointers made.

Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction & Picks

Get ahead of the game with our Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a fully loaded bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 251.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that the pair go under the line in this NBA matchup.

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Key Jazz vs Cavaliers stats:

  • The 251.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Jazz games on the road.
  • The 251.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Jazz games.
  • The 251.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Jazz games.
  • The 251.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 Cavs games at home.
  • The 251.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Cavs games.
  • The 251.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 10 games between these teams.

Under 251.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Totals Under 251.5
Spread Cavaliers -13.5
Result & BTTS 120 Cavaliers / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Jazz Jazz logo 115 - 132 Cavaliers logo Cavaliers

Correct score betting might be tough to predict but there’s a tasty potential return if you get it right. We’ll try the Cavaliers to achieve a 132-115 victory at huge odds.

Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers 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.

Books Taking No Chances With Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -833 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 89% chance of winning. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +570 about Utah Jazz.

The spread is 13.5 and the total points line is currently 251.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 251.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Player Props & Micro Betting

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Cavs Have Bossed Recent Head-to-Heads at Rocket Arena

The Cavs have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games at home, averaging 123.80 points scored and 119.00 points allowed.

The Jazz have stumbled to four straight defeats on the road. They have three wins and seven losses in the last 10 road games, putting up 117.80 points per matchup and giving up 127.20.

The previous meeting at Rocket Arena saw the Cavs defeat the Jazz 124-113. In their previous 7 head-to-head matchups at Rocket Arena, the Jazz have tallied four wins, compared to the Cavs with three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O251.5 U251.5
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Home Stats 6-4 242.80 123.80 119.00 4 6
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Away Stats 3-7 245.00 117.80 127.20 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O251.5 = Games Over 251.5 Points
  • U251.5 = Games Under 251.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Stats
Cleveland Cavaliers logo Cleveland Cavaliers Stats
Moneyline
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 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

Utah Jazz Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Lauri Markkanen 32 35.97 894 69 27.9 2.2 2.9 7.0 0.5 1.0
Keyonte George 37 34.38 873 254 23.6 6.9 2.5 4.2 0.3 1.0
Walker Kessler 5 30.8 72 15 14.4 3.0 1.2 10.8 1.8 1.4

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Donovan Mitchell 36 33.84 1071 201 29.8 5.6 3.9 4.7 0.3 1.5
Evan Mobley 34 33.14 613 135 18.0 4.0 1.3 8.6 1.8 0.9
Darius Garland 24 30.64 424 165 17.7 6.9 2.1 2.4 0.1 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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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.

Previous Utah Jazz Lineups

10 Jan NBA
Hornets 150-95 Jazz
08 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-116 Jazz
07 Jan NBA
Jazz 125-129 Thunder
05 Jan NBA
Jazz 117-137 Trail Blazers
03 Jan NBA
Jazz 114-123 Warriors
01 Jan NBA
Jazz 101-118 Clippers
30 Dec NBA
Celtics 129-119 Jazz
27 Dec NBA
Jazz 127-114 Spurs
26 Dec NBA
Pistons 129-131 Jazz
23 Dec NBA
Grizzlies 137-128 Jazz

Previous Cleveland Cavaliers Lineups

10 Jan NBA
Timberwolves 134-146 Cavaliers
08 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 122-131 Timberwolves
06 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 120-116 Pacers
04 Jan NBA
Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers
02 Jan NBA
Nuggets 108-113 Cavaliers
31 Dec NBA
Suns 113-129 Cavaliers
29 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 113-101 Spurs
27 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 100-117 Rockets
25 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 124-126 Knicks
23 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-141 Cavaliers

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Raptors 24 16 0.6 114.2 112.3 1.9 13-8 11-8 4-7 21-11 7-3 1W
76ers 21 16 0.568 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-7 7-4 16-13 5-5 1L
Nets 11 25 0.306 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-10 3-7 8-16 4-6 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Hornets 14 25 0.359 116.3 116.6 -0.3 7-12 7-13 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 15 23 0.395 111.9 113.6 -1.7 9-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 2W
Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 14 25 0.359 113 117.1 -4.1 10-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 3-7 2L
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Raptors 24 16 0.6 114.2 112.3 1.9 13-8 11-8 4-7 21-11 7-3 1W
76ers 21 16 0.568 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-7 7-4 16-13 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Hornets 14 25 0.359 116.3 116.6 -0.3 7-12 7-13 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Nets 11 25 0.306 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-10 3-7 8-16 4-6 3L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 15 23 0.395 111.9 113.6 -1.7 9-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 2W
Mavericks 14 25 0.359 113 117.1 -4.1 10-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 3-7 2L
Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 33 7 0.825 121.4 108.4 13 19-3 14-4 7-2 26-6 7-3 3W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Spurs 27 12 0.692 118.1 112.6 5.5 13-5 14-7 7-1 15-10 5-5 1L
Nuggets 26 13 0.667 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 15-7 4-1 16-7 5-5 1W
Timberwolves 26 14 0.65 119.9 114.8 5.1 15-6 11-8 4-4 14-10 6-4 1W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 23 13 0.639 115.9 116.3 -0.4 10-7 13-6 4-4 18-9 4-6 2L
Celtics 24 14 0.632 117.2 110.4 6.8 12-7 12-7 6-4 17-8 7-3 1L
Suns 24 15 0.615 114.7 111.8 2.9 14-5 10-10 8-4 20-13 8-2 3W
Rockets 22 14 0.611 117.9 110.8 7.1 11-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 5-5 3L
Raptors 24 16 0.6 114.2 112.3 1.9 13-8 11-8 4-7 21-11 7-3 1W
76ers 21 16 0.568 117.2 115.5 1.7 10-9 11-7 7-4 16-13 5-5 1L
Cavaliers 22 18 0.55 120 117.6 2.4 14-9 8-9 7-3 14-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 20 19 0.513 119.4 117.7 1.7 13-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 5-5 3L
Hawks 20 21 0.488 118.4 118.4 0 7-11 13-10 4-3 10-15 5-5 3W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 20 0.474 117.3 120.8 -3.5 11-9 7-11 3-7 13-14 5-5 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 22 0.436 112.9 115.1 -2.2 9-9 8-13 5-4 13-14 6-4 1L
Clippers 15 23 0.395 111.9 113.6 -1.7 9-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 2W
Hornets 14 25 0.359 116.3 116.6 -0.3 7-12 7-13 4-4 11-18 5-5 1W
Mavericks 14 25 0.359 113 117.1 -4.1 10-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 3-7 2L
Jazz 13 25 0.342 119 127.3 -8.3 9-12 4-13 0-8 8-18 3-7 1L
Nets 11 25 0.306 108.8 113.9 -5.1 5-15 6-10 3-7 8-16 4-6 3L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 9 30 0.231 109.8 121.4 -11.6 6-13 3-17 1-7 7-24 2-8 1W
Pelicans 9 32 0.22 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-17 3-15 3-6 4-23 1-9 1L
Pacers 8 31 0.205 111.2 119 -7.8 6-15 2-16 2-7 6-19 2-8 2W
  • 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