by Rod Pearson
Monday, Jan 09, 2023
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Venue: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: Sportsnet RM
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Cavaliers -3.5, Jazz +3.5; Over/Under: 227 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Cavaliers -3.5, Jazz +3.5; Over/Under: 227 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Cavaliers -3.5, Jazz +3.5; Over/Under: 227 points
Season Record
Cleveland Cavaliers: 26-15 (2nd place, Central Division)
Utah Jazz: 20-23 (4th place, Northwest Division)
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Cleveland Cavaliers: 6-4 last 10
Utah Jazz: 3-7 last 10
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz Preview and Analysis
The Cavaliers are coming into this game with a 26-15 record overall and they are 8-11 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a win against the Phoenix Suns in their last game. Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell each led the team in points in that game with 22 while Evan Mobley and Isaac Okoro each were next on the team with 14 points. Darius Garland and Caris LeVert each led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Jarrett Allen led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 57.7% from the field, 37.9% from 3-point range, and 64.7% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 111.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 106.6 PPG against them. The Cavaliers have an ATS record of 20-18-3 this season and their O/U record is 19-22.
The Jazz are coming into this game with a 20-23 record overall and they are 12-7 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game losing streak with losses coming against the Chicago Bulls and the Memphis Grizzlies in their last game. Lauri Markkanen led the team in points in that game with 21 while Kelly Olynyk was next on the team with 19 points. Mike Conley Jr. led the team in assists in that game with 8 while Walker Kessler led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 51.1% from the field, 31.3% from 3-point range, and 81.8% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 116.9 PPG against them. The Jazz have an ATS record of 23-20 this season and their O/U record is 24-18-1.
Cavaliers vs Jazz Prediction
The current betting odds have the Cavaliers listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Cavaliers haven't been a great road team this year with just an 8-11 road record but they do have one of the best records in the East right now as they have been having a great season, and this is going to be a huge game for them. This is the return of Donovan Mitchell to Utah since getting traded in the off-season and he will be motivated to bring his best effort here, along with his team. The Jazz also haven't been great this season with a losing record overall and they even enter this game on a losing skid with 2 losses in a row. They have been good at home and will also have the same motivation to win this game with Mitchell returning, but the Cavs are just a much better team and have been playing better in their games lately too. This Cavaliers team is a title contender while the Jazz are not and the Cavaliers will show Utah what they really are in this game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Cavaliers to cover the spread in this game.
Cavaliers Jazz Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Cavaliers 122 Jazz 108.
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NBA Betting Trends
Cleveland Cavaliers: 7-13 ATS after 3 consecutive non-conference games. 10-22 ATS in a road game where the total is greater than or equal to 220. 11-5 OVER when the total is 220 to 229.5.
Utah Jazz: 12-5 ATS when the total is 220 to 229.5. 17-6 ATS as an underdog. 14-5 OVER revenging a loss where opponent scored 100 or more points.
Key Injuries
Cleveland Cavaliers: R. Rubio (PG) Mid Jan - Knee. D. Windler (SG) Mid Jan - Ankle. D. Wade (SF) Mid Jan - Shoulder.
Utah Jazz: K. Olynyk (PF) Ques Tues - Ankle. S. Fontecchio (SF) Ques Tues - Illness. T. Horton-Tucker (SG) Ques Tues - Ankle. C. Sexton (PG) Mid Jan - Hamstring. J. Juzang (SG) Mid Jan - Wrist.
Notable Quotes
“It's one of the best things to see, because it's different guys from different areas. It's all defense. The effort, the intensity.” - Donovan Mitchell after their win against the Suns in their game on Sunday.
“We have a long view with our team right now in terms of there's 39 games to go. Losing hurts in the moment, but we have to maintain our approach and try to control what we can control.” - Will Hardy after his team’s loss against the Grizzlies in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Cleveland Cavaliers
PG Darius Garland
SG Donovan Mitchell
SF Isaac Okoro
PF Evan Mobley
C Jarrett Allen
Utah Jazz
PG Mike Conley
SG Jordan Clarkson
SF Lauri Markkanen
PF Jarred Vanderbilt
C Kelly Olynyk
Statistical Leaders
Cleveland Cavaliers
PPG: D. Mitchell (28.8)
APG: D. Garland (7.8)
Reb/G: J. Allen (10.1)
Utah Jazz
PPG: L. Markkanen (24.5)
APG: M. Conley (7.6)
Reb/G: L. Markkanen (8.3)
Coaches:
Cleveland Cavaliers: J.B. Bickerstaff (5th season)
Utah Jazz: Will Hardy (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
