Utah Jazz (11-36) vs Indiana Pacers (27-20)
Game Info: Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +6.5 -- Over/Under: 238.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz meet Monday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Hawks and Pistons, and they play the Trail Blazers, Clippers, and Lakers next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 116.2 points on 49.2 percent shooting and allowing 115.1 points on 47.4 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.5 points and 7.4 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.2 points and 3.7 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 6.8 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.5 percent from beyond the arc and 77.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.6 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Timberwolves, beat the Magic, and they play the Warriors, Suns, and Clippers next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.2 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 118.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.4 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 5.7 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Pacers have lost five of their last six games as road favorites following a home win.
- The Jazz have won nine of their last 10 home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last five games following a win.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last nine games at Delta Center against teams that held a winning record.
- The Pacers have won eight of their last nine night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Pacers and Jazz.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in 16 of their last 20 home games against teams that held a winning record.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.4).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.6).
- The Pacers rank 29th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.9).
- The Pacers are one of three teams to rank in the top 10 for both turnovers and assists per game this season.
Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, Cody Williams, P.J. Tucker, and Jalen Hood-Schifino.
The Pacers won’t have Isaiah Jackson or James Wiseman. Enrique Freeman is questionable with an illness.
Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Utah Jazz continue to pile up the losses, and they're hard to get behind with confidence. The Jazz have lost eight of their last 10 games, and they've failed to cover four of their last five games. The Pacers continue to play their best ball of the season with wins in eight of their last 10 games, and they've covered seven of those games. This is just two teams heading in different directions, and there's really only one way to go. The price is a bit thick, but give me the Pacers for a win and cover on the road. The Pacers can't afford to blow games like this if they're going to climb up the playoff standings.
Randy’s Pick Indiana Pacers -6.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
