Utah Jazz (16-55) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (56-14)
Game Info: Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 3:30 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +15.5 -- Over/Under: 235.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: KJZZ-TV
The Cleveland Cavaliers invade the Delta Center to battle the Utah Jazz on Sunday afternoon. Here’s a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers have suddenly gone cold, as they are now riding a season-worst four-game losing streak after getting scorched by the Suns in a 123-112 road defeat on Friday. Darius Garland led the team with 18 points and six assists, De'Andre Hunter added 17 points off the bench while Sam Merrill and Evan Mobley tallied 16 points each. As a team, the Cavaliers shot 44 percent from the field and 17 of 45 from the 3-point line as they got off to another slow start and just could never recover after scoring just 17 points in the second quarter. In fact, the Cavaliers got dominated and trailed in this one by as many as 21 points before they poured in 33 points in the fourth quarter to narrow the margin at the end. The Cavs will take on the Trail Blazers and Spurs after this game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in a major slump as they've lost 11 of their last 12 games overall and they will be hoping for a better result after getting smashed by the Celtics in a 121-99 home defeat on Friday. Collin Sexton led the team with 30 points on 12 of 16 shooting, Keyonte George added 19 points and seven assists off the bench while Johnny Juzang chipped in with 11 points off the bench. As a team, the Jazz shot 45 percent from the field and 14 of 35 from the 3-point line as they struggled to contain the Celtics from the start and fell behind by nine points at halftime. The Jazz put on a bit of a fight in the third quarter before they got smashed in the fourth quarter to get blown out at home in the end. Isaiah Collier had a rough game as he shot just two of nine from the field to finish with just five points, while Svi Mykhailiuk scored just four points on one of five shooting.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Cavaliers' last four games.
- The Cavaliers have lost each of their last seven games against Western Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 day games.
- The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last six home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Cavaliers have won eight of their last nine games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Jazz's last four games.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Cavaliers' last nine games against Western Conference opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Jazz's last five games as underdogs has gone UNDER the total points line.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Cavaliers are slightly shorthanded with Jaylon Tyson listed as questionable with knee soreness, while the Jazz have ruled out Lauri Markkanen, and they have KJ Martin listed as questionable for this one. The Cavaliers have hit a speed bump despite being relatively healthy, but they still open as heavy road favorites as the Jazz have been ice-cold lately. The Cavaliers sure aren't the safe bet that they were at the start of the season, but they are desperate to end this ugly losing streak. I think they found an ideal opponent in the depleted Jazz, who have lost 11 of their last 12 games overall.
Peter’s Pick Cleveland -15.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
