| MATCHUP | Miami Heat | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-22 | 15-30 |
| Spread | -6.5 -110 | +6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -238 | +195 |
| Total | Over 244.5 (-112) | Under 244.5 (-108) |
| Where | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN Sun | |
Miami Heat Betting Preview
The Miami Heat lost to the Trail Blazers, beat the Kings, and they play the Suns next. The Heat have lost 6 of their last 9 games.
The Miami Heat are averaging 119.3 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Norman Powell is averaging 23.7 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Tyler Herro is averaging 21.9 points and 2.7 assists. Bam Adebayo is the third double-digit scorer, and Andrew Wiggins is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Miami Heat are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free-throw line. The Miami Heat are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.7 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Spurs, beat the Timberwolves, and they play the Clippers next. The Jazz have lost 11 of their last 14 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 119.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 127.4 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.9 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 24.4 points and 4 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Brice Sensabaugh is dishing 1.5 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Jazz have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Heat have lost four of their last six games as road favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the last nine games between the Heat and Jazz.
- The Heat have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
Why the Miami Heat will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last six night games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Heat have won six of their last seven night games against the Jazz.
- The Heat have covered the spread in each of their last five games against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five night games against Southeast Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Jazz’s last 11 games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Heat’s last four games have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk ranks 25th amongst qualified Forwards for 3P% (38.6%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.3).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (49.4%).
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (93.6).
- The Heat rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.7).
Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang, Kevin Love, and Walker Kessler. Lauri Markkanen is questionable. Jusuf Nurkic is doubtful.
The Heat will be without Terry Rozier, Kel’el Ware, and Tyler Herro. Norman Powell and Davion Mitchell are questionable.
Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Heat should be favored, but they’re just not a team I’m excited to back in the favorite role. The Heat have a long habit of playing to the level of their competition. Also, despite the losses, the Jazz are 25-20 ATS on the season. You can make money on the Jazz. Also, the underdog has covered each of the last 7 games between the Heat and Jazz. The Heat have seen 15 of their 22 losses come on the road. Throw in Miami’s injury report, and it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Heat lose this game. I have limited expectations with this Heat side. Give me the points with the Jazz.