Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction 1/12/2026 Today’s NBA Picks

The Utah Jazz pay a visit to the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Rocket Arena on Monday night. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Pick.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview 

The Utah Jazz have been in terrible form as they’ve lost 10 of their last 13 games overall and they are hoping for a better effort in this game after getting embarrassed by the Hornets in a 150-95 loss on Saturday. Brice Sensabaugh led the team with 26 points on nine of 16 shooting, Isaiah Collier added 17 points while Cody Williams chipped in with 15 points.

As a team, the Jazz shot just 41 percent from the field and seven of 31 from the 3-point line as they started the game low on energy. They got absolutely buried by 77-38 in the first half to eventually suffer their biggest loss of the season. Keyonte George had a quiet game of just four points on two of seven shooting, while Kyle Filipowski shot just two of 10 for his four points. 

Cleveland Cavaliers Betting Preview 

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been in fine form as they’ve won five of their last seven games overall and they will be eagerto keep it going after blowing past the Timberwolves in a 146-134 win on Saturday. Donovan Mitchell led the team with 28 points and eight assists on nine of 21 shooting. Evan Mobley added 24 points on 11 of 16 shooting. Jaylon Tyson provided the spark off the bench with 23 points on nine of 12 shooting, while Darius Garland chipped in with 22 points.

As a team, the Cavaliers shot a sizzling 60 percent from the field and 15 of 31 from the 3-point line as they struggled to keep pace early on and trailed going into halftime. Before they exploded for 83 points in the second half to run past the Timberwolves and win comfortably in the end. 

Why the Cleveland Cavaliers will win

• The Jazz have lost 17 of their last 18 road games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Cavaliers have won each of their last eight night games against the Jazz following a home win.
• The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Cavaliers have covered the spread in six of their last eight games against the Jazz.

Why the Utah Jazz will win

• The Jazz have won each of their last three games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• The Cavaliers have lost four of their last seven games as home favorites following a win.
• The Cavaliers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the Jazz’s last nine night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
• Each of the Cavaliers’ last four home games against the Jazz have gone OVER the total points line.

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Facts

• Evan Mobley ranks 6th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.8) this season.
• Jaylon Tyson ranks 7th amongst qualified players for 3P% (45.1%) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Cavaliers rank 1st in the league for H2 points per game this season (61.8).
• The Cavaliers rank 2nd in the league for field goal attempts per game this season (92.2).
• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.4).
• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.5).

Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction

The Jazz are still missing Georges Niang and Walker Kessler with Ace Bailey listed as questionable, while the Cavaliers have ruled out Dean Wade and Max Strus once again. The Jazz have really struggled for form lately, and their confidence took another shot to the gut after getting smashed by 55 points at the hands of the Hornets in their last outing.

In contrast, the Cavaliers are heating up again, and they are coming into this one fresh off a win over the red-hot Timberwolves. This is a classic case of two teams trending in opposite directions, so the line was always going to be hefty for this one. However, the line still isn’t high enough to sway me from taking the Cavaliers to get the win and cover at home in this spot.

Peter Tran's Pick: Cleveland -13.5