The Cavaliers are ready to clash with the Utah Jazz on Wednesday, Dec 20. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:00 ET and will be televised on BSOH. Cleveland enters this game as 6.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 229. Can the Cavaliers pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Cavaliers vs. Jazz predictions.
Cavaliers vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Cavaliers -6.5
- Total 229
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Dec 20
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland OH
- TV: BSOH
Jazz Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 3-1-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
- The Jazz have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Cavaliers Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Cavaliers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- In their last five home games, Cleveland has averaged 107 points per game while allowing 108. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 2-1-2.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Cavaliers have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 5-4-1.
Will the Jazz Pull Through as the Away Underdog?
Across their last five games, the Jazz have gone 3-2 and have an overall record of 10-17. In the Western Conference, the Jazz are 12th and 4th in the Northwest division.
The Jazz offense is coming off a game where they scored 125 points against the Nets. They posted a field goal percentage of 49.5% and connected on 14 threes. Lauri Markkanen is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 23.2. Meanwhile, Collin Sexton also brings a PPG average of 14.8 into the game.
Coming into the game, the Jazz’s defense has finished two straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 24 in the league at 119.5 points per game allowed.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Jazz defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 56.1% while allowing 37.6% from downtown.
Can the Cavaliers Pull Off a Home Win?
Coming into today’s game against the Jazz, the Cavaliers have a winning record of 15-12 and are looking to build on their above .500 record. In the Eastern Conference, the Cavaliers are 6th and are 2nd in the Central Division.
The Cavaliers offense is coming off a game where they scored 135 points against the Rockets. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.5% and connected on 19 threes. Offensively, the Cavaliers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 12th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 22nd in terms of percentage and 22nd in three-pointers made.
So far this season, the Cavaliers defense has been performing well, ranking 9 in the NBA at 111.9 points allowed per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Cavaliers defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.8% while allowing 35.8% from downtown.
Cavaliers vs. Jazz Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Collin Sexton and his points prop of 21.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111. Our projections have Collin Sexton finishing with a stat line of 20 points, 4 and 6 assists. As for his points prop, we like the under at 21.5.
- The Prop: Collin Sexton Under 21.5 Points (-111)
Cavaliers vs. Jazz Predictions
We’re calling a win for the Cavaliers, with a final score of 113-105, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Cavaliers at -6.5.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 229, and our model projects the Jazz and Cavaliers to reach a combined total of 218 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Cavaliers -6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook