Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 19

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 19, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Cavaliers (20-11) are -6.5 favorites vs. the Jazz (17-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 219.5 points
  • Monday, December 19, 2022 at 7:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on BSOH & SportsNet RM

The Utah Jazz visit Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-105).

The Jazz vs Cavaliers Over/Under is 219.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 18-14 against the spread, while the Cavaliers are 15-13 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Cavaliers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz+6.5 -115O 219.5 -115+200
Cleveland Cavaliers -6.5 -105U 219.5 -115-250

Cavaliers vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Cavaliers will win Monday‘s game with 64.4% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Monday‘s game with 52.5% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Jazz and Cavaliers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 47 games (+12.60 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1H Moneyline in 55 of their last 91 games (+12.60 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 42 away games (+11.80 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 2Q Spread in 52 of their last 89 games (+11.51 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 52 games (+10.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 38 games at home (+16.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 44 of their last 72 games (+12.72 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 14 of their last 17 games at home (+10.47 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.70 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games at home (+9.65 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 18-14 (+2.6 Units / 7.38% ROI).

  • 17-15 against the Moneyline (+0.65 Units / 1.33% ROI)
  • 16-16 against the Over for game total points (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)
  • 16-16 against the Under for game total points (-1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Cavaliers have gone 15-13 (+0.7 Units / 2.05% ROI).

  • 20-11 against the Moneyline (+4.9 Units / 7.49% ROI)
  • 12-19 against the Over for game total points (-8.9 Units / -26.1% ROI)
  • 19-12 against the Under for game total points (+5.8 Units / 17.01% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 30 of their last 76 games (-21.24 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 36 of their last 82 games (-21.02 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 65 games (-17.40 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only covered the Spread in 34 of their last 84 games (-15.60 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 31 of their last 72 games (-15.13 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 85 games (-43.08 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 91 games (-31.78 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 11 of their last 43 away games (-30.98 Units / -52% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Moneyline in 40 of their last 82 games (-30.00 Units / -12% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 85 games (-21.60 Units / -16% ROI)

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Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Jazz are 24-8 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Jazz are 52-8 (.867) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .731

The Jazz are 56-21 (.727) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Jazz are 91-27 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

Cleveland Cavaliers: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Cavaliers are 10-9 (.526) when attempting 15 or less free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Cavaliers are 27-30 (.474) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .548

The Cavaliers are 25-37 (.403) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .455

The Cavaliers are 14-63 (.182) when allowing 110 or more points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .308

Injury Report: Cavaliers vs. JazzMonday‘s Game, Dec. 19

  • Dean Wade (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Wade has an AC joint sprain and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks
  • Ricky Rubio (Cavaliers): Rubio will miss the start of the season as he recovers from a left ACL tear.
  • Dylan Windler (Cavaliers): The Cavaliers announced that Windler will miss another 4-6 weeks.
  • Lamar Stevens (Cavaliers): Stevens is out for Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against Utah.
  • Kelly Olynyk (Jazz): Olynyk is out for Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against Cleveland.
  • Collin Sexton (Jazz): Sexton is out for Monday’s (Dec. 19) game against Cleveland.

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have made 15.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (72 assists/ 27 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Jazz have made 14.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Jazz have averaged 117.5 points per game (5,404 points/46 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.3

Cleveland Cavaliers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers averaged 102.5 points per game (7,379 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

The Cavaliers are shooting 43% from three (91/211) in the first half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Cavaliers are shooting 40% from three (170/426) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Cavaliers have averaged 1.38 points per shot (929 points/675 shots) on the road this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.26

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,403 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Jazz have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,112 rebounds/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Jazz have averaged 7.9 steals per game (119 steals/15 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Jazz have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (851 blocks/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Cleveland Cavaliers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Cavaliers have averaged 5.6 steals per game (73 steals/13 games) this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Cavaliers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (443 rebounds/13 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.2

The Cavaliers have averaged 7.2 steals per game (1,188 steals/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Cavaliers have averaged 6.8 steals per game (640 steals/94 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6


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