Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Dec. 2

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Dec 02, 2022, 4:30 PM
  • The Jazz (12-11) are -4.5 favorites vs. the Pacers (12-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 237.5 points
  • Friday, December 2, 2022 at 9:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on SportsNet RM & BSIN

The Indiana Pacers visit Vivint Arena to take on the Utah Jazz on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Salt Lake City.

The Jazz are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Pacers vs Jazz Over/Under is 239.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Pacers are 13-8 against the spread, while the Jazz are 14-10 against the spread.


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Pacers vs. Jazz Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Indiana Pacers+4.5 -110O 239.5 -110+150
Utah Jazz -4.5 -110U 239.5 -110-185

Jazz vs Pacers Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Jazz will win Friday‘s game with 61.5% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.

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


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  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 49 of their last 77 games (+21.20 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have covered the 2Q Spread in 42 of their last 66 games (+16.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 22 of their last 27 games (+16.19 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the Team Total Over in 39 of their last 60 games (+15.05 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 65 games (+13.68 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1H Moneyline in 59 of their last 91 games (+19.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 29 of their last 42 games at home (+14.41 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 2Q Spread in 49 of their last 81 games (+13.97 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 68 games (+11.99 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 13 games (+10.87 Units / 75% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Pacers have gone 13-8 (+4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI).

  • 12-9 against the Moneyline (+8.55 Units / 31.38% ROI)
  • 10-11 against the Over for game total points (-2.1 Units / -9.09% ROI)
  • 11-10 against the Under for game total points (+0 Units / 0% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 14-10 (+3 Units / 11.34% ROI).

  • 13-11 against the Moneyline (+1.75 Units / 4.65% ROI)
  • 13-11 against the Over for game total points (+0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI)
  • 11-13 against the Under for game total points (-3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 34 of their last 85 games (-42.29 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 84 games (-38.99 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Moneyline in 44 of their last 85 games (-34.25 Units / -11% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 4Q Spread in 31 of their last 84 games (-28.30 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 85 games (-25.61 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 19 of their last 74 games (-37.05 Units / -44% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only covered the 1Q Spread in 22 of their last 74 games (-33.65 Units / -41% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Game Total Under in 26 of their last 79 games (-29.05 Units / -34% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 23 of their last 74 games (-25.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Indiana Pacers have only hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 60 games (-23.75 Units / -34% ROI)

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Indiana Pacers: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Pacers are 10-30 (.250) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .454

The Pacers are 5-14 (.263) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .480

The Pacers are 11-22 (.333) when allowing fewer than 8 offense rebounds since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .494

The Pacers are 4-32 (.111) when allowing their opponent to shoot 50% or better from the field since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .199

Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Indiana Pacers

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

Injury Report: Jazz vs. PacersFriday‘s Game, Dec. 2

  • Mike Conley (Jazz): Conley has a knee strain and is expected to miss at least two weeks, according to Shams Charnia of The Athletic.
  • Johnny Juzang (Jazz): Juzang will be re-evaluated in 10-14 days, according to Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune.
  • Rudy Gay (Jazz): The Jazz announced that Gay will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
  • Daniel Theis (Pacers): Theis underwent surgery and is considered out indefinitely, according to Tony East of WTHR Channel 13 Indianapolis.
  • Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers): Haliburton is QUESTIONABLE for Friday’s (Dec. 2) game against Utah.
  • Chris Duarte (Pacers): Duarte is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a grade 2 ankle sprain, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Indiana Pacers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 14.9 assists per game (179 assists/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 11.8

The Pacers have made 15.5 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.2

The Pacers have averaged 59.3 points per game (712 points/12 games) in the second half this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54.8

The Pacers averaged 115.3 points per game (8,302 points/72 games) in the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.8

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

Indiana Pacers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (996 blocks/166 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (489 blocks/82 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Pacers have averaged 6.0 blocks per game (507 blocks/84 games) at home since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Pacers have averaged 6.6 blocks per game (79 blocks/12 games) this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

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


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