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Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Kaseya Center — Miami, FL

Article updated Jan 4, 2:19 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The struggling Utah Jazz will be looking to end their three-game road losing streak as they take on the Miami Heat, who have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Utah.

Game outlook

The struggling Utah Jazz will be looking to end their three-game road losing streak as they take on the Miami Heat, who have a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Utah. The game will be held at Kaseya Center on Saturday night at 8 PM ET. Miami is favored to win by 8.5 points, with the line remaining unchanged. For more insights on the upcoming matchup, check out the Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jazz +285 | Heat -355

Spread: Jazz +8.5 (-110) | Heat -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 223.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 78%.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz are currently on a five-game losing streak and have struggled in their recent road games. They will try to turn things around with a win in their upcoming game. Offensively, the Jazz average 110.7 points per game but have struggled with their shooting percentages. On defense, they have been giving up an average of 119.8 points per game. With a power ranking of 25, the Jazz are ranked 21 in offense and 28 in defense. They have a record of 7-25 this season and are looking to improve their performance in both ends of the court. For assistance with NBA betting, consider consulting the Best NBA Cappers.

Miami Heat Analysis

The Miami Heat recently had their two-game winning streak end with a loss to the Pacers. They will look to bounce back and secure their third win in their last four games when they take on the Jazz. Miami averages 111.4 points per game and had a strong offensive showing in their last game, with Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro, and Terry Rozier leading the team in scoring. Defensively, they have been solid, giving up an average of 109.3 points per game. However, they allowed 128 points in their last game and will need to improve in that area. In terms of rankings, the Heat are #20 for offense, #6 for defense, and have an overall record of 0-4. They have also performed well in shooting percentages and rebounding. Make sure to check out some exciting sports betting opportunities and Sportsbook promo codes.

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Miami Heat poised for victory against struggling Utah Jazz with strong performance in recent games.

The Miami Heat have demonstrated a strong performance in their recent six games, securing victories in four matchups. Conversely, the Utah Jazz are on a losing streak, having dropped five consecutive games. In the upcoming game, Miami holds an advantage due to their impressive shooting accuracy, with a shooting percentage exceeding 51% in their past three games, contrasting with the Jazz's 46%. The Heat exhibit commendable teamwork, evident in their ability to locate open players and secure offensive rebounds at a rate of over nine per game, resulting in increased scoring opportunities. Furthermore, Miami showcases effective ball control by minimizing turnovers, thereby limiting easy scoring chances for their opponents. The defensive vulnerabilities of the Jazz, conceding over 120 points per game on the road, suggest that they may struggle to contain the Heat offensively. Taking these factors into consideration, the favor leans towards Miami to cover the spread in this game.

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SportsJaw Jazz vs Heat archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Jazz vs Heat matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz+260 → +290Moved
  • Moneyline · Miami Heat-320 → -370Moved
  • Spread · Utah Jazz+8.5 (-110) → +9 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Miami Heat-8.5 (-110) → -9 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over225.5 (-110) → 225 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under225.5 (-110) → 225 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Utah Jazz
5-5-7 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Miami Heat
0-4 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T19:19:58.338Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Utah Jazz defeated Miami Heat 136-100

Utah Jazz defeated Miami Heat 136-100 on January 4, 2025, a 36-point decision in the series. Utah Jazz's strongest period was the 2nd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 40-19. Against SportsJaw's recorded Utah Jazz +9 (-110) spread, Utah Jazz covered, while the 236 combined points finished over the recorded total of 225.

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  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Barry713Total · Over 224 (-110)Win
  • JoeyBergTotal · Under 224 (-110)Loss
  • BOOTYSpread · Utah Jazz +8.5 (-110)Win