Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/24

The Jazz (-294) are favored by 7.5 over the Pacers (+237) in this non-conference matchup. The over/under line is currently at 247.5.

Utah (21-20) is currently on a five-game win streak and is 9th in the Western Conference. Indiana (23-16) is 6th in the East.

INDIANA PACERS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers +7.5

This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 15th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-112 in favor of the Pacers.
• Our projections have Myles Turner finishing with Myles Turner points, 7 rebounds and 1 assists.
• From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 11 threes.

Do the Pacers Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Indiana’s O/U record for the season is now 25-14 after going under the line in three straight games. On average, Pacers games have finished with 249.4 points, which is higher than today’s line of 247.5.

In their last game against the Nuggets, the Pacers lost by a score of 117-109. However, they covered the spread as 10.5-point underdogs. The O/U line for that game was 240 points.

On the road, the Pacers have an average scoring differential of -1.9 points per game. Their straight-up record on the road is 10-8, and they are 11-7 ATS. Currently, they are 16th in the East with a record of 23-16.

As underdogs, the Pacers have gone 12-9 this season and are 13-8 ATS in those games. Their ATS record as underdogs is 3-2, and they have covered the spread in three straight games as underdogs.

For the season, Indiana’s games have averaged an O/U line of 244.2 points, which is lower than today’s line. The Pacers have gone 18-9 on the O/U in games with lower lines than 247.5.

The Pacers lead the NBA in scoring at 126.1 points per game. They have outscored the NBA average in 76.9% of their games this season. Indiana is also the top-ranked team in field goal percentage at 51%.

Indiana’s offense is led by their ability to get to the free-throw line, as they are 22nd in free-throw attempts. They are also the top-ranked team in assists at 31.1 per game.

On the road, the Pacers are averaging 124.4 points per game this season. They have made the most two-point field goals in the NBA and are 5th in three-point shooting at 38%.

Coming into the game, the Pacers will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 123.2 points per game (28th). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Pacers are forcing 13.1 per game, which is 17th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 3rd in blocked shots at 6.2 per game.

Do the Jazz Have a Shot at a Home Win?

In the Western Conference standings, the Jazz are currently in 9th place with a record of 21-20. In the Northwest Division, they are in 4th place.

Utah has won five straight games and is favored by 7.5 points today. As the favorite, the Jazz have a record of 6-2 this season.

Looking at their ATS record, Utah is 25-16 for the season, including a mark of 15-4 at home. They have covered the spread in three straight home games and five straight overall.

This season, the Jazz have an O/U record of 22-18-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have seen 234.9 points scored, and today’s O/U line is 247.5.

In their last game, the Jazz defeated the Lakers by a score of 132-125. The O/U line for that game was 238 points. Utah covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.

This season, the Jazz have been one of the NBA’s most potent offenses, averaging 116.4 points per game (11th). At home, they have been even better, scoring 123.2 points per game (6th).

Utah has been one of the league’s top three-point shooting teams, making an average of 13.3 threes per game (10th). However, they have struggled with their efficiency from beyond the arc, shooting just 35% (23rd).

So far, the Jazz have been able to outscore the NBA scoring average in 56.1% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 10th in the league at 100 possessions per game.

Looking at the Jazz defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 118.5 points per game (23rd). Utah’s defense is currently forcing 15.4 turnovers per game, which is 29th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 8th in blocked shots, with an average of 5.9 rejections per game.