Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers Betting Pick & Prediction 4/4/25
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-1312) will host the Jazz (+777) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 16 points, and the over/under line is set at 235.5.
Utah has lost seven straight games and is 15th in the Western Conference. On the other side, Indiana has won two in a row and is fourth in the East.
UTAH JAZZ VS INDIANA PACERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Indiana Pacers -16
This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse at 7:00 ET on Friday, April 4th.
WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 130-90 in favor of the Pacers.
- Our projections have Pascal Siakam finishing with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
- From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.0% and knocking down 15 threes.
Taking a Look at the Jazz Chances on the Road
The Jazz fell to 16-61 on the season after a 143-105 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. Utah, who entered the game as +15.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 248 points exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 19.5 points.
Houston took control with an 11-0 run early, extending their lead from 20-18 to 29-20. The Rockets outscored the Jazz 37-20 in the 2nd quarter and 41-30 in the 4th, pulling away after leading 102-75 going into the final period.
In Wednesday’s loss to the Rockets, the Jazz’s offense struggled, shooting just 42.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 25% clip. Isaiah Collier led the way with 22 points and 10 assists, shooting 63.6% and hitting 2 threes at 40%.
Collin Sexton added 18 points, scoring 9 in the opening quarter. Keyonte George contributed 14 points, with 8 coming in the 4th, while KJ Martin also had a strong finish, scoring 9 of his 13 points in the final period.
The Jazz struggled defensively on Wednesday, giving up 143 points to the Rockets. Utah allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 2nd, with Houston shooting 53% from the field. The Jazz also gave up 41 points in the 4th quarter.
From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 19 threes at a 42% clip. Utah sent Houston to the line 19 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Jazz had 7 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Do the Pacers Have What it Takes at Home?
With a 119-105 win over the Hornets on Wednesday, the Pacers improved to 45-31 on the season. Indiana, who were favored by 15 points, didn’t cover the spread at home. The game’s total points of 224 narrowly exceeded the over/under line of 223.5.
Indiana jumped out to a 32-25 lead after the 1st quarter, but Charlotte responded with a 10-0 run, extending their lead from 41-30 to 51-30. The Pacers clamped down defensively, holding the Hornets to 20 points in the 2nd quarter. Indiana took control in the 3rd, outscoring Charlotte 34-28, and entered the 4th with an 87-73 lead, with both teams scoring 32 points in the final quarter.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 22 points and 10 assists in their 119-105 win over the Hornets, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip. The Pacers connected on 18 threes as a team, shooting 40.9% from deep and 49.5% overall.
Aaron Nesmith added 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter. Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam each contributed 15 points, with Turner scoring 8 in the opening period.
Even with the Hornets shooting 52% from the field, the Pacers held them to 105 points in their win on Wednesday. Indiana’s best defensive effort came in the 2nd quarter, where they allowed just 20 points.
The Pacers did a solid job defending the three, giving up 10 made threes on 41% shooting. They also sent the Hornets to the line 18 times, where they hit 13 free throws. Indiana finished with 10 steals and 6 blocks.