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The Cleveland Cavaliers (26-15) face the Utah Jazz (20-23) Tuesday at Vivint Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.
The Cavaliers defeated the Phoenix Suns 112-98 on Sunday to cover as 6-point road favorites. Cleveland has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Jazz lost 123-118 at the Memphis Grizzlies Sunday but covered as 5.5-point underdogs. Utah has lost 7 of its last 8 games.
Cavaliers at Jazz odds
- Moneyline (ML): Cavaliers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Jazz +130 (bet $100 to win $130)
- Against the spread (ATS): Cavaliers -3.5 (-105) | Jazz +3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)
Cavaliers at Jazz key injuries
Cavaliers
- F Dean Wade (shoulder) out
Jazz
- C Kelly Olynyk (ankle) out
- G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Cavaliers at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Cavaliers 118, Jazz 111
Moneyline
PASS on the moneyline.
Taking the Cavaliers (-150) straight up isn’t advised at the current odds, but I’d be fine taking them win in a parlay.
Against the spread
CAVALIERS -3.5 (-105) is where I’m leaning in this game despite the trends going against this pick. The Jazz have struggled to win games recently and are 3-5 ATS in their last 8 games.
Over/Under
With G Donovan Mitchell making his return to Utah OVER 226.5 (-112) is an intriguing wager. Both of these teams are top 10 in offensive rating and it will be a massive pace-up game for the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers have gone Over in 5 of their last 6 games following a win and the Jazz are 5-1 to the Over in their last 6 games overall.