The Utah Jazz (17-25) meet the Indiana Pacers (23-20) at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, January 15, 2018.
Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz ATS Prediction
The Pacers come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the Phoenix Suns in their last matchup, 120-97. Indiana’s 6.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Phoenix, who had a rate of 11.2. The Pacers’ mark was better than their season average of 12.3. Indiana rallied around Victor Oladipo, who had 17 points and five rebounds.
The last time the Jazz played, they were beaten by the Charlotte Hornets, 99-88. One of Charlotte’s largest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 34 trips to the line, while Utah went 23 times. Donovan Mitchell put together a solid game for Utah, leading both teams in scoring with 35 points on 10-for-20 shooting.
Getting to the line might be scarce for Utah in this battle. The Jazz rank 16th in the NBA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.192, while Indiana ranks third in FTA rate allowed (0.166).
Indiana holds records of 23-20 straight up (SU) and 23-19 against the spread (ATS). Of the Pacers’ 42 games that accepted bets, 23 have finished under the O/U total.
Meanwhile, Utah owns records of 17-25 SU and 21-21 ATS. A little over half of Jazz games have also finished under the total.
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Domantas Sabonis (18.6 points and 7.8 rebounds) has been fantastic for the Pacers while Mitchell (22.2 points, 4.0 assists and 1.4 steals) has contributed greatly to the Jazz.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Pacers won the last game 107-100. The Pacers made 21 of their 23 free throws (91.3 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (6.7 vs. 9.4).
Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Pacers, ATS Winner – Pacers, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Indiana is 10-8 ATS on the road with 10 overs and 8 unders.
At home, Utah is 13-7 ATS with 13 unders and 7 overs.
In games where they allow under 100 points, Utah is 10-4 and Indiana is 13-1.
When reaching the century mark, the Pacers are 20-9 and the Jazz are 15-10.
Indiana ranks third in fast break points per game (15.0) while Utah ranks 26th (8.9).
The Pacers rank fourth in steals allowed per game (6.9) while the Jazz rank 20th (8.0).
Utah ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (30.2) while Indiana ranks 25th (24.8).
The Jazz rank fourth in assists allowed per game (20.1) while the Pacers rank 20th (23.6).
Indiana averages 18.3 points off turnovers per game, which ranks fourth in the league. Utah ranks 18th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.5).
The Pacers rank 13th in points in the paint per game (44.5) while the Jazz rank 25th (41.3).
Indiana ranks 16th in second chance points per game (12.1) while Utah ranks 26th (10.4).
The Jazz rank 16th in blocks per game (4.7) while the Pacers rank 20th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Indiana is 3-2 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs.
Utah is 2-3 ATS with 3 unders and 2 overs over their last five games.
The Pacers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 1.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jazz have scored an average of 97.2 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 102.6 points per game (0.9 above their season average).
