Free Daily NBA Lock Pick, Tuesday December 19th: Boston vs Golden State 10:00pm ET
CLICK TO SEE PICK NOW
The Utah Jazz (10-17, 14-13 ATS, 15-11 O/U) take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (15-12, 12-15 ATS, 14-13 O/U) in an inter-conference bout on Wednesday night. The Jazz posted a home win against the Nets on Monday. The Cavaliers recorded a home win against the Rockets on Tuesday. Each squad recorded a home win in last year’s two meetings.
Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
The Utah Jazz are beginning a five-game road trip on Tuesday night. Utah is not having a good season but has been competitive recently, winning three of their last four games. This includes a 117-113 home win against the Knicks and a 125-104 road loss to the Kings. On Monday night, the Jazz were marked three-point dogs in a 125-108 home win against the Nets. The Jazz have covered the spread in three of their last four games.
Lauri Markanen has netted at least 20 points in three of his last four games. The 26-year-old power forward scored 20 points on Monday night and has registered an average of 23.2 PPG accompanied by 8.5 RPG. He averaged 24.5 points in two meetings against the Cavs last season. Jordan Clarkson is dealing with a leg injury he sustained last week and will not play. The veteran point guard is a key player, averaging 16.6 PPG. John Collins did not play on Saturday due to an illness b ut returned to action on Monday. The 26-year-old power forward was acquired in the offseason and is producing, averaging 14.3 PPG on 48% shooting.
the bucket: pic.twitter.com/ZRWzgCt0LC
— Utah Jazz (@utahjazz) December 19, 2023
The Jazz have struggled on the road throughout the season. They are just 1-4 in their last five road games, covering twice in that span. Utah has scored at least 117 points in three of their last five bouts and is posting an average of 112.2 points on the year, marking them 22nd. They are allowing an average of 119.5 points, pegging them 24th.