THE Miami heat (33-26) welcome the Utah Jazz (27-33) at the Kaseya Center on Saturday. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sports Betting lines around the Jazz versus heat odds and make sure our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Series of the season: Jazz leads 1-0.
The Heat lost to the Denver Nuggets 103-97 on the road Thursday, ranking as 6.5-point underdogs. They ended a 5-game winning streak with the loss, but are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games. Miami is 30-28-1 against the spread this season. It is led by F Jimmy Butlerwho averages 21.5 points per game.
The Jazz lost to the Orlando Magic 115-107 on Thursday, failing to rank as a 6.5-point road underdog. They have lost 7 of their last 8 games and have failed to cover each defeat. Utah is 32-28 against the spread this season. It is led by F Lauri Markkanenwho averages 23 points per game.
Jazz at Heat odds
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- Money Line (ML): Jazz +265 (bet $100 to win $265) | Heat -335 (bet $335 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +8 (-114) | Heat -8 (-106)
- More/Less (Y/U): 223.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Jazz at Heat Key Injuries
Jazz
- VS Walker Kessler (foot) doubtful
- F Otto Porter (undisclosed) outside
Heat
- g Tyler Herro (foot) doubtful
- F Haywood Highsmith (knee) questionable
- F Kevin Love (heel) questionable
- g Caleb Martin (thumb) doubtful
- g Josh Richardson (shoulder) out
For the most recent updates: Official NBA Injury Report.
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Jazz at Heat picks and predictions
Prediction
Heat 116, Jazz 106
Money line
PASS.
The Jazz have lost 7 of their last 8 games and don’t deserve to be played as a strong underdog.
Against the spread
HEAT BET -8 (-106).
The Heat have been on the upswing lately and they have played well at home and on the road. Miami has covered 3 straight home games and 7 straight road games. He has covered as a favorite in 5 consecutive matches.
The Jazz have not suffered a similar fate, failing to cover in five straight road games and losing each one by at least 8. They have allowed at least 115 points in each of those 5 games.
Given the trends, return HEAT -8 (-106).
More less
LEAN MORE 223.5 (-110).
The Jazz defense has been horrible, allowing at least 115 in 8 of their last 9 games. They have allowed at least 129 in 4 of their last 8. The Heat don’t play at a fast pace, but they have capable shooters who put pressure on Utah’s defense.
Utah is 32-27-1 O/U this season and has plenty of players who can create and score as well. The Heat have scored at least 115 in 4 of their last 9 games. Expect the Jazz to pick up the pace and take OVER 223.5 (-110).
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