NBA Sports Betting Picks: Miami Heat at Utah Jazz

With the game against his former team behind him, perhaps LeBron James and the Miami Heat can now focus on their next opponent, the Utah Jazz.  Diamond Sportsbook International (DSI) has the latest NBA sports betting odds and great wagering opportunities for basketball.

The Miami Heat are the center of attention in the NBA this season. Ever since LeBron James announced that he was taking his talents to South Beach, the media, and the fans have watched their every move. Although the team is 13-8 on the season, many people expected more, and losses to teams with subpar records are often over magnified under a storm of media scrutiny. If the Heat wants to silence their critics they will need to improve their game. The Heat have a losing record on the road and a win against the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City would go a long way to quieting the naysayers.

The Jazz recently had a seven game winning streak snapped against the Dallas Mavericks but have already solidified their status as a title contender in the early season. The Jazz have a winning record at home and could provide the Heat with a formidable challenge.

If the Heat has had a weakness this year it has been the lack of a true point guard and a big man. The Jazz have both of these positions well manned. The Jazz have one of the best point guards in the league in Derron Williams. Look for LeBron and Dwyane Wade to play some point guard and defense on Williams throughout the game in an attempt to nullify the star player.

The front line will prevent a bigger problem for the Heat. Al Jefferson and Ronnie Milsap are a solid one-two punch for the Jazz that jump the glass and pound the inside early and often. Unless the Heat can match up with the strength and intensity it could be a long night for the Heat.

The Heat are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games playing on 1 days rest, 0-5 ATS in their last five games as an underdog, and 2-6 ATS in their last eight road games vs. a team with a winning home record. The Jazz are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 home games against a team with a losing road record and 24-10 ATS in their last 34 games following a loss against the spread.

Play the Jazz