At 9:00 ET, the Pacers (23-16) will be in Salt Lake City to take on the Jazz (21-20). Utah has won five straight games and is currently favored by 7.5 points over Indiana (+243).

This non-conference matchup will be played at the Delta Center and can be seen on KJZZ.

INDIANA PACERS VS UTAH JAZZ BETTING PICK

The Pick: Indiana Pacers +7.5

This game will be played at Delta Center at 9:00 ET on Monday, January 15th.

WHY BET THE INDIANA PACERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 115-113 in favor of the Pacers.
  • Our projections have Myles Turner finishing with Myles Turner points, 7 rebounds and 1 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Pacers finishing with a field goal percentage of 49.4% and knocking down 11 threes.

Can the Pacers Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Indiana will be looking to extend their ATS win streak to three games today. They are currently 23-16 ATS this season, including an 11-7 record ATS on the road.

The Pacers have covered the spread in five straight road games, and their average scoring differential on the road is -1.9 points per game. Overall, they are 10-8 on the road.

As for their O/U record, the Pacers are 25-14 this season. The under has hit in three straight games for Indiana, and today’s O/U line is 247.5 points.

In their last game, the Pacers lost to the Nuggets by a score of 117-109. They were 10.5-point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 240 points.

Indiana is currently 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 23-16. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 20-11 and 9-2 against Central Division opponents.

The Pacers come into this game as the top-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 126.1 points per game. Interestingly, they have actually been even better on the road, where they are averaging 124.4 points per game.

Indiana is also the top-ranked team in field goal percentage, shooting 51% from the field. They have been particularly efficient inside the arc, making 59% of their two-point attempts.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are hitting 38% of their shots from beyond the arc, which is 5th in the league. In terms of pace, Indiana is 2nd in the NBA at 102.3 possessions per game.

The Pacers’ defense is presently ranked 28th in the league, allowing an average of 123.2 points per contest. The Indiana defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.8% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 50.3% of their field goal attempts vs. Indiana.

Can the Utah Offense Score Enough at Home?

The Jazz have won five straight games and are favored by 7.5 points today. This season, they are 6-2 as the favorite and have gone 7-1 against the spread as the favorite.

Utah’s ATS win streak is at five games, and they have covered the spread in three straight home games. On the season, they are 15-4 ATS at home and 25-16 overall.

In their last game, the Jazz beat the Lakers by a score of 132-125. The O/U line for that game was 238 points, and Utah covered the spread as 2.5-point favorites.

This season, the Jazz have an O/U record of 22-18-1, and their games have averaged 234.9 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 247.5 points, and Utah’s last two games have gone over the posted total.

Utah’s win over the Lakers improved their overall record to 21-20. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 9th place and 4th in the Northwest Division.

At home, the Jazz are averaging 123.2 points per game, which is 6th in the NBA. Overall, they are 11th in scoring at 116.4 points per game. Utah has outscored the NBA scoring average in 56.1% of their games this season.

When it comes to pace, the Jazz are 10th in the league at 100 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 22nd at 46%. Utah is also 16th in two-point shooting at 54%.

From beyond the arc, the Jazz are 10th in made three-pointers but just 23rd in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. In terms of free throws, Utah is 12th in makes and 16th in attempts.

On average, the Utah defense is giving up 118.5 points per game (23rd). Right now, they are on a 5 game streak of giving up fewer points than their season average. Inside the arc, the Jazz defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 54.5% and 37.8% from three-point territory.