Cavaliers vs. Jazz Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 23rd, 2024

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It's an NBA showdown like no other – the Cavaliers will take on the Jazz on December 23rd, 2024, in Cleveland, OH at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Discover our expert picks and predictions to increase your odds of winning with your bets.

Introduction to the Cavaliers vs. Jazz betting tip and prediction

This NBA matchup on December 23rd, 2024, at 18:00 features a collision between the Eastern Conference and Western Conference. The Cavaliers enters as -14.5 point favorites in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Jazz won, 129-113. The over/under for the upcoming game is 232.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot in the game cannot be overstated. Let's analyze how different teams are faring from long distance. The Cavaliers are currently knocking down 40.5% of their 3-pointers, demonstrating their sharpshooting skills. Meanwhile, the Jazz is impressively converting 36% of their shots from beyond the arc. When it comes to shot selection, the Cavaliers are dedicating 44% of their attempts to 3-pointers, while the Jazz is taking 44% of their field goal attempts from downtown.

Cleveland Cavaliers

How are the Cavaliers playing this season?

The Cavaliers comes into this game with a 25-4 record, and they are currently 1st in the Eastern Conference standings. The Cavaliers are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Cavaliers win their most recent game?

Yes, Cavaliers defeated the 76ers, 126-99. Caris LeVert scored 26 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Cavaliers

The leading scorer for the Cavaliers this season is Donovan Mitchell, who is averaging 23.3 points per game. In the last game, he scored 31.5 points in DraftKings and 27.3 fantasy points in FanDuel.

Other Team Leaders for the Cavaliers

Coming into the December 23rd, 2024 contest, Jarrett Allen leads the Cavaliers with 10.1 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 17.5 points in DraftKings and 17.2 fantasy points in FanDuel. Darius Garland has a team-high 6.4 assists per game. He scored 42.25 DraftKings points and 39 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Cavaliers is Donovan Mitchell (1.6 steals per game). He has 31.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 27.3 FanDuel fantasy points for the last game. In terms of swatting shots, Evan Mobley is leading the way for the Cavaliers with 1.4 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 56.25 DraftKings fantasy points and 56.1 FanDuel fantasy points per game.

Cavaliers Team Analysis

The Cavaliers' point differential this season is 11.6 points per game, which ranks 2nd in the NBA. They are averaging 121.7 points per game while allowing 110.1 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Cavaliers are making 15.9 shots per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Cavaliers are making 16.3 per game, which ranks 18th in the NBA.

Projected Cavaliers Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Jazz, the Cavaliers' starting lineup consisted of Jarrett Allen, Evan Mobley, Max Strus, Caris LeVert and Darius Garland. For the upcoming matchup, the Cavaliers has the following injuries: Emoni Bates is out (knee) and Isaac Okoro is out (shoulder).

Utah Jazz

How is the Jazz playing this season?

The Jazz head this game with a 7-20 record, and they are currently 14th in the Western Conference standings. The Jazz is 3-7 in their last 10 games.

Did the Jazz win their most recent game?

Yes, Jazz defeated the Nets, 105-94. Brice Sensabaugh scored 22 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Jazz

The leading scorer for the Jazz this season is Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 19 points per game. Lauri Markkanen also leads the team in minutes played per game with 31.94. In the last game, scored 34.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 34.4 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Jazz

Walker Kessler is leading the way with 10.4 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 25.75 points in DraftKings and 29.4 in FanDuel. Keyonte George is dishing out a team-high 5.7 assists per game In terms of steals, the Jazz' leader is Oscar Tshiebwe with 2 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 0 DraftKings fantasy points and 0 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Jazz is Walker Kessler, who is sending back 2.9 shots per game. He scored 25.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 29.4 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.

Jazz Team Analysis

The Jazz' point differential this season is -9.1 points per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. They are averaging 110.2 points per game while allowing 119.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Jazz is making 13.5 shots per game, which ranks 16th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Jazz is making 18.8 per game, which ranks 3rd in the NBA.

Projected Jazz' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Cavaliers, the Jazz' starting five were Walker Kessler, Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh, Collin Sexton and Keyonte George. For the upcoming matchup, Jazz has the following injuries: Keyonte George is questionable (ankle), Taylor Hendricks is out (ankle), and Svi Mykhailiuk is questionable (groin).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Cavaliers coming into this game as -14.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Cavaliers.

Money Line betting suggestion

Cavaliers are a -14.5 money line favorite for the game against the Jazz, and the suggestion is to pick the Cavaliers.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Cavaliers and Jazz is 232.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Cavaliers and Jazz had no match that went overtime this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.