Jazz vs. Cavaliers Picks & Best Bets 23rd Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Cleveland Cavaliers will go up against the Utah Jazz in NBA action on Monday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Cavaliers will be led by Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, while the Jazz will rely on Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Monday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to identify the best Jazz vs. Cavaliers bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Cavaliers will likely beat the Jazz with a projected final score of 122-109.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we continuously source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Jazz vs. Cavaliers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Jazz vs. Cavaliers picks fuse the power of AI, stats and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Jazz vs. Cavaliers Game Information
- Game Date: Monday, December 23rd, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Spread: Jazz +14 / Cavaliers -14
- Moneyline: Jazz +810 / Cavaliers -950
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 232.5 Points (-110/-110)
Jazz +14 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Jazz have a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the Cavaliers have a probability of 44%.
- DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -108 for the Jazz +14, presenting a favorable 3.7% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 232.5 @ -110 via BetMGM
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 232.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the under at -110.
- Our analysis shows a 52% likelihood that the total will stay under 232.5 points.
Jazz vs. Cavaliers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Utah Jazz at +810 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Cleveland Cavaliers are available at -950 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Cavaliers are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them an 85% chance of victory.
Although the Cavaliers are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +810 odds on the Jazz moneyline, providing an edge of 3.7%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Jazz vs. Cavaliers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Monday's Jazz vs. Cavaliers game.
Utah Jazz Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 27 | 8 | 3 | 4 |
| Collin Sexton | 20 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 15 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| Walker Kessler | 9 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Svi Mykhailiuk | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Lauri Markkanen Over 3.5 3-Pointers (+130)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen Over 3.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +130 |
- Our top prop bet for the Jazz is on Lauri Markkanen to record over 3.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 4 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 9.7% on the +130 odds offered by FanDuel.
Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 25 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Darius Garland | 20 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Evan Mobley | 20 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Jarrett Allen | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| Sam Merrill | 11 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Darius Garland Over 6.5 Assists (+110)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland Over 6.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +110 |
- Our best prop bet for the Cavaliers is on Darius Garland to record over 6.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 8 assists, giving us an edge of 9.7% on the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Jazz vs. Cavaliers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Jazz vs. Cavaliers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Georges Niang Over 2.5 Total Rebounds
Georges Niang has recorded more than 2.5 rebounds in 11 of his last 14 appearances (79% of the time). You can bet on him to record 3+ rebounds again at odds of -134 (57% implied probability), available at FanDuel.
Donovan Mitchell Over 4.5 Total Assists
Donovan Mitchell has had more than 4.5 assists in 9 of his last 10 games (90%). You can place a bet on him to record over 4.5 assists again at odds of -125 (56%), available at DraftKings.
Georges Niang Over 8.5 Points Scored
Georges Niang has scored more than 8.5 points in 10 of his last 16 appearances (62%). You can wager on him to record over 8.5 points again at odds of -105 (51%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Lauri Markkanen of the Jazz to knock down over 3.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 4 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Jazz +14 to cover.
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