Two of the hottest teams to start the NBA season are set to meet Saturday night in Miami as the Heat host the Utah Jazz. Miami sits second in the Eastern Conference with a 6-2 record and they’re looking for a bounce-back performance after falling 95-78 against Boston on Thursday. Utah’s 7-1 record has them sitting atop the Western Conference as they look to extend their three-game winning streak.
The Heat are 2.5-point favourites to win on the NBA odds, with a total of 211.5.
Jazz vs. Heat NBA Betting Odds
These teams split their two-game season series last year, with the home team winning each encounter. The Over/Under split evenly last season and across their last 10 meetings.
The Jazz have been a solid 4-1 outside of Utah this year, but it’s worth noting they’ve lost five of their last six games in Miami. Utah is 6-2 against the spread, covering in four of five on the road. The total has gone Under in six of the Jazz’s eight games, including all five road contests.
Miami’s consistent play has seen them go 3-1 both at home and on the road. They’re 6-2 ATS, covering in three of four home games. The total has gone Under in five of their eight games, including three times at home.
Utah Jazz
It’s no secret as to why the Jazz have the best record in the NBA. Utah is the third-highest scoring team in the league and they boast five players who average above 15 points per game. The team is averaging 112.8 ppg and they’re shooting 42.2 per cent from 3-point range, second-best in the NBA. Donovan Mitchell averages a team-high 24.9 ppg and 4.9 assists. Rudy Gobert, the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, averages a league-high 17.2 rebounds per game and leads the team with 1.8 blocks a night. Keep an eye on Mitchell’s status for this game. He missed Utah’s 116-98 win over Atlanta on Thursday with a sprained ankle and as of Saturday morning there has been no update on his availability against Miami.
Miami Heat
The Heat’s stumble against Boston last time out broke a five-game winning streak that saw Miami win by at least 13 points in each contest. The Boston loss can pretty much be solely blamed on a brutal second quarter that saw the Heat outscored 33-9. Miami shot 34.6 per cent from the field and just 22 per cent from three in the loss. Jimmy Butler still managed to finish with a game-high 20 points. Butler leads the team with 24.4 ppg and 2.6 steals. Miami is averaging 110.9 ppg, eighth-most in the NBA. Former Toronto Raptor Kyle Lowry, who is averaging 10.0 ppg and a team-high 7.1 assists, is questionable to play as he deals with a sprained ankle.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Jazz vs. Heat?
Line History
No odds are available yet.
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
| Points |
25.87 |
| Assists |
5.35 |
| Rebounds |
14.67 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
2.08 |
| Points |
21.39 |
| Assists |
7.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.07 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
0.79 |
| Points |
25.5 |
| Assists |
5.67 |
| Rebounds |
13.17 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1 |
| Blocks |
1.33 |
| Points |
27.41 |
| Assists |
4.7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2.06 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
| Points |
25.87 |
| Assists |
5.35 |
| Rebounds |
14.67 |
| FG% |
80 |
| Steals |
1.48 |
| Blocks |
2.08 |
| Points |
21.39 |
| Assists |
7.52 |
| Rebounds |
10.07 |
| FG% |
56.6 |
| Steals |
1.65 |
| Blocks |
0.79 |
| Points |
25.5 |
| Assists |
5.67 |
| Rebounds |
13.17 |
| FG% |
100 |
| Steals |
1 |
| Blocks |
1.33 |
| Points |
27.41 |
| Assists |
4.7 |
| Rebounds |
8 |
| FG% |
66.7 |
| Steals |
2.06 |
| Blocks |
0.72 |
Injuries
Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)
Trent Forrest (PG)
Mike Conley (PG)
Royce O'Neale (SF)
Trent Forrest (PG)
Hassan Whiteside (C)
Mike Conley (PG)
Hassan Whiteside (C)
Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
P.J. Tucker (SF)
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Kyle Lowry (PG)
P.J. Tucker (SF)
Max Strus (PG)
Gabe Vincent (SG)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Bojan Bogdanovic (SF) | Out Sun | Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 | 2-5 | 2-5 | + - |
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Bogdanovic will not face the Trail Blazers on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Trent Forrest (PG) | Out Thurs | Foot - 07 / 04 / 22 | 3-5 | 4-5 | + - |
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Forrest is hindered by a left mid-foot sprain, and he will not suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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Conley missed the previous game due to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Suns on Friday. |
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| Royce O'Neale (SF) | Prob Fri | Thumb - 06 / 04 / 22 | 3-6 | 4-6 | + - |
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O'Neal missed the previous outing with a sore right thumb, but it is projected that he will hit the court Friday against the Suns. |
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| Trent Forrest (PG) | Prob Wed | Concussion - 30 / 03 / 22 | 3-9 | 6-7 | + - |
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Forrest has missed the last three games due to a concussion, but it is likely that he will face the Thunder on Wednesday. |
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| Hassan Whiteside (C) | Prob Sat | Foot - 24 / 03 / 22 | 3-11 | 7-8 | + - |
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Whiteside has been held out of the previous four games with a minor bone spur fracture, but it is expected that he will be active Saturday against the Warriors. |
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| Mike Conley (PG) | Out Sun | Rest - 19 / 03 / 22 | 6-12 | 8-10-1 | + - |
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Conley will not take on the Knicks on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest. |
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| Hassan Whiteside (C) | Ques Sun | Illness - 18 / 03 / 22 | 6-12 | 8-10-1 | + - |
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Whiteside missed the previous game due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will battle the Knicks on Sunday. |
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| Danuel House Jr. (SF) | Prob Thurs | Knee - 15 / 03 / 22 | 6-13 | 9-11-1 | + - |
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House Jr. has been idle with a left knee bone contusion, but it is likely that he will return against the Lakers on Thursday. |
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| Bojan Bogdanovic (SF) | Prob Thurs | Calf - 14 / 03 / 22 | 6-13 | 9-11-1 | + - |
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Bogdanovic has been idle with a left calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Lakers on Thursday. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Max Strus (PG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will play in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will battle the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| P.J. Tucker (SF) | Prob Sun | Knee - 28 / 05 / 22 | 1-1 | 1-1 | + - |
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Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Max Strus (PG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Kyle Lowry (PG) | Prob Fri | Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| P.J. Tucker (SF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 26 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics. |
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| Max Strus (PG) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. |
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| Gabe Vincent (SG) | Prob Wed | Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 | 1-2 | 1-2 | + - |
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Vincent is bothered by a left hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference. finals. |
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Line History
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Jazz Team Leaders
Points 25.87
Assists 5.35
Rebounds 14.67
FG% 80
Steals 1.48
Blocks 2.08
Points 21.39
Assists 7.52
Rebounds 10.07
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.65
Blocks 0.79
Points 25.5
Assists 5.67
Rebounds 13.17
FG% 100
Steals 1
Blocks 1.33
Points 27.41
Assists 4.7
Rebounds 8
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.06
Blocks 0.72
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Heat Team Leaders
Points 25.87
Assists 5.35
Rebounds 14.67
FG% 80
Steals 1.48
Blocks 2.08
Points 21.39
Assists 7.52
Rebounds 10.07
FG% 56.6
Steals 1.65
Blocks 0.79
Points 25.5
Assists 5.67
Rebounds 13.17
FG% 100
Steals 1
Blocks 1.33
Points 27.41
Assists 4.7
Rebounds 8
FG% 66.7
Steals 2.06
Blocks 0.72
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Injuries
Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)
Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22Trent Forrest (PG)
Out Thurs Foot - 07 / 04 / 22Mike Conley (PG)
Prob Fri Knee - 06 / 04 / 22Royce O'Neale (SF)
Prob Fri Thumb - 06 / 04 / 22Trent Forrest (PG)
Prob Wed Concussion - 30 / 03 / 22Hassan Whiteside (C)
Prob Sat Foot - 24 / 03 / 22Mike Conley (PG)
Out Sun Rest - 19 / 03 / 22Hassan Whiteside (C)
Ques Sun Illness - 18 / 03 / 22Danuel House Jr. (SF)
Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 03 / 22Bojan Bogdanovic (SF)
Prob Thurs Calf - 14 / 03 / 22Max Strus (PG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22Kyle Lowry (PG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22P.J. Tucker (SF)
Prob Sun Knee - 28 / 05 / 22Max Strus (PG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22Kyle Lowry (PG)
Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22P.J. Tucker (SF)
Prob Fri Knee - 26 / 05 / 22Max Strus (PG)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22Gabe Vincent (SG)
Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Bojan Bogdanovic (SF) Out Sun Rest - 10 / 04 / 22 2-5 2-5 + - Bogdanovic will not face the Trail Blazers on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest.
Trent Forrest (PG) Out Thurs Foot - 07 / 04 / 22 3-5 4-5 + - Forrest is hindered by a left mid-foot sprain, and he will not suit up for Game 6 of the Western Conference first round against the Mavericks.
Mike Conley (PG) Prob Fri Knee - 06 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-6 + - Conley missed the previous game due to a sore right knee, but it is projected that he will face the Suns on Friday.
Royce O'Neale (SF) Prob Fri Thumb - 06 / 04 / 22 3-6 4-6 + - O'Neal missed the previous outing with a sore right thumb, but it is projected that he will hit the court Friday against the Suns.
Trent Forrest (PG) Prob Wed Concussion - 30 / 03 / 22 3-9 6-7 + - Forrest has missed the last three games due to a concussion, but it is likely that he will face the Thunder on Wednesday.
Hassan Whiteside (C) Prob Sat Foot - 24 / 03 / 22 3-11 7-8 + - Whiteside has been held out of the previous four games with a minor bone spur fracture, but it is expected that he will be active Saturday against the Warriors.
Mike Conley (PG) Out Sun Rest - 19 / 03 / 22 6-12 8-10-1 + - Conley will not take on the Knicks on Sunday as he will be given a day of rest.
Hassan Whiteside (C) Ques Sun Illness - 18 / 03 / 22 6-12 8-10-1 + - Whiteside missed the previous game due to an illness, and it is unknown if he will battle the Knicks on Sunday.
Danuel House Jr. (SF) Prob Thurs Knee - 15 / 03 / 22 6-13 9-11-1 + - House Jr. has been idle with a left knee bone contusion, but it is likely that he will return against the Lakers on Thursday.
Bojan Bogdanovic (SF) Prob Thurs Calf - 14 / 03 / 22 6-13 9-11-1 + - Bogdanovic has been idle with a left calf strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Lakers on Thursday.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Max Strus (PG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will play in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will battle the Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
P.J. Tucker (SF) Prob Sun Knee - 28 / 05 / 22 1-1 1-1 + - Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is anticipated that he will lace up for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Max Strus (PG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will play in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals versus the Celtics.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Vincent is battling a left hamstring strain, but it is anticipated that he will battle the Celtics in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Kyle Lowry (PG) Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Lowry has a left hamstring strain, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
P.J. Tucker (SF) Prob Fri Knee - 26 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Tucker is dealing with some irritation in his left knee, but it is not expected to affect his status for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Celtics.
Max Strus (PG) Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Strus is nursing a right hamstring strain, but it is projected that he will face the Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Gabe Vincent (SG) Prob Wed Hamstring - 25 / 05 / 22 1-2 1-2 + - Vincent is bothered by a left hamstring strain, but it is likely that he will face the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference. finals.