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2022 NBA Handicapping
(12-9) Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz (13-11)
Date: Friday, December 2nd
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Vivint Arena
NBA Moneyline Odds: Pacers -162 |Jazz -200 (Bet Now!)
NBA Betting Odds: Jazz -5.5
NBA Betting Total: 238.5
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On Friday, December 2nd, Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz will meet for the first of two scheduled matches. Indy will host the final meeting on February 13th.
Both teams last played Wednesday with the Pacers following up their most dramatic win of the season with a 114-137 beat down by the Kings while the Jazz defeated the Clippers 135-112.
Last season, the squads played twice with Indy winning both contests. The Bulls hold the all-time record having bested the Jazz in 48 of their 94 matches.
Indiana Pacers
Considering Andrew Nembhard was questionable for the game versus the Lakers on Monday his teammates are probably thrilled he was good to go considering his game-winning 3-pointer. Serious question though.
The kid was money from three so how is he standing wide open on the perimeter? And was that LeBron or Russell’s man to cover? Either way, it was great to for the Pacers to complete the comeback.
It demonstrated to an entire segment of casual fans who haven’t been watching Indy — there ARE teams who aren’t the Lakers that play with an upbeat style, shooting copious threes but are gritty and never quit.
Trust me, when you watch as much basketball as I do, teams like the Pacers, Kings, and Grizzlies make the season much more entertaining.
As for the letdown in Sacramento no doubt it was emotional for Haliburton (and Hield) as they returned to face their former team. It was one of those rare trades where both teams benefit (granted I like the long-term value of the deal for Indy better).
The Pacers average 115.6 points per game ranked eighth overall. Indy shoots 45.0% percent from the field and 35.7% from the perimeter ranking 26th and 14th respectively.
Defensively, Indy allows opponents to score 115.4 points per game (23rd) while limiting them to 46.5% from the field (12th), and 36.6% from deep (22nd).
Tyrese Haliburton (groin) is questionable. Daniel Theis (knee) and Chris Duarte (ankle) are both out indefinitely.
Utah Jazz
Through the quarter season, the Jazz results can be divided into the opening 10-3 start followed by the 3-8 second phase. Part of the regression can be attributed to opponents recognizing they couldn’t take Utah for granted assuming they would tank.
Much of the banter has centered on the young guys like Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson but the loss of Mike Conley has factored especially in close games. He’s missed the last six matches with Utah 1-5 and he won’t be back for this game.
Plus, let’s be real the Jazz has already played a ridiculous SIX back-to-back sets.
Overall, the Jazz is averaging 117.0 points per game ranking fifth-best, and are shooting 47.5% from the field ranking10th and shoot 37.5% from the perimeter ranking ninth overall.
The Jazz rank 21st both for opponents scoring with 115.4 points and field goal percentage as foes shoot 47.3% but possess the fifth-best opponent perimeter percentage at 33.6%.
Mike Conley (knee), Johnny Juzang (wrist), and Rudy Gay (hand) are out.
NBA Betting Trends:
- The Pacers are 12-4 ATS in their last 16 games.
- The Jazz are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
- The Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games against Utah.
- The Jazz are 7-3 SU in their last 10 games at home.
- The Pacers are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
- The Jazz are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
Free Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz NBA Prediction:
Although the Pacers play with that devil-may-care attitude, they need to build on the momentum of beating the Lakers. This is the middle match of a seven-game road trip.
They’re 5-5 on the road and will be eager to stay .500 or better but winning in Utah is NEVER easy. I’m not confident Indy can pull it off if Haliburton can’t go but we won’t know until the injury update just before game time.
So– I’ll take the points UNLESS Haliburton is out — if he is I like the Jazz to cover.
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