Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 1/9/2025

• Date: January 9, 2025
• Venue: Delta Center

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Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Win Probabilities

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Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Betting Preview

On January 4, 2024, the Miami Heat (18-17) will take on the Utah Jazz (9-26) at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Scheduled to tip off at 9:00 PM ET, this matchup features the Heat as 5.5-point favorites, reflecting their recent form and the struggles of the Jazz.

Miami enters this game riding a wave of momentum, having secured 14 wins in their last 25 outings, including a noteworthy upset against the Golden State Warriors, where they triumphed 114-98 as a 9.0-point underdog. This victory showcased the Heat’s ability to compete against top-tier teams, giving them a significant confidence boost heading into this contest.

Conversely, the Utah Jazz have hit a rough patch, losing eight consecutive games at home, which has contributed to their current standing. In their most recent game, the Jazz fell to the Atlanta Hawks in a close 124-121 battle, highlighting their struggle to close out games effectively.

From a betting perspective, the Heat’s Moneyline stands at -205, giving them an implied win probability of 65%, while the Jazz’s Moneyline is set at +180, reflecting a 35% chance of victory. Sharp bettors are leaning towards the Over on player props, particularly focusing on Tyler Herro’s scoring potential, with the Over/Under set at 24.5 points at -110.

As both teams clash, the Heat will be looking to capitalize on the Jazz’s home woes, while Utah aims to break their losing streak and find some rhythm. This game promises to be an intriguing showdown as Miami seeks to solidify their playoff positioning.

Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Prediction

Final Score: Miami Heat 113.47 vs Utah Jazz 107.72

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