Upcoming NBA Matchup: Utah Jazz vs. Indiana Pacers
In an upcoming NBA matchup, the Utah Jazz are set to challenge the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night at 7 PM EST in Indianapolis. Currently, the Jazz sit at a disappointing 15-35, ranking 13th in the Western Conference, while the Pacers trail slightly with a 13-37 record, placing them 15th in the Eastern Conference. The odds from BETMGM Sportsbook slightly favor the Pacers by 3.5 points, with a combined game total set at 236.5 points.
Team Performance and Statistics
The Jazz are desperate to break a streak of six consecutive losses, whereas Indiana has managed a home record of 10-17 this season. Notably, the Pacers have struggled when committing fewer turnovers than their opponents, holding a 9-18 record in such instances, and they average 13.6 turnovers per game.
Utah’s performance on the road has also been dismal, posting a record of just 5-18 away from home. Defensive struggles are evident, as the Jazz concede an average of 127 points per game, resulting in a troubling average loss margin of 9 points per match. In contrast, the Pacers score approximately 110.7 points per game, which is 16.3 points less than what Utah typically allows. Interestingly, both teams have had similar offensive outputs lately, although the Jazz average slightly fewer points at 118.0 per game compared to Indiana’s 118.4.
Previous Encounter
This meeting marks the second encounter of the season between these two teams; the Jazz claimed victory in their previous matchup with a high-scoring 152-128 win on November 12, where Lauri Markkanen delivered a standout performance with 35 points, while Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 27 points.
Individual Player Statistics
As for individual statistics, Siakam continues to impress for Indiana, averaging 23.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and four assists. Additionally, Andrew Nembhard has stepped up, scoring an average of 15.1 points over his last 10 games. Markkanen also carries impressive numbers for Utah, with 27.4 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Ace Bailey has contributed 15.3 points and 5.1 rebounds in his last 10 outings.
Recent Form and Injury News
In terms of recent form, the Pacers hold a 4-6 record over their last 10 games, averaging 110.3 points, while opponents have scored an average of 118.5 points against them. Conversely, the Jazz have struggled immensely, registering just one win and nine losses in their last 10 games, averaging 113 points, with their opponents putting up 127.1 points.
In injury news, Obi Toppin and Tyrese Haliburton are out for the Pacers, while Utah continues to cope without Keyonte George, Georges Niang, Walker Kessler, and Jusuf Nurkic, the latter of whom is a rest decision.
Conclusion
As both teams prepare to face off, the outcome remains critical as Utah aims to reignite their season while Indiana seeks to string together a few wins and gain momentum.
