Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat 3/13/23 – On Monday night, the Miami Heat take on the Utah Jazz in an attempt to climb higher in the Eastern Conference standings. Coming into this matchup with a record of 36-33 and 33-35 respectively, Miami comes into this one having won four straight matches against Utah – including a 126-123 road win back in December. The Miami Heat are in a much better position to win, according to the best NBA betting lines today.
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat
Date & Time: Monday, March 13, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Miami-Dade Arena
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Betting Odds
Jazz
Moneyline: +200
Spread: +6 (-116)
Total: TBD
Heat
Moneyline: -244
Spread: -6 (-116)
Total: TBD
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Analysis
The Utah Jazz have remained in playoff contention all season. At 33-35, they currently occupy the 10th and final playoff spot in the Western Conference – just a game behind Dallas and Minnesota who are tied for 7th, as well as 2 games behind 6th place Golden State. So right now, it looks like the Utah Jazz are right where they need to be to stay competitive. But they also have Portland, Oklahoma City and New Orleans on their heels; only 3.5 games separate 6th place Golden State from 13th placed Portland. The Jazz came into this game with some momentum having won two straight games; they defeated Orlando on Thursday followed by Charlotte 119-111 the following Saturday. Talen Horton-Tucker led Utah with 37 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists for a commanding lead.
The Miami Heat aren’t playing their best basketball right now. They have lost 8 of their last 12 games and sit at 36-33, ranking 7th in the Eastern Conference – three games behind New York for that 6th and final guaranteed playoff spot. Miami also lost two of its last three games, including a 126-114 loss to Orlando on Saturday night that needed overtime to decide. Miami got thoroughly outrebounded 54-35 in the rebound department. Jimmy Butler kept Miami in it with a three at the buzzer to send it into overtime. Though 15 of his 38 points came during that fourth quarter, Butler didn’t care as they ultimately lost.
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah’s last 5 games. Utah are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. Utah are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against Miami. Utah are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games against Miami. The total has gone OVER in 12 of Utah’s last 15 games on the road. Utah are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Miami.
Miami are 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games. Miami are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games against Utah. Miami are 2-8 ATS in their last 10 games at home. Miami are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Utah.
Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Free Pick
The Utah Jazz are nearing the end of a long road trip in which they have gone 2-3, but both wins came in their last two games. As they return home after this match against Miami, this might just be too far to bridge after back-to-back impressive wins on Thursday and Saturday. They face off against one of the best teams in basketball – Miami – after their loss to Orlando on Saturday. Miami needs to get some wins under their belt in order to move up into the 6th spot and can’t afford to lose this game if they want any chance at that. Take Miami to lead here according to NBA picks today.
Free Pick: Miami Heat -6 (-116)
