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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 13 Jan 2026
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 112-123
22-34 40-20 24-36 26-33
Position#9
Record22-18
FormWLWLW
Points / game120.0
Allowed / game117.6
Cleveland Cavaliers
USA
vs
Utah Jazz 🏆
USA
Position#26
Record13-25
FormLLLWL
Points / game119.0
Allowed / game127.3
USANBA· Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
NBA2025-26
Meetings · Cleveland Cavaliers v Utah Jazz
20 Dec 2026
CLE v UTA
upcoming
12 Jan 2026
CLE112
UTA123
23 Dec 2024
CLE124
UTA113
20 Dec 2023
CLE124
UTA116
19 Dec 2022
CLE122
UTA99
05 Dec 2021
CLE108
UTA109
12 Jan 2021
CLE87
UTA117
02 Mar 2020
CLE113
UTA126
04 Jan 2019
CLE91
UTA117
16 Dec 2017
CLE109
UTA100
16 Mar 2017
CLE91
UTA83
10 Nov 2015
CLE118
UTA114
21 Jan 2015
CLE106
UTA92
28 Feb 2014
CLE99
UTA79
06 Mar 2013
CLE104
UTA101
05 Mar 2012
CLE100
UTA109
20 Dec 2010
CLE90
UTA101
14 Nov 2009
CLE107
UTA103
15 Nov 2008
CLE105
UTA93
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Cleveland Cavaliers winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Utah Jazz winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormCavaliers
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
141-118
141
118
+23
142avg 112
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
124-126
124
126
-2
124avg 112
A25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
100-117
100
117
-17
85avg 112
A28/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
113-101
113
101
+12
105avg 112
A30/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
129-113
129
113
+16
128avg 112
H31/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
113-108
113
108
+5
117avg 112
H03/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
110-114
110
114
-4
104avg 112
H04/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
W
120-116
120
116
+4
123avg 112
A07/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
122-131
122
131
-9
116avg 112
A09/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
146-134
146
134
+12
144avg 112
H10/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-22
37-38
41-31
31-27
38-23
20-37
38-24
28-42
24-32
22-28
17-30
37-27
25-26
24-29
27-23
37-23
37-21
30-33
29-35
33-24
28-24
34-35
26-38
25-11
28-19
28-47
26-21
28-27
22-28
31-32
31-33
36-23
31-32
36-31
22-43
33-25
29-33
34-32
36-26
47-43
239.6Avg total
121.8Scored
117.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)120.0117.6237.5+2.455%
Season at home (23)119.2115.9235.1+3.361%
Season away (17)120.9119.8240.8+1.147%
Last 10 (10)121.8117.8239.6+4.060%
Last 5 (5)122.2120.6242.8+1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)118.4115.0233.4+3.440%
vs Similar (16)118.2119.8237.9-1.638%
vs Weaker ◀ (9)123.1117.4240.6+5.778%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
128-137
128
137
-9
120avg 107
H24/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
W
131-129
131
129
+2
131avg 107
H27/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
127-114
127
114
+13
127avg 107
A28/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
119-129
119
129
-10
115avg 107
H31/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
101-118
101
118
-17
90avg 107
A02/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
L
114-123
114
123
-9
110avg 107
A04/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
117-137
117
137
-20
113avg 107
A06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
125-129 OT
125
129
-4
120avg 107
A08/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
116-114
116
114
+2
110avg 107
H09/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
95-150
95
150
-55
77avg 107
H11/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-37
36-32
34-40
27-28
33-36
34-32
44-35
20-26
32-40
38-20
28-27
29-27
38-31
26-28
32-40
23-30
17-31
33-22
31-29
20-36
29-25
36-33
31-42
18-23
26-36
31-42
26-36
34-23
22-31
31-27
33-33
28-23
34-29
24-26
30-34
28-25
14-45
24-32
26-38
31-35
245.3Avg total
117.3Scored
128.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (38)119.0127.3246.3-8.334%
Season at home (21)124.3129.7254.0-5.443%
Season away (17)112.5124.4236.9-11.924%
Last 10 (10)117.3128.0245.3-10.730%
Last 5 (5)113.4130.6244.0-17.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)115.6131.0246.5-15.414%
vs Similar (8)133.4126.8260.1+6.688%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +3.4+3.4Q1: -6.5-6.5Q2Q2: -4.6-4.6Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -3.9-3.9Q4Q4: +6.3+6.3Q4: -1.8-1.8
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: +3.4+3.4Q1: -6.5-6.5Q2Q2: -4.6-4.6Q2: +1.9+1.9Q3Q3: -1.1-1.1Q3: -3.9-3.9Q4Q4: +6.3+6.3Q4: -1.8-1.8
Cleveland CavaliersUtah Jazz
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
69-60
69
60
+9
H24/12
NBA
New York Knicks
#4
L
58-60
58
60
-2
A25/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#8
L
46-60
46
60
-14
A28/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
L
49-55
49
55
-6
A30/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#16
W
67-54
67
54
+13
H31/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
W
62-59
62
59
+3
H03/01
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
56-66
56
66
-10
H04/01
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#29
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A07/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
W
67-63
67
63
+4
A09/01
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#10
L
63-65
63
65
-2
H10/01
NBA
119.2Avg total
59.0Scored
60.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.360.1117.5-2.837%-
Last 30 at home (18)57.060.1117.1-3.139%-
Last 30 away (12)57.860.2118.0-2.333%-
Last 10 (10)59.060.2119.2-1.240%-
Last 5 (5)60.262.6122.8-2.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (5)55.662.2117.8-6.60%-
vs Similar (16)56.559.9116.4-3.438%-
vs Weaker ◀ (9)59.859.4119.2+0.356%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Memphis Grizzlies
#25
L
67-69
67
69
-2
H24/12
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#3
L
67-68
67
68
-1
H27/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#2
W
70-60
70
60
+10
A28/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
64-59
64
59
+5
H31/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
50-53
50
53
-3
A02/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#20
W
65-58
65
58
+7
A04/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#19
L
57-78
57
78
-21
A06/01
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#1
L
53-58
53
58
-5
A08/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#24
W
58-55
58
55
+3
H09/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#14
L
38-77
38
77
-39
H11/01
NBA
122.4Avg total
58.9Scored
63.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)59.165.3124.4-6.137%-
Last 30 at home (18)61.465.5126.9-4.144%-
Last 30 away (12)55.864.9120.7-9.225%-
Last 10 (10)58.963.5122.4-4.640%-
Last 5 (5)54.265.2119.4-11.040%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (22)58.066.3124.3-8.436%-
vs Similar (8)62.462.4124.8+0.038%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 121.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀13%
🏀🏀 2-pointers64.2 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers42.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 13% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.632.1
58.8%
54.8%64.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.014.0
37.8%
35.8%42.0
🏀 Free throws20.015.6
78.0%
78.1%15.6
They take 91.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 117.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.6 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers39.0 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.7 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 115.1 points a game
49%
34%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.229.8
56.0%
54.8%59.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.813.0
35.3%
35.8%39.0
🏀 Free throws23.318.7
80.3%
78.1%18.7
They take 90.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 36.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 42%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 13 Jan 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Cleveland Cavaliers
WLWLWWWLLW
Utah Jazz
LWLLLLLWWL
#9
League position
#26
+3.9
Net rating
-10.3
117.7
Offensive rating
112.7
113.8
Defensive rating
123.0
58.0%
Effective FG%
54.8%
54.7%
Opp. effective FG%
58.2%
13.6%
Turnover %
14.4%
26.5%
Off. rebound %
24.6%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.26
37.8%
3-point %
35.3%
67.2%
Assist %
70.1%
60%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence117.7 · 112.7Defence113.8 · 123.0Shooting58.0% · 54.8%3-point %37.8% · 35.3%Ball care13.6% · 14.4%Off. rebounds26.5% · 24.6%Free throws0.22 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)60% · 30%
■ Cleveland Cavaliers   ■ Utah Jazz
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
6
Cleveland Cavaliers wins
4
Utah Jazz wins
DateGameScore
23/03/25Utah Jazz v Cleveland Cavaliers91-120
24/12/24Cleveland Cavaliers v Utah Jazz124-113
03/04/24Utah Jazz v Cleveland Cavaliers113-129
21/12/23Cleveland Cavaliers v Utah Jazz124-116
11/01/23Utah Jazz v Cleveland Cavaliers116-114
20/12/22Cleveland Cavaliers v Utah Jazz122-99
13/01/22Utah Jazz v Cleveland Cavaliers91-111
05/12/21Cleveland Cavaliers v Utah Jazz108-109
30/03/21Utah Jazz v Cleveland Cavaliers114-75
13/01/21Cleveland Cavaliers v Utah Jazz87-117
Cleveland Cavalierslast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
10/01/26HMinnesota Timberwolves146-134
09/01/26AMinnesota Timberwolves122-131
07/01/26AIndiana Pacers120-116
04/01/26HDetroit Pistons110-114
03/01/26HDenver Nuggets113-108
31/12/25HPhoenix Suns129-113
30/12/25ASan Antonio Spurs113-101
28/12/25AHouston Rockets100-117
25/12/25ANew York Knicks124-126
24/12/25HNew Orleans Pelicans141-118
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/01/26HCharlotte Hornets95-150
09/01/26HDallas Mavericks116-114
08/01/26AOklahoma City Thunder125-129 OT
06/01/26APortland Trail Blazers117-137
04/01/26AGolden State Warriors114-123
02/01/26ALos Angeles Clippers101-118
31/12/25HBoston Celtics119-129
28/12/25ASan Antonio Spurs127-114
27/12/25HDetroit Pistons131-129
24/12/25HMemphis Grizzlies128-137

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLW55%
HomeWWWLW61%
AwayLLWWL47%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402317
Win %55%61%47%
Points / game120.0119.2120.9
Allowed / game117.6115.9119.8
Point differential+2.4+3.3+1.1
Avg total237.5235.1240.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+32%35%29%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (9)40% (5)50% (4)
Overtime %5%4%6%
Utah Jazz
NBA 2025-26
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL34%
HomeLWLWL43%
AwayWLLLL24%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games382117
Win %34%43%24%
Points / game119.0124.3112.5
Allowed / game127.3129.7124.4
Point differential-8.3-5.4-11.9
Avg total246.3254.0236.9
Over main line---
Win by 10+11%10%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won55% (11)57% (7)50% (4)
Overtime %13%19%6%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Oklahoma City Thunder3832684%121.3108.8+12.5
2 Detroit Pistons38281074%117.8111.2+6.6
3 San Antonio Spurs37251268%117.9112.5+5.4
4 Denver Nuggets39261367%122.7117.5+5.2
5 Los Angeles Lakers35231266%115.8115.8+0.0
6 Minnesota Timberwolves40261465%119.9114.8+5.1
7 Boston Celtics38241463%117.2110.4+6.7
8 Phoenix Suns38241463%115.3111.1+4.3
9 New York Knicks37231462%119.2115.2+4.0
10 Toronto Raptors39241562%114.5112.2+2.3
11 Houston Rockets36221461%117.9110.8+7.2
12 Philadelphia 76ers37211657%117.2115.5+1.6
13 Orlando Magic38211755%116.1114.7+1.4
14 Cleveland Cavaliers40221855%120.0117.6+2.4
15 Miami Heat38201853%119.7117.7+1.9
16 Golden State Warriors40211952%115.4113.6+1.8
17 Atlanta Hawks41202149%118.4118.4+0.0
18 Portland Trail Blazers40192148%116.3118.8-2.5
19 Chicago Bulls38182047%117.3120.8-3.5
20 Memphis Grizzlies39172244%114.9116.2-1.3
21 Milwaukee Bucks39172244%112.9115.1-2.2
22 Los Angeles Clippers38152339%111.9113.6-1.7
23 Charlotte Hornets39142536%116.3116.6-0.3
24 Dallas Mavericks39142536%113.0117.1-4.2
25 Utah Jazz38132534%119.0127.3-8.3
26 Brooklyn Nets36112531%108.8113.9-5.0
27 Washington Wizards38102826%112.8124.0-11.2
28 Sacramento Kings3993023%109.8121.4-11.6
29 New Orleans Pelicans4193222%114.9122.4-7.5
30 Indiana Pacers3983121%111.2119.0-7.8
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Cleveland Cavaliers22402426112
Utah Jazz34203633123
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