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Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Result & Analysis

Date: Sun 31 Dec 2017
Tip-off: 01:00
Final 104-101
22-32 26-21 28-16 28-32
Position#6
Record18-21
FormLWLLL
Points / game102.0
Allowed / game101.5
vs
Position#8
Record25-15
FormWLWLL
Points / game109.0
Allowed / game107.2
USANBA· Vivint Smart Home Arena
NBA2017-18
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
L
100-117
100
117
-17
A10/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
100-103
100
103
-3
A14/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
107-95
107
95
+12
A16/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
100-109
100
109
-9
A17/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
99-120
99
120
-21
A19/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
79-107
79
107
-28
A21/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
W
100-89
100
89
+11
H22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
89-103
89
103
-14
H24/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
83-107
83
107
-24
A27/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
101-126
101
126
-25
A28/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
19-29
23-22
24-32
34-34
24-30
24-19
26-28
26-26
21-26
25-13
33-28
28-28
24-23
24-28
25-29
27-29
26-25
24-26
34-28
15-41
9-25
28-28
23-34
19-20
24-17
26-21
22-32
28-19
22-28
21-19
21-29
25-27
20-28
14-22
25-26
24-31
24-23
23-25
22-42
32-36
203.4Avg total
95.8Scored
107.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (39)102.0101.5203.5+0.546%
Season at home (19)103.595.5199.0+7.968%
Season away (20)100.6107.2207.8-6.625%
Last 10 (10)95.8107.6203.4-11.820%
Last 5 (5)90.4106.4196.8-16.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (20)100.9104.9205.8-4.035%
vs Weaker (10)105.699.6205.2+6.050%
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#9
L
102-106
102
106
-4
A09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
105-98
105
98
+7
H10/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
123-114
123
114
+9
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
121-112
121
112
+9
H15/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
W
109-100
109
100
+9
H17/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
W
106-99
106
99
+7
A17/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
L
116-119
116
119
-3
A20/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
115-112
115
112
+3
H22/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
92-99
92
99
-7
A25/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
95-109
95
109
-14
A28/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
33-32
30-25
23-32
16-17
23-24
29-22
26-27
27-25
31-31
31-17
32-29
29-37
24-26
39-34
31-26
27-26
23-24
28-24
29-25
29-27
27-23
33-37
23-23
23-16
34-30
24-39
25-29
33-21
29-27
29-29
24-23
33-33
28-24
16-22
23-25
25-28
27-28
28-34
25-23
15-24
215.2Avg total
108.4Scored
106.8Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (40)109.0107.2216.2+1.762%
Season at home (21)108.5108.7217.2-0.167%
Season away (19)109.4105.6215.1+3.858%
Last 10 (10)108.4106.8215.2+1.660%
Last 5 (5)104.8107.6212.4-2.840%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)105.8101.2207.0+4.550%
vs Similar ◀ (16)112.7108.8221.5+3.975%
vs Weaker (10)109.8107.8217.6+2.070%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

No team totals priced for this game yet.

⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-3+0+3+7Q1Q1: -4.1-4.1Q1: +1.0+1.0Q2Q2: +0.9+0.9Q2: +0.4+0.4Q3Q3: -5.3-5.3Q3: -0.1-0.1Q4Q4: -3.3-3.3Q4: +0.3+0.3
Utah JazzCleveland Cavaliers
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
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
L
42-51
42
51
-9
A10/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
48-49
48
49
-1
A14/12
NBA
Boston Celtics
#4
W
46-39
46
39
+7
A16/12
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#8
L
48-51
48
51
-3
A17/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#1
L
50-51
50
51
-1
A19/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
37-53
37
53
-16
A21/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#14
W
50-38
50
38
+12
H22/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
43-47
43
47
-4
H24/12
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#12
L
34-50
34
50
-16
A27/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
47-48
47
48
-1
A28/12
NBA
92.2Avg total
44.5Scored
47.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)48.849.197.8-0.337%-
Last 30 at home (15)49.746.996.6+2.947%-
Last 30 away (15)47.851.399.1-3.527%-
Last 10 (10)44.547.792.2-3.220%-
Last 5 (5)42.247.289.4-5.020%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar ◀ (20)46.448.594.9-2.125%-
vs Weaker (10)53.550.1103.6+3.460%-
This opponent (Cleveland Cavaliers) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Cleveland CavaliersLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Indiana Pacers
#9
W
63-57
63
57
+6
A09/12
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#5
W
52-46
52
46
+6
H10/12
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#28
W
62-48
62
48
+14
H13/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#21
W
63-60
63
60
+3
H15/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#6
W
51-48
51
48
+3
H17/12
NBA
Washington Wizards
#15
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A17/12
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#17
L
58-69
58
69
-11
A20/12
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
58-56
58
56
+2
H22/12
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
44-46
44
46
-2
A25/12
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#27
L
55-62
55
62
-7
A28/12
NBA
111.8Avg total
56.6Scored
55.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.556.1113.6+1.443%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.054.7111.7+2.347%-
Last 30 away (15)58.157.5115.6+0.540%-
Last 10 (10)56.655.2111.8+1.460%-
Last 5 (5)55.058.6113.6-3.620%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (4)54.050.5104.5+3.575%-
vs Similar ◀ (16)60.057.9117.9+2.138%-
vs Weaker (10)55.055.4110.4-0.440%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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⭐ 6. Specials 🔒 Pro

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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 95.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.0 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.8 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.0 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.725.5
47.5%
51.0%51.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.09.6
34.3%
36.1%28.8
🏀 Free throws20.516.0
78.0%
76.5%16.0
They take 81.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 34% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Cleveland Cavalierstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Cleveland Cavaliers: 108.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀46%
🏀🏀🏀38%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.0 pts a game · 46% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers41.7 pts a game · 38% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.7 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 106.1 points a game
55%
30%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers49.025.0
51.0%
51.0%50.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.213.9
41.9%
36.1%41.7
🏀 Free throws20.716.7
80.7%
76.5%16.7
They take 82.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 33.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 34%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 31 Dec 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Utah Jazz
LLLWLLLWLL
Cleveland Cavaliers
LLWLWWWWWL
#6
League position
#8
-12.4
Net rating
+1.7
100.9
Offensive rating
113.4
113.4
Defensive rating
111.8
48.8%
Effective FG%
55.8%
55.2%
Opp. effective FG%
55.5%
13.4%
Turnover %
13.2%
18.8%
Off. rebound %
19.9%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.25
34.3%
3-point %
41.9%
54.4%
Assist %
64.8%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
60%

Profile

Offence100.9 · 113.4Defence113.4 · 111.8Shooting48.8% · 55.8%3-point %34.3% · 41.9%Ball care13.4% · 13.2%Off. rebounds18.8% · 19.9%Free throws0.25 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)20% · 60%
■ Utah Jazz   ■ Cleveland Cavaliers
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
3
Utah Jazz wins
7
Cleveland Cavaliers wins
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/12/17AGolden State Warriors101-126
27/12/17ADenver Nuggets83-107
24/12/17HOklahoma City Thunder89-103
22/12/17HSan Antonio Spurs100-89
21/12/17AOklahoma City Thunder79-107
19/12/17AHouston Rockets99-120
17/12/17ACleveland Cavaliers100-109
16/12/17ABoston Celtics107-95
14/12/17AChicago Bulls100-103
10/12/17AMilwaukee Bucks100-117
DateH/AOpponentScore
28/12/17ASacramento Kings95-109
25/12/17AGolden State Warriors92-99
22/12/17HChicago Bulls115-112
20/12/17AMilwaukee Bucks116-119
17/12/17AWashington Wizards106-99
17/12/17HUtah Jazz109-100
15/12/17HLos Angeles Lakers121-112
13/12/17HAtlanta Hawks123-114
10/12/17HPhiladelphia 76ers105-98
09/12/17AIndiana Pacers102-106

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Utah Jazz
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL46%
HomeWWLWL68%
AwayLLLLL25%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games391920
Win %46%68%25%
Points / game102.0103.5100.6
Allowed / game101.595.5107.2
Point differential+0.5+7.9-6.6
Avg total203.5199.0207.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+33%47%20%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (3)-0% (3)
Overtime %3%5%0%
Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA 2017-18
Recent: 6 Wins / 4 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWLL62%
HomeWWWWW67%
AwayLWLLL58%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games402119
Win %62%67%58%
Points / game109.0108.5109.4
Allowed / game107.2108.7105.6
Point differential+1.7-0.1+3.8
Avg total216.2217.2215.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%10%21%
Close games (≤5 pts) won54% (13)75% (8)20% (5)
Overtime %2%5%0%
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 Boston Celtics43331077%103.698.0+5.6
2 Golden State Warriors40301075%114.4105.1+9.3
3 Houston Rockets38281074%113.3104.9+8.4
4 Toronto Raptors39271269%110.5102.8+7.7
5 San Antonio Spurs42281467%102.098.3+3.7
6 Cleveland Cavaliers40251562%109.0107.2+1.7
7 Minnesota Timberwolves39241562%108.7107.1+1.6
8 Washington Wizards40231757%106.2103.8+2.4
9 Oklahoma City Thunder39221756%102.999.6+3.3
10 Portland Trail Blazers40221855%103.0100.8+2.2
11 Denver Nuggets40221855%107.1105.8+1.3
12 Detroit Pistons40221855%102.3101.2+1.1
13 Indiana Pacers39211854%107.1106.4+0.7
14 Milwaukee Bucks38201853%104.3105.4-1.1
15 Miami Heat42222052%100.2102.5-2.3
16 New Orleans Pelicans40192148%110.3111.4-1.1
17 Utah Jazz39182146%102.0101.5+0.5
18 New York Knicks41182344%102.9104.8-1.9
19 Los Angeles Clippers39172244%105.4106.2-0.7
20 Philadelphia 76ers39172244%107.9108.9-1.0
21 Brooklyn Nets39162341%108.1109.3-1.2
22 Chicago Bulls41162539%100.3106.3-6.0
23 Charlotte Hornets40152538%104.0105.7-1.7
24 Dallas Mavericks43162737%100.9102.4-1.5
25 Phoenix Suns41152637%105.7112.3-6.6
26 Memphis Grizzlies40142635%98.3100.4-2.1
27 Orlando Magic43152835%104.1108.5-4.3
28 Los Angeles Lakers40132732%105.2109.1-3.9
29 Sacramento Kings41132832%96.1104.8-8.7
30 Atlanta Hawks41122929%102.9106.9-4.0
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 -).

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Utah Jazz22262828104
Cleveland Cavaliers32211632101
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