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Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 13 Dec 2018
Tip-off: 02:00
Final 111-84
40-15 20-18 32-20 19-31
Position#9
Record13-15
FormLWWLL
Points / game107.2
Allowed / game107.8
Utah Jazz 🏆
USA
vs
Miami Heat
USA
Position#17
Record11-15
FormWLWWL
Points / game108.1
Allowed / game108.5
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NBA2018-19
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Utah Jazz winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Miami Heat 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
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
83-90
83
90
-7
71avg 99
A24/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
133-112
133
112
+21
130avg 99
A26/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
88-121
88
121
-33
79avg 99
H27/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
101-91
101
91
+10
92avg 99
A29/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
119-111
119
111
+8
121avg 99
A01/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
L
100-102
100
102
-2
91avg 99
A02/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
139-105
139
105
+34
147avg 99
H05/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
118-91
118
91
+27
113avg 99
H07/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
97-110
97
110
-13
85avg 99
A10/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
113-122
113
122
-9
110avg 99
A11/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
16-22
22-16
25-26
20-26
30-26
29-24
32-30
42-32
25-33
22-25
23-31
18-32
17-16
26-26
27-36
31-13
33-19
24-34
34-30
28-28
35-27
20-26
22-27
23-22
34-20
29-27
41-31
35-27
27-18
26-27
38-11
27-35
18-23
18-31
36-28
25-28
22-30
24-27
29-42
38-23
214.6Avg total
109.1Scored
105.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (28)107.2107.8215.1-0.646%
Season at home (10)111.3110.3221.6+1.040%
Season away (18)105.0106.4211.4-1.450%
Last 10 (10)109.1105.5214.6+3.650%
Last 5 (5)113.4106.0219.4+7.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (15)105.9109.1214.9-3.233%
vs Weaker ◀ (15)106.9106.3213.3+0.653%
This opponent (Miami Heat) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Miami HeatUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormHeat
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#15
L
92-104
92
104
-12
72avg 97
H21/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
103-96
103
96
+7
90avg 97
A24/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
115-125
115
125
-10
98avg 97
A25/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
113-115
113
115
-2
101avg 97
H28/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
106-101
106
101
+5
92avg 97
H01/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
102-100
102
100
+2
89avg 97
H02/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
L
90-105
90
105
-15
77avg 97
H05/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
115-98
115
98
+17
113avg 97
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
W
121-98
121
98
+23
116avg 97
A09/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
L
105-108
105
108
-3
100avg 97
A11/12
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
13-20
29-19
35-35
15-30
28-26
32-13
18-30
25-27
29-36
25-27
35-38
26-24
38-35
14-33
34-32
27-15
37-17
24-24
20-34
25-26
27-35
26-20
27-22
22-23
25-27
25-19
12-30
28-29
34-36
26-14
29-23
26-25
34-30
31-32
26-28
30-8
23-27
35-28
25-29
22-24
211.2Avg total
106.2Scored
105.0Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (26)108.1108.5216.6-0.342%
Season at home (14)105.4107.9213.3-2.436%
Season away (12)111.2109.2220.4+2.150%
Last 10 (10)106.2105.0211.2+1.250%
Last 5 (5)106.6101.8208.4+4.860%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)105.2111.0216.2-5.833%
vs Similar (19)107.1109.3216.4-2.237%
vs Weaker (5)111.8103.8215.6+8.060%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) 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

-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -2.3-2.3Q2: +3.8+3.8Q3Q3: +1.5+1.5Q3: -4.0-4.0Q4Q4: +2.1+2.1Q4: +1.5+1.5
-5-2+0+2+5Q1Q1: +2.3+2.3Q1: -0.1-0.1Q2Q2: -2.3-2.3Q2: +3.8+3.8Q3Q3: +1.5+1.5Q3: -4.0-4.0Q4Q4: +2.1+2.1Q4: +1.5+1.5
Utah JazzMiami Heat
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
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
D
38-38
38
38
+0
A24/11
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#19
W
59-50
59
50
+9
A26/11
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#13
L
47-58
47
58
-11
H27/11
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
43-42
43
42
+1
A29/11
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#18
W
57-53
57
53
+4
A01/12
NBA
Miami Heat
#17
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A02/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
W
63-47
63
47
+16
H05/12
NBA
Houston Rockets
#5
W
53-45
53
45
+8
H07/12
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#11
L
36-54
36
54
-18
A10/12
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
46-57
46
57
-11
A11/12
NBA
99.4Avg total
49.7Scored
49.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.852.1104.8+0.750%-
Last 30 at home (11)57.554.4111.8+3.155%-
Last 30 away (19)50.150.7100.8-0.747%-
Last 10 (10)49.749.799.4+0.060%-
Last 5 (5)50.651.2101.8-0.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Strongerno games
vs Similar (15)51.953.7105.6-1.740%-
vs Weaker ◀ (15)53.650.5104.1+3.160%-
This opponent (Miami Heat) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Miami HeatLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Brooklyn Nets
#15
W
42-39
42
39
+3
H21/11
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#27
W
60-39
60
39
+21
A24/11
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#3
L
54-63
54
63
-9
A25/11
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#26
L
52-68
52
68
-16
H28/11
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#23
W
61-41
61
41
+20
H01/12
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
53-55
53
55
-2
H02/12
NBA
Orlando Magic
#14
W
50-46
50
46
+4
H05/12
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#28
W
60-50
60
50
+10
A08/12
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#12
W
65-62
65
62
+3
A09/12
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#20
W
58-55
58
55
+3
A11/12
NBA
107.3Avg total
55.5Scored
51.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)55.454.0109.4+1.453%-
Last 30 at home (16)54.653.8108.4+0.962%-
Last 30 away (14)56.354.4110.6+1.943%-
Last 10 (10)55.551.8107.3+3.770%-
Last 5 (5)57.253.6110.8+3.680%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (6)55.754.2109.8+1.550%-
vs Similar (19)54.853.7108.5+1.153%-
vs Weaker (5)57.455.2112.6+2.260%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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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: 109.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀57%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.8 pts a game · 57% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.5 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.8 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.430.9
56.8%
51.7%61.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.810.5
34.1%
35.4%31.5
🏀 Free throws21.715.8
72.8%
76.6%15.8
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 30.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Miami Heattheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Miami Heat: 106.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀34%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.0 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers36.0 pts a game · 34% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.2 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.7 points a game
53%
31%
16%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)		League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.727.0
47.6%
51.7%54.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.912.0
34.4%
35.4%36.0
🏀 Free throws23.616.2
68.6%
76.6%16.2
They take 91.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 36%). 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 Dec 2018 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Utah Jazz
LLWWLWWLWL
Miami Heat
LWWLWWLLWL
#9
League position
#17
+3.5
Net rating
+1.2
106.2
Offensive rating
104.5
102.7
Defensive rating
103.3
54.8%
Effective FG%
49.1%
51.5%
Opp. effective FG%
49.8%
16.0%
Turnover %
13.0%
21.7%
Off. rebound %
26.6%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.26
34.1%
3-point %
34.4%
63.8%
Assist %
59.0%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
50%

Profile

Offence106.2 · 104.5Defence102.7 · 103.3Shooting54.8% · 49.1%3-point %34.1% · 34.4%Ball care16.0% · 13.0%Off. rebounds21.7% · 26.6%Free throws0.25 · 0.26Form (last 10/10)50% · 50%
■ Utah Jazz   ■ Miami Heat
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
4
Utah Jazz wins
6
Miami Heat wins
DateGameScore
02/12/18Miami Heat v Utah Jazz102-100
07/01/18Miami Heat v Utah Jazz103-102
11/11/17Utah Jazz v Miami Heat74-84
02/12/16Utah Jazz v Miami Heat110-111
13/11/16Miami Heat v Utah Jazz91-102
10/01/16Utah Jazz v Miami Heat98-83
13/11/15Miami Heat v Utah Jazz92-91
18/12/14Miami Heat v Utah Jazz87-105
13/12/14Utah Jazz v Miami Heat95-100
09/02/14Utah Jazz v Miami Heat94-89
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/12/18AOklahoma City Thunder113-122
10/12/18ASan Antonio Spurs97-110
07/12/18HHouston Rockets118-91
05/12/18HSan Antonio Spurs139-105
02/12/18AMiami Heat100-102
01/12/18ACharlotte Hornets119-111
29/11/18ABrooklyn Nets101-91
27/11/18HIndiana Pacers88-121
26/11/18ASacramento Kings133-112
24/11/18ALos Angeles Lakers83-90
Miami Heatlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/12/18ALos Angeles Lakers105-108
09/12/18ALos Angeles Clippers121-98
08/12/18APhoenix Suns115-98
05/12/18HOrlando Magic90-105
02/12/18HUtah Jazz102-100
01/12/18HNew Orleans Pelicans106-101
28/11/18HAtlanta Hawks113-115
25/11/18AToronto Raptors115-125
24/11/18AChicago Bulls103-96
21/11/18HBrooklyn Nets92-104

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Utah Jazz
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL46%
HomeWLLWW40%
AwayWWLLL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games281018
Win %46%40%50%
Points / game107.2111.3105.0
Allowed / game107.8110.3106.4
Point differential-0.6+1.0-1.4
Avg total215.1221.6211.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+29%30%28%
Close games (≤5 pts) won0% (3)0% (1)0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
Miami Heat
NBA 2018-19
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLWWL42%
HomeLLWWL36%
AwayWLWWL50%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games261412
Win %42%36%50%
Points / game108.1105.4111.2
Allowed / game108.5107.9109.2
Point differential-0.3-2.4+2.1
Avg total216.6213.3220.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+15%7%25%
Close games (≤5 pts) won44% (9)50% (4)40% (5)
Overtime %4%0%8%
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 Toronto Raptors2922776%115.7107.5+8.1
2 Golden State Warriors2819968%116.4110.5+5.9
3 Milwaukee Bucks2718967%118.1109.2+8.9
4 Denver Nuggets2718967%110.0103.7+6.3
5 Philadelphia 76ers29191066%114.2112.0+2.2
6 Oklahoma City Thunder2617965%111.7105.2+6.4
7 Indiana Pacers28181064%106.4101.3+5.1
8 Boston Celtics27171063%111.1103.6+7.5
9 Los Angeles Lakers27171063%113.1110.9+2.2
10 Los Angeles Clippers27171063%115.3113.2+2.1
11 Memphis Grizzlies27161159%102.9102.1+0.9
12 Dallas Mavericks26151158%110.2108.0+2.3
13 Sacramento Kings26141254%114.3114.9-0.7
14 Portland Trail Blazers28151354%111.0109.8+1.2
15 Charlotte Hornets27141352%113.9110.7+3.2
16 New Orleans Pelicans30151550%117.4115.5+1.9
17 Detroit Pistons26131350%109.0110.2-1.2
18 San Antonio Spurs28141450%110.3112.4-2.0
19 Minnesota Timberwolves27131448%109.7109.9-0.1
20 Utah Jazz28131546%107.2107.8-0.6
21 Houston Rockets26121446%108.4109.5-1.1
22 Orlando Magic27121544%104.6107.9-3.4
23 Miami Heat26111542%108.1108.5-0.3
24 Washington Wizards28111739%112.1116.9-4.8
25 Brooklyn Nets29111838%109.3111.1-1.8
26 New York Knicks2982128%108.3114.9-6.6
27 Cleveland Cavaliers2872125%103.4111.2-7.8
28 Atlanta Hawks2762122%107.9118.0-10.2
29 Chicago Bulls2862221%101.8112.9-11.0
30 Phoenix Suns2842414%102.2114.1-11.9
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
Utah Jazz40203219111
Miami Heat1518203184
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