Published Jan 11, 12:36pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 11, 12:36pm ET
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One of the games on Monday's NBA slate features the Cleveland Cavaliers hosting the Utah Jazz. Who has the edge in our Cavaliers vs Jazz pick?
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| Cleveland Cavaliers | -376 |
| Utah Jazz | +113 |
Cleveland has won two of its last three games, including a 146-134 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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The Cavaliers trailed 65-63 at halftime before using a 12-0 burst late in the third quarter to take a 10-point lead. Then, the host team produced a 47-point effort in the final frame on its way to a double-digit victory.
Five players reached double figures for Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell led the way with 28 points, eight assists, and three rebounds.
Evan Mobley added 24 points on 11-for-16 shooting. Jaylon Tyson put up 23 points off the bench, connecting on nine of his 12 shot attempts.
Following a 116-114 win against Dallas, the Jazz followed that up with an embarrassing 150-95 loss to the Charlotte Hornets.
This one was over early, with Charlotte jumping out to a 45-14 lead after the first 12 minutes and a 77-38 advantage at intermission, essentially putting the game out of reach.
Brice Sensabaugh paced the offense with 26 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field. He also shot 5-for-6 from the charity stripe. Isaiah Collier led the bench unit with 17 points and nine assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Cavs have won four of the previous five meetings in this series and are 4-1 in their last five outings against Western Conference opponents. Given the trends, Cleveland comes out on top.
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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