Who’s Playing
Cleveland @ Utah
Current Records: Cleveland 17-29; Utah 34-11
What to Know
The Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t won a contest against the Utah Jazz since Dec. 16 of 2017, but they’ll be looking to end the drought on Monday. The Cavaliers’ road trip will continue as they head to Vivint Smart Home Arena at 9 p.m. ET to face off against Utah. The Jazz will be strutting in after a win while Cleveland will be stumbling in from a loss.
It was close but no cigar for Cleveland as they fell 100-98 to the Sacramento Kings this past Saturday. A silver lining for Cleveland was the play of point guard Collin Sexton, who had 26 points along with six boards.
Meanwhile, Utah didn’t have too much trouble with the Memphis Grizzlies at home this past Saturday as they won 126-110. It was another big night for Utah’s shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who shot 5-for-7 from beyond the arc and finished with 35 points and seven dimes.
The Cavaliers are the clear underdogs, so they’re hoping it’s the size of the fight that determines this one. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Cleveland’s opponents whenever they hit the road.
Cleveland is now 17-29 while Utah sits at 34-11. Two offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: Cleveland is stumbling into the game with the fewest points per game in the league, having accrued only 103.5 on average. The Jazz’s offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the matchup boasting the third most points per game in the league at 117. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Monday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena — Salt Lake City, Utah
- TV: ATTSN Rocky Mountain
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Jazz are a big 16.5-point favorite against the Cavaliers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Jazz as a 15.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -112
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Series History
Utah have won seven out of their last ten games against Cleveland.
- Jan 12, 2021 – Utah 117 vs. Cleveland 87
- Mar 02, 2020 – Utah 126 vs. Cleveland 113
- Jan 18, 2019 – Utah 115 vs. Cleveland 99
- Jan 04, 2019 – Utah 117 vs. Cleveland 91
- Dec 30, 2017 – Utah 104 vs. Cleveland 101
- Dec 16, 2017 – Cleveland 109 vs. Utah 100
- Mar 16, 2017 – Cleveland 91 vs. Utah 83
- Jan 10, 2017 – Utah 100 vs. Cleveland 92
- Mar 14, 2016 – Utah 94 vs. Cleveland 85
- Nov 10, 2015 – Cleveland 118 vs. Utah 114
Injury Report for Utah
- Juwan Morgan: Out (Calf)
- Udoka Azubuike: Out (Ankle)
Injury Report for Cleveland
- Kevin Love: Out (Calf)
- Larry Nance Jr.: Out (Illness)
- Matthew Dellavedova: Out (Abdomen)
- Jarrett Allen: Out (Concussion)