The Utah Jazz (16-37) and Miami Heat (28-26) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET from the Kaseya Center in Miami, Fla. The game will be broadcast live on FDSSUN.
The Heat are 8-point favorites over the Jazz on the spread (Heat -8), with the over/under set at 240.5 total points. Miami is a -320 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Utah is +250 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into our Jazz vs. Heat predictions and NBA picks for Monday, February 9.
Jazz vs Heat Prediction, Picks
- Jazz vs Heat pick: Jazz First Half Moneyline (+176)
Our Heat vs Jazz best bet is on Utah to win the first half of the game. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Jazz vs Heat Odds
| Jazz Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+8 -110 | 240.5 -108o / -112u | +250 |
| Heat Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-8 -110 | 240.5 -108o / -112u | -320 |
Jazz vs Heat NBA Preview
The Utah Jazz head to Miami on Monday to wrap up a five-game road swing, and the broader context around this team is hard to ignore.
Utah has dropped 18 of its last 22 contests and sits firmly in evaluation mode as the season winds down.
That mindset was on full display in Saturday’s 120-117 loss to Orlando, when the Jazz carried a seven-point lead into the fourth quarter before sitting Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. for the remainder of the game.
Those decisions have fueled ongoing conversation about long-term priorities in Salt Lake City.
Markkanen continues to produce at an elite level, entering the matchup averaging 27.1 points per game, while Jackson has quickly stepped into a prominent scoring role after arriving to this team.
However, the Jazz will be without point guard Keyonte George, who remains sidelined with an ankle sprain after briefly returning in a limited role last game.
Miami enters the contest in far better form, having won eight of its last 10 meetings with Utah and coming off a dominant 132-101 road victory over Washington.
Even in a lopsided win, the Heat did have a minor concern as All-Star forward Norman Powell exited early with back soreness.
One of the bright spots from that game was rookie Kasparas Jakucionis, who erupted for a career-high 22 points and knocked down six three-pointers in an efficient performance off the bench.
Jazz vs Heat Predictions, Betting Analysis
Miami continues to trend upward overall, but this matchup sets up as a classic contrast between a contender managing its workload and an opponent playing freely with little pressure.
The situational angle points toward value on the Jazz in the first half.
Our NBA system titled “First Half 'Dog vs. Coasting Teams” highlights spots where underdogs face high-quality opponents that may not bring peak urgency from the opening tip.
Teams with strong records often rely on depth and second-half adjustments to separate, while inferior opponents frequently play with sharper early energy before talent gaps widen over time.
This matchup fits that framework. Miami has been playing well and is positioned as the superior team, but the Heat have shown a tendency to control games methodically rather than explosively.
Utah, despite its struggles and the controversy over possible tanking to get a better draft pick in June, still features capable scorers who can generate early offense, and with limited expectations late in the season, the Jazz can approach the opening half aggressively.
Pick: Jazz First Half Moneyline (+176)
Spread
We will not be betting either side of the spread in this game.
Moneyline
Our Heat vs. Jazz betting prediction is on Utah's first half moneyline at +176.
Over/Under
No play on the total here.
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