Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz (01-12-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The Utah Jazz and Cleveland Cavaliers enter Monday's matchup with diametrically opposed viewpoints. The Cavaliers' victory on Saturday may have been their best of the year. They easily trounced the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134, demonstrating their offensive prowess.

On the other hand, the Jazz recently suffered their most severe defeat since relocating to Salt Lake City. On Saturday, the Charlotte Hornets defeated them 155-95. Lauri Markannen, who is scheduled to play on Monday, was absent from Utah. That ought to be useful. However, a squad that loses to the Hornets at home by 55 points cannot be considered in a favorable position.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz - When and where to watch the game

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz match will tip off on Monday, January 12 at 7 PM. The venue is Rocket Arena - Cleveland, OH. FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, and FanDuel Sports Network App, will broadcast the entire match. Additionally, NBA League Pass and Fubo will stream the match online.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz - Expected Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers

PG Darius Garland
SG Donovan Mitchell
SF Jaylon Tyson
PF Evan Mobley
C Jarrett Allen

Utah Jazz

PG Keyonte George
SG Brice Sensabaugh
SF Ace Bailey
PF Lauri Markkanen
C Jusuf Nurkic

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz - Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers

• Dean Wade- Out (Knee)
• Max Strus- Out (Foot)
• Chris Livingston- Out (Two-way contract)

Utah Jazz

• Georges Niang- Out (Foot)
• Jusuf Nurkic- Day-to-day (toe)
• Ace Bailey- Day-to-day (hip)
• Elijah Harkless- Day-to-day (Unspecified)
• Walker Kessler- Out (Left shoulder surgery)

Cleveland Cavaliers vs Utah Jazz - Game Prediction

With good reason, the Cavaliers are the biggest spread on the board at 13.5 points. While the Jazz are still at the bottom of the West standings, Cleveland is coming in strong. Monday night's NBA game pits the Utah Jazz against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 146-134 on Saturday, while Utah lost to the Charlotte Hornets 150-95.

This season, the Jazz (13-25), fifth in the Northwest Division, had a 5-7 record versus opponents in the Eastern Conference. Although the Cavaliers have won six of the last seven meetings, the Jazz lead the series overall 62-54. According to DraftKings Sportsbook's most recent Jazz vs. Cavaliers odds, Cleveland is a 13-point favorite, and the over/under for total points scored is 250.5.


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