The Cleveland Cavaliers' recent nosedive has raised eyebrows across the league, with the Eastern Conference leaders dropping four straight games despite their impressive 56-14 record.
Sunday's matchup at the Delta Center pits them against a Jazz squad that's missing key scorers Lauri Markkanen and John Collins, though former Cavalier Collin Sexton has been on fire, dropping 30 points in his last outing.
The Utah Jazz host the Cleveland Cavaliers in what could be either a get-right game for the slumping visitors or another momentum-building opportunity for Sexton against his old team.
Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers matchup, our predictive model gives the Cavs an 80% chance of defeating the Jazz.
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Cleveland Cavaliers: 80% win probability
- League-leading defense (Holding opponents to 7,851 points through 70 games)
- Elite win-loss record (56-14, best in Eastern Conference)
- Dominant scoring output (8,560 points scored, 2nd highest in the East)
Utah Jazz: 20% win probability
- League-worst defensive record (8,504 points allowed, most in Western Conference)
- Poor overall record (16-55, last place in Western Conference)
- Negative scoring differential (-532 points, indicating consistent underperformance)
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Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers preview
The Cleveland Cavaliers are hitting the road in an unusual slump, dragging a four-game losing streak into Salt Lake City despite their impressive 56-14 season record.
Donovan Mitchell's ice-cold performance against Phoenix (2-for-18 from the floor) has raised eyebrows, but don't expect the former Jazz star to stay quiet for long against his old team.
The Jazz, playing without scoring leaders Lauri Markkanen and John Collins, have been in free fall - dropping 11 of their last 12 games while struggling to contain opponents on defense.
Keep your eyes on Collin Sexton, who's been the Jazz's silver lining lately - he dropped 30 points against Boston and seems to have a chip on his shoulder when facing his former Cavs teammates.
Cleveland's frontcourt duo of Mobley and Allen could feast against Utah's depleted roster, with Mobley's 18.7 points per game and Allen's double-double average looking particularly threatening.
The Cavs' dynamic backcourt of Mitchell and Garland (combining for nearly 45 points per game) should find plenty of scoring opportunities against Utah's 28th-ranked defense.
While Cleveland won their December matchup 124-113, both teams look quite different now - the Cavs are desperate to snap their skid, while the Jazz are just trying to stay competitive with a skeleton crew.
This Sunday afternoon showdown at the Delta Center might just be what the doctor ordered for Cleveland to get back on track, though Utah's young guns won't make it easy.
Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers form
Utah Jazz vs. Cleveland Cavaliers head to head
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40%
Cleveland Cavaliers
60%
Mar 23, 2025
Utah Jazz
0 : 0
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 24, 2024
Cleveland Cavaliers
124 : 113
Utah Jazz
Apr 3, 2024
Utah Jazz
113 : 129
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 21, 2023
Cleveland Cavaliers
124 : 116
Utah Jazz
Jan 11, 2023
Utah Jazz
116 : 114
Cleveland Cavaliers
Dec 20, 2022
Cleveland Cavaliers
122 : 99
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