Tonight, the Indiana Pacers travel to Utah Jazz to complete the NBA’s most difficult back-to-back.
The Pacers are playing a series of games in the altitude after facing the Denver Nuggets the previous night. Although the Pacers defeated the Jazz in November, Utah has significantly improved since then.
Tonight’s matchup will be more difficult for them, especially with Tyrese Haliburton, Indiana’s standout guard, out injured.
Utah is currently playing its homestand. Information for Watching and Betting 9 p.m. Eastern Time is the tip-off time. Location: Salt Lake City, Utah’s Delta Center Where to watch: Root Sports Northwest, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports+, NBA League Pass Spread and Over/Under: With a current SI Sportsbook price of +7.5, the Pacers are considered the underdogs.Â
Last night in Denver, they were without Aaron Nesmith and Haliburton. Taylor Hendricks, Jason Preston, Micah Potter, Johnny Juzang, and Brice Sensabaugh all out for the Jazz. Crucial Match Smith Jalen vs. Markkanen Lauri: One of the NBA’s most underappreciated players is Markkanen.
The Finnish forward is a fantastic play finisher from almost anywhere on the floor, scoring 23.7 points per game. He is an excellent, productive player. Even though it will be very difficult to contain him, the Pacers will try with their larger frontcourt. To stay with Utah’s star, Jalen Smith will need to play both a strong defensive game and a strong offensive game. References: Following the Indiana Pacers road trip, Tyrese Haliburton will undergo a new evaluation with Grade 1.
