Jazz vs Heat Picks and Prediction – 1/5/2025

In Saturday night NBA action, the Utah Jazz will travel to the Kaseya Center to take on the Miami Heat. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Jazz (7-25) are looking to snap a five-game losing streak and own the second worst record in the Western Conference. On Wednesday, Utah was unable to take advantage of All-Star G Jalen Brunson’s absence during a 119-103 road loss against New York.

Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton led five Utah players in double figures with 25 points apiece on a combined 18-for-32 shooting effort. Lauri Markkanen added 16 points and ten rebounds for the Jazz, who allowed the Knicks to shoot 55 percent from the field. 

The Miami Heat have won ten of their first 16 home games and are tied with Milwaukee for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat (17-15) rank 11th in the league in defensive efficiency and are allowing a shade below 110 points per game. On Thursday, Miami trailed by 13 points after one quarter during a 128-115 home loss versus Indiana. 

Kel’el Ware tallied a team-high 25 points on 9-for-11 shooting in just 21 minutes off the Miami bench. All-Star C Bam Adebayo scored 20 points (8-12 FG) and pulled down eight boards. Tyler Herro added 17 points for the Heat, who lost despite shooting a sizzling 57 percent from the field. 

Miami has suspended G/F Jimmy Butler for the next seven games as a result of conduct detrimental to the team. The Jazz rank last in the league in defensive efficiency and the Heat will play inspired without Butler in the lineup. Take Miami to cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win 119-105.