Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers Picks Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The Utah Jazz visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday with a 7:00 PM Eastern Time tip-off. The game will be available on NBA League Pass and FanDuel SN IN. Utah enters this matchup with a 15-35 record after a road loss in Toronto, while Indiana sits at 13-36 and is coming off a home win over Atlanta. Slam dunk your bets with our NBA picks for Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers Picks prediction. Let’s score big together!
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Utah Jazz Searching for Stability
The Utah Jazz enter this game with a 15-35 overall record and a 5-18 mark away from home. Utah has dropped five straight games, including a 107-100 loss at Toronto in the most recent outing. In that game, the Jazz were held to 100 points despite shooting their team averages, while allowing 107 points to a Raptors offense that controlled long stretches. Over the last five games, Utah has allowed at least 115 points in four of those contests, including a 147-116 loss to Miami and a 140-124 defeat against Golden State.
Season-long numbers explain the slide. Utah averages 118.4 points per game but gives up 127.0, one of the widest negative margins in the league. The Jazz shoot 47 percent from the field, and average 30.3 assists per game, showing ball movement, but defensive mistakes erase those positives. Utah averages just 3.5 blocks and 7.8 steals, numbers that profile a defense that struggles to make stops. Rebounding is not a major advantage either, with the Jazz averaging 43.6 boards per game.
Lauri Markkanen remains the offensive focal point, leading Utah at 27.4 points per game while shooting 47.9 percent from the field and 88.6 percent from the free-throw line. Jusuf Nurkic provides 10.1 rebounds per game, but Utah has not translated that into defensive stops or second-chance control. On the road, Utah’s defensive issues are magnified, and the recent losing streak reflects a team unable to close games when opponents push the pace.
Injuries: Keyonte George, Ankle, Out Georges Niang, Foot, Out Elijah Harkless, Hamstring, Out Walker Kessler, Shoulder, Out
Indiana Pacers Finding Momentum at Home
The Indiana Pacers come into this matchup with a 13-36 record and a stronger 10-16 mark at home. Indiana has won two straight games, including a 129-124 win over Atlanta in the most recent outing. In that game, the Pacers scored 129 points while shooting well and using ball movement to generate open looks. Indiana followed a similar gameplan in a 113-110 win over Chicago earlier in the week, showing improved play late in a close game.
For the season, Indiana averages 110.7 points per game while allowing 118.4 points. The Pacers shoot 44 percent from the field, which is lower than Utah, but Indiana compensates with defensive activity and shot blocking. Indiana averages 4.9 blocks and 7.3 steals per game, both higher than Utah’s numbers. Rebounding is nearly even at 43.1 per game, but Indiana has been more consistent in converting stops into transition opportunities during the recent winning stretch.
Pascal Siakam leads Indiana at 23.8 points per game while also pulling down 6.9 rebounds. Siakam’s effectiveness on offense inside has been a steady option for a roster missing key guards. Andrew Nembhard leads the team with 7.5 assists per game, and his ability to manage tempo has been noticeable during the current run. Indiana has shown the ability to score when games open up, reaching at least 113 points in four of the last five games.
At home, Indiana has been more competitive, and the recent wins reflect a team playing with more structure on both ends. Against a Utah defense allowing 127.0 points per game, the Pacers are positioned to continue that trend.
Injuries: Obi Toppin, Foot, Out Tyrese Haliburton, Achilles, Out 
Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers Picks Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sean Higgs | +1,855.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +1,497.00 |
| 3 |  Ben Burns | +1,112.00 |
| 4 |  Ross Benjamin | +618.00 |
| 5 |  Bryan Power | +607.00 |
Spread Pick for Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers Picks
- Indiana Pacers (5 units)
Indiana holds the edge in this matchup based on recent form, home performance, and defensive numbers. The Pacers have won two straight and four of the last five games have stayed competitive into the final minutes. Utah has lost five in a row and continues to allow well above 120 points per game. Indiana’s ability to generate blocks and steals lines up well against a Utah offense that relies heavily on Markkanen. With Utah missing multiple players and carrying a 5-18 road record, Indiana covering a short number at home is the logical play.
Over/Under Pick for Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers Picks
- Over (4 units)
Utah games consistently turn into high-scoring affairs, largely because of defensive breakdowns. The Jazz allow 127.0 points per game and have given up at least 115 points in four of the last five outings. Indiana has scored 129 and 113 points in back-to-back wins and averages 110.7 points per game despite missing key guards. With both teams showing pace and Utah unable to slow opponents, this matchup sets up for another game that pushes the total upward.
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