The struggling Utah Jazz (16-37) face the inconsistent Miami Heat (28-26) in an interconference matchup at Kaseya Center. Utah looks to end a two-game skid amid a rebuild plagued by injuries, while Miami aims to build momentum after a blowout win, despite its own health issues. This game pits the Jazz’s poor defense (allowing 126.7 PPG, last in NBA) against the Heat’s balanced attack, with Miami’s home dominance potentially deciding the outcome.
Venue and Time
- Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
- Time: 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PST)
- TV: FDSSUN, KJZZ, Jazz+
Recent Team Forms
The Jazz are in freefall, going 2-8 in their last 10 with defensive lapses allowing 122.3 PPG while scoring 115.7 (net -6.6)
Miami has alternated wins and losses, posting a 5-5 record in its last 10, averaging 117.2 PPG but allowing 113.8 (net +3.4), boosted by a recent rout
| Team | Last 5 Games | Key Results |
| Jazz | L @ ORL (120-117), L @ ATL (121-119), W @ IND (131-122), L @ TOR (107-100), L vs BKN (109-99) | Close losses highlight turnover issues (18.2 per game in last 5); Markkanen averaging 24.6 PPG |
| Heat | W @ WAS (132-101), L @ BOS (98-96), L vs ATL (127-115), W vs CHI (134-91), L vs CHI (125-118) | Defensive highs (held WAS to 101) and lows (allowed 127 to ATL); Adebayo dominating with 18.4 PPG, 10.2 RPG |
Injury Report
- Jazz:
- Keyonte George (G): Out (Right Ankle Sprain)
- Walker Kessler (C): Out For Season (Left Shoulder Surgery)
- Elijah Harkless (G): Out (Hamstring)
- Kevin Love (F): Questionable (Illness)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (F): Probable (Recently Traded/Team Debut)
- Heat:
- Bam Adebayo (C): Available (Right Hip Tightness)
- Norman Powell (G): Day-to-Day (Lower Back Tightness)
- Pelle Larsson (G): Out (Right Elbow Contusion)
- Tyler Herro (G): Out (Ribs/Toe)
- Terry Rozier (G): Out (Immediate Leave)
- Vladislav Goldin (C): Out (G League)
Key Player Matchups
Injuries force adjustments, but frontcourt battles could define the game. Miami’s efficiency (48.1% FG, 12th in NBA) tests Utah’s leaky defense.
- Lauri Markkanen (UTA) vs. Bam Adebayo (MIA): Markkanen (23.8 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 2.9 3PM) stretches the floor
Adebayo (19.7 PPG, 10.4 RPG, 3.1 APG) anchors Miami’s D (1.2 BPG) and exploits mismatches
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (UTA) vs. Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIA): Jackson (20.1 PPG, 1.8 BPG in Memphis) debuts for Utah, bringing rim protection
Jaquez (15.6 PPG, 6.2 RPG) thrives in transition
- Isaiah Collier (UTA) vs. Davion Mitchell (MIA): Collier (12.4 PPG, 8.0 APG) steps up sans George
Mitchell (defensive specialist, 1.1 SPG) could disrupt
- Other Notables: If Powell plays (18.9 PPG), vs. Brice Sensabaugh (UTA, 14.2 PPG); Jusuf Nurkic (UTA, 11.3 RPG) vs. Nikola Jovic (MIA)
Expected Lineups (subject to injuries):
- Jazz: Collier (PG), Sensabaugh (SG), Bailey (SF), Markkanen (PF), Jackson Jr. (C)
- Heat: Mitchell (PG), Powell (SG, if available), Jaquez Jr. (SF), Wiggins (PF), Adebayo (C)
Series History
Utah leads the all-time series 40-37 over 77 games. Miami has won the last two, including a 147-116 rout on Jan. 24, 2026. Recent games trend over the total (6-4 O/U in last 10), with Miami 7-3 ATS in the series
Betting Trends
- Jazz Trends: 29-24 ATS overall; 7-3 ATS as 5-10.5 point road underdogs; 32-21 O/U this season
1-4 ATS as 0.5-4.5 point underdogs.
- Heat Trends: 28-20-1 ATS; 11-15 ATS at home; 26-23 O/U
9-1 O/U as 5-10.5 point favorites.
Game Odds
Utah Jazz 240.5
Miami Heat – 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, February 8, 2026
