Miami Heat vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions for Saturday, January 24, 2026

By: Cameron Ross Published 01/24/2026, 04:10 AM ET

Miami vs Utah Information

The Miami Heat continue a West Coast road trip Saturday night with a 9:30 PM matchup in Salt Lake City, UT, against the Utah Jazz. Miami has 23 wins and 22 losses this season, coming into Saturday having lost three of the last five after a 17-point road loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The Utah Jazz stay home Saturday with 15 wins and 30 losses this season, having lost four of their last five after a 17-point home loss to San Antonio. Stay in the loop with our NBA Picks.

Miami Preview

Offensively, Miami is averaging 119.5 points on 47% from the floor this season, but the Heat have averaged only 108.6 points per game over the last three losses. Defensively, Miami is allowing 118.4 points per game this season, and they've given up an average of 127 points per game over the last three losses. Norman Powell leads the Miami offense this season, averaging 23.7 points per game. Tyler Herro is second on the team with 21.9 points, and Bam Adebayo is third on the team, averaging 17.2 points per game. Davion Mitchell averages 9 points to go along with the team-leading 7.2 assists per game. Ke’lel Ware is averaging 11.6 points and leads the team with 9.8 rebounds per game.

Utah Preview

The Utah Jazz offense has been below average this season, averaging 119.3 points on 47% from the floor. Defensively, Utah has been even worse, allowing 127.4 points per game this season and 132.75 points per game during its last four losses. Lauri Markkanen leads the Utah offense this season and averages 27.9 points per game. Keyonte George is second on the team, with 24.4 points, to go along with the team high 6.7 assists. Bryce Sensabaugh is 4th on the team, averaging 11.7 points, and Ace Bailey averages 10.5 points per game this season.

Miami vs Utah Prediction

Both teams have been bitten by the injury bug, as each will be without numerous players in this game. Despite the absences, Miami is still the better team in this matchup and desperately needs a win to get back on track. Look for the Heat to control this game on both sides of the ball against one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. Take Miami to end their recent skid Saturday night as they get the road win and cover in Utah against the Jazz. Final Score Prediction, Miami Heat win and cover 117-106.

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