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Indiana Pacers vs Utah Jazz April 4th 2025
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-1312) will host the Jazz (+777) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 16 points and has won two straight games, while Utah has lost seven in a row and is 16-61 on the season.
This game will take place at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and can be seen on FDSI. The over/under line for this game is currently sitting at 235.5 points.
Jazz vs. Pacers Key Information
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Utah Jazz at Indiana Pacers
- Where: Indianapolis at Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Date: Friday, April 4th
- Betting Odds IND -16, UTA +777 | IND -1312 O/U 235.5
The Jazz Can Win If…
Utah’s season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 16-61 after a 143-105 loss to the Rockets on Wednesday. The Jazz, who were +15.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread, losing by 38 points. The total score of 248 points exceeded the O/U line of 228.5 by 19.5 points.
Houston took control early with an 11-0 run, turning a close game into a 29-20 lead. The Jazz couldn’t recover, scoring just 20 points in the 2nd quarter while allowing 37. By the 4th quarter, they trailed 102-75, and the Rockets outscored them 41-30 in the final period.
In their 143-105 loss to the Rockets, the Jazz struggled offensively, shooting just 42.6% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 25% clip. Isaiah Collier led the way with 22 points and 10 assists, shooting 63.6% from the floor and 40% from deep.
Collin Sexton added 18 points, while Keyonte George contributed 14, with 8 of those coming in the 4th quarter. KJ Martin also scored 9 of his 13 points in the final period.
The Jazz struggled defensively against the Rockets, giving up 143 points on 53% shooting. Utah allowed 33 points in the 1st quarter and 41 in the 4th, with Houston scoring at least 32 points in every period.
From beyond the arc, the Rockets hit 19 threes at a 42% clip. Utah sent Houston to the line 19 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Jazz finished with 7 steals and 6 blocks.
- Through their last three road contests, the Jazz offense has averaged 101 points per game while allowing an average of 127. Utah posted an overall record of 0-3 while going 1-2 ATS.
- The last ten games that Utah was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 0-10 straight up.
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
The Pacers Can Win If…
With a 119-105 victory over the Hornets on Wednesday, the Pacers improved to 45-31 for the season. Indiana was favored by 15 points at home but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 224 just edged past the 223.5 O/U line.
Charlotte’s 10-0 run early on threatened to make things interesting, but Indiana responded by holding the Hornets to 20 points in the 2nd quarter. The Pacers then took control by outscoring Charlotte 34-28 in the 3rd, entering the 4th with an 87-73 lead. Both teams scored 32 points in the final quarter.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 22 points and 10 assists in their win over the Hornets, shooting 60% from the field and hitting 4 threes at a 66.7% clip. Indiana made 18 threes as a team, shooting 40.9% from deep and 49.5% overall.
Aaron Nesmith added 16 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter. Myles Turner and Pascal Siakam each contributed 15 points, with Siakam also grabbing 6 rebounds.
Even with the Hornets shooting 52% from the field, the Pacers held them to 105 points in their win on Wednesday. Indiana’s defense was strong in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 20 points. They also limited Charlotte’s three-point shooting, giving up only 10 threes on 41% shooting.
The Pacers sent the Hornets to the line 18 times, where they hit 13 free throws. Indiana grabbed 27 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards. The Pacers also came up with 10 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
- Through their last five home games, Indiana has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 127 points per game.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Pacers have gone 1-8-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.
- In their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
The Lean
We’re putting our money on the Pacers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 130-90. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Pacers at -16.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 235.5, and our model predicts the Jazz and Pacers to score a combined 220 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Pacers look to stay hot against struggling Jazz
The Indiana Pacers are riding momentum into a Friday night showdown against the Utah Jazz, a team spiraling toward a tough season finish. While this game might not top TV ratings, it holds serious implications for the playoff picture.
With six games left, the Pacers (45-31) are trying to lock in the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, securing home-court advantage in the first round. That edge could be crucial, especially for a team that thrives at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
“We’re still trying to get home-court advantage,” said star guard Tyrese Haliburton. “It’s cool that we clinched, but we want that top four. It’s important for our rhythm, our comfort, and for keeping a routine.”
Indiana made easy work of the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, winning 119-105. It was their eighth win in 10 games. Haliburton led with 22 points and 10 assists, and Pascal Siakam added 15 points on his birthday. Still, the Hornets kept it closer than the final score might suggest.
“We thought we’d be up 20 early and relax,” Siakam said. “It never works like that in this league.”
Utah sliding toward rock bottom
The Jazz (16-61) have dropped seven in a row and 17 of their last 18. They were steamrolled 143-105 by the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, a game where they were outrebounded 63-39 and hit just 25 percent from deep.
Rookie Isaiah Collier did his best with 22 points and 10 assists, but Coach Will Hardy expressed disappointment in the team’s physicality.
“They had their way with us at the rim,” Hardy said. “It’s easy to just look at the score, but we need to understand why it happened and fix it.”
For a young roster focused on development, games like Friday’s against Indiana are about learning and improving. Still, with Utah already owning the league’s worst record, the season has largely turned into a growth project.
Previous meeting and what’s next
The last time these two met, Indiana barely escaped with a 112-111 win on February 3 in Salt Lake City. Siakam had 22, including 10 in the fourth quarter, helping seal the road victory.
After this matchup, Indiana hosts another low-tier opponent in the Washington Wizards. These “trap games” can be dangerous for a team with playoff seeding on the line, and Indiana knows they can’t afford slip-ups.
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