The Jazz are looking to respond on Tuesday after a disappointing 26 pt loss against the Bucks in Milwaukee. It continues a poor stretch away from home as they’ve now lost 5 straight. With their next 2 games on the road, they’ll need to figure out it quickly. In this matchup, Lauri Markkanen will face his former side after an offseason trade and he’s now one of the Jazz’s most important players. Colin Sexton is still out with an injury so their bench rotation will continue to get more playing time.<\/span><\/p>\n The Cavs are on 3 game winning streak and have both games on this 6-game homestand so far. They held off the Mavs by a point in OT on Sunday and Donovan Mitchell comes off 25 pts. He’ll be fired up on Tuesday as he faces his former team for the first time since the offseason trade. He’s one of the main reasons why the Cavs are in the playoff race and he’ll look to continue his stellar season in this one.<\/span><\/p>\n The Donovan Mitchell against his former team storyline looks to be a good play. He’s coming off 40+ pts in 2 of his last 5 games and there’s no doubt he’ll be getting 30+ shots. So we like his chances to get over the 30-point mark and lead his Cavs to a victory.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n Cleveland are 9-1 in their last 10 at home. Utah holds a poor 6-12 record at this venue.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\n The Jazz are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings but the Cavs beat them by 20 pts in January.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Bet<\/b><\/p>\n Player points – D. Mitchell 30+<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Bucks are coming off a huge 26-point win over the Jazz and that’s despite playing without Giannis \/ Middleton. Giannis is expected to return for this clash after a few days’ rest and his matchup with Zion will be one to watch. However, Middleton is on the injury list again as he’s struggling with a knee issue. In other team news, Aussie Joe Ingles is expected to make his long-awaited return from injury and will likely be on a minutes restriction off the bench.<\/span><\/p>\n The Pelicans have lost 3 on the trot and will look to improve against the Bucks. They’re coming off a disappointing loss in Phoenix as they led by 24 at one stage and they couldn’t stop Devin Booker (58 pts). However, their form is much better at home as they’ve won 9 of their last 10 and that includes 7 straight wins. Zion is coming off 30 pts against the Suns and CJ McCollum added 27 pts. Without Brandon Ingram, the Pelicans duo will be the key against the Bucks on offence.<\/span><\/p>\n The key in this matchup should be home-court advantage where the Pelicans can likely bounce back. They’re 4-1 ATS at home and have won 17 of their last 20 against the Bucks. Meanwhile, the Bucks are just 1-5-2 ATS on the road and Giannis is coming off a knee injury.<\/span><\/p>\n Stadium Record<\/b><\/p>\n New Orleans have won 7 straight games on their home court. Milwaukee has lost 17 of their last 20 in New Orleans.<\/span><\/p>\n Head to Head Record<\/b><\/p>\nMilwaukee Bucks (21-8) at New Orleans Pelicans (18-11)<\/b><\/h2>\n