2025-26 · Regular Season · Final
Utah Jazz at Miami Heat
Monday, February 9, 2026 · tip-off 7:30 PM ET
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Forecast and result
| Team | Projected | Final | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTA Utah Jazz | 112 | 115 | +3 |
| MIA Miami Heat (home) | 125 | 111 | −14 |
Forecast: Miami Heat to win, 82% win probability, projected margin 13.
Inside the Forecast
How the inputs are builtWhat the model received
| Input | UTA | MIA |
|---|---|---|
| Elo ratingMargin-of-victory Elo; 1500 is average. | 1322 | 1517 |
| Elo gap, home minus road, incl. home court | +265 | |
| Season scoring marginPoints per game, blended with last season early in the year. | −8.4 | +2.4 |
| Games played this season | 53 | 54 |
| Offensive rating, last 10Points scored per 100 possessions. | 111.2 | 113.8 |
| Defensive rating, last 10Points allowed per 100 possessions; lower is better. | 119.0 | 107.2 |
| Combined pace, last 10Possessions per game, both teams. | 104.4 | |
| Rotation points missingPoints per game of rotation players listed Out or Doubtful. | 28.8 | 13.2 |
| Rest days | 2 | 1 |
| Second night of a back-to-back | No | Yes |
This forecast can't be broken down exactly: the model version that made this forecast is not available. Explanations are shown only when the model that made a forecast can be rebuilt and reproduces it. How explanations are checked
Built from the box scores
How the breakdowns workWhere each input came from. Open a row to see the games and box-score stats behind it. A breakdown is shown only when rebuilding it from the stored stats gives exactly the number the model received.
Elo ratingUTA1322MIA1517
Updated after every game from the final score only: wins, losses and margin. Each season starts by keeping 75% of last season's distance from the 1500 average.
UTA1322
- Ended last season at 1284 → started this one at 1338
- First 43 games: +13.4
- Last 10 games: −29.4
- WMIN127–122+12.7
- LSAS109–126−7.4
- LMIA116–147−17.3
- LLAC103–115−6.6
- LGSW124–140−7.1
- LBKN99–109−12.9
- L@TOR100–107−2.6
- W@IND131–122+15.4
- L@ATL119–121−1.6
- L@ORL117–120−2.0
MIA1517
- Ended last season at 1462 → started this one at 1472
- First 44 games: +31.3
- Last 10 games: +13.8
- L@POR110–127−10.7
- W@UTA147–116+17.3
- W@PHX111–102+15.4
- LORL124–133−14.9
- W@CHI116–113+6.0
- LCHI118–125−12.8
- WCHI134–91+18.5
- LATL115–127−16.5
- L@BOS96–98−1.8
- W@WAS132–101+13.3
Season scoring marginUTA−8.4MIA+2.4
Points scored minus points allowed per game this season, mixed with last season's margin until 20 games are played.
UTA−8.4
Scores 118.3, allows 126.7 over 53 games: −8.4 a game.
MIA+2.4
Scores 119.7, allows 117.3 over 54 games: +2.4 a game.
Offensive rating, last 10UTA111.2MIA113.8
Points scored per 100 possessions. Split into the four factors: right of center helps the team, left hurts, in points per 100 possessions compared with the league average (2025-26 to date: 114.6).
UTA111.2scored, −3.5 vs league
| Factor | UTA | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 54.4% | 54.5% | −0.1 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 13.3% | 12.2% | −1.6 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | n/a | 26.2% | – | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.200 | 0.210 | −0.3 | |
| Everything else | −1.6 |
Offensive rebounds weren't recorded for 10 of these 10 games, so rebounding isn't split out; its effect is inside "Everything else".
MIA113.8scored, −0.9 vs league
| Factor | MIA | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 52.1% | 54.5% | −3.5 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 11.2% | 12.2% | +1.4 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | n/a | 26.2% | – | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.206 | 0.210 | −0.1 | |
| Everything else | +1.4 |
Offensive rebounds weren't recorded for 10 of these 10 games, so rebounding isn't split out; its effect is inside "Everything else".
Defensive rating, last 10UTA119.0MIA107.2
Points allowed per 100 possessions, built from what opponents did in those games. Bars point right when the defense held opponents below average. Split into the four factors: right of center helps the team, left hurts, in points per 100 possessions compared with the league average (2025-26 to date: 114.6).
UTA119.0allowed, +4.4 vs league
| Factor | Opponents | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 55.8% | 54.5% | −2.1 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 11.4% | 12.2% | −1.1 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | n/a | 26.2% | – | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.252 | 0.210 | −1.2 | |
| Everything else | ±0.0 |
Offensive rebounds weren't recorded for 10 of these 10 games, so rebounding isn't split out; its effect is inside "Everything else".
MIA107.2allowed, −7.5 vs league
| Factor | Opponents | League | hurtshelps | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shooting (eFG%) | 51.2% | 54.5% | +5.0 | |
| Turnovers (TOV%) | 12.4% | 12.2% | +0.3 | |
| Offensive rebounding (OREB%) | n/a | 26.2% | – | |
| Free throws (FTM per FGA) | 0.183 | 0.210 | +0.8 | |
| Everything else | +1.4 |
Offensive rebounds weren't recorded for 10 of these 10 games, so rebounding isn't split out; its effect is inside "Everything else".
Pace, last 10average 104.4
Possessions per 48 minutes. The model uses the average of the two teams. Faster games mean more points for both sides, so pace mostly moves the projected total, not the margin.
UTA 103.2 and MIA 105.7 → average 104.4 (league 2025-26 to date: 100.3)
Rotation points missingUTA28.8MIA13.2
Points per game of rotation players (two or more of the last 10 games this season, 15+ minutes) listed Out or Doubtful on the official injury report.
UTA28.8pts/g missing
| Player | Pts | Min | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | 22.5 | 31.6 | 6 |
| Kevin Love | 6.2 | 16.3 | 4 |
Source: official injury report, 2026-02-09 17:30 ET. 10 rotation players.
MIA13.2pts/g missing
| Player | Pts | Min | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelle Larsson | 13.2 | 27.7 | 9 |
Source: official injury report, 2026-02-09 17:30 ET. 10 rotation players.
RestUTA2 daysMIA1 days
Days since the team's previous game, capped at 5. One day means the second night of a back-to-back.
UTA2days
Last played Feb 7 against ORL.
MIA1day, back-to-back
Last played Feb 8 against WAS.
The last 10 games behind these numbers, box-score totals
UTA
| Date | Opp | Score | FG | 3P | FT | TOV | OREB | Off | Def | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 | @ORL | 117–120 | 44-92 | 10-31 | 19-23 | 24 | – | 101.7 | 105.3 | 114.5 |
| Feb 5 | @ATL | 119–121 | 47-101 | 12-30 | 13-20 | 8 | – | 120.2 | 122.2 | 99.0 |
| Feb 3 | @IND | 131–122 | 50-88 | 13-29 | 18-26 | 9 | – | 126.0 | 116.2 | 104.5 |
| Feb 1 | @TOR | 100–107 | 32-90 | 8-36 | 28-34 | 22 | – | 97.1 | 102.9 | 103.5 |
| Jan 30 | BKN | 99–109 | 39-78 | 10-29 | 11-19 | 11 | – | 106.5 | 118.5 | 92.5 |
| Jan 28 | GSW | 124–140 | 44-90 | 15-38 | 21-24 | 19 | – | 114.8 | 130.8 | 107.5 |
| Jan 27 | LAC | 103–115 | 37-82 | 12-33 | 17-21 | 15 | – | 109.6 | 119.8 | 95.0 |
| Jan 24 | MIA | 116–147 | 44-92 | 7-25 | 21-28 | 14 | – | 104.5 | 132.4 | 111.0 |
| Jan 22 | SAS | 109–126 | 43-90 | 12-30 | 11-13 | 16 | – | 110.1 | 126.0 | 99.5 |
| Jan 20 | MIN | 127–122 | 48-87 | 12-29 | 19-26 | 16 | – | 121.0 | 116.2 | 105.0 |
MIA
| Date | Opp | Score | FG | 3P | FT | TOV | OREB | Off | Def | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8 | @WAS | 132–101 | 49-104 | 21-47 | 13-15 | 16 | – | 125.7 | 95.3 | 105.5 |
| Feb 6 | @BOS | 96–98 | 35-84 | 13-40 | 13-18 | 12 | – | 103.2 | 106.5 | 92.5 |
| Feb 3 | ATL | 115–127 | 42-96 | 8-32 | 23-26 | 11 | – | 107.5 | 118.7 | 107.0 |
| Feb 1 | CHI | 134–91 | 54-107 | 14-38 | 12-17 | 8 | – | 126.4 | 85.0 | 106.5 |
| Jan 31 | CHI | 118–125 | 41-95 | 13-47 | 23-31 | 19 | – | 103.5 | 109.6 | 114.0 |
| Jan 29 | @CHI | 116–113 | 42-93 | 12-36 | 20-24 | 13 | – | 108.4 | 104.6 | 107.5 |
| Jan 28 | ORL | 124–133 | 44-88 | 15-34 | 21-23 | 18 | – | 115.9 | 123.1 | 107.5 |
| Jan 25 | @PHX | 111–102 | 39-93 | 9-35 | 24-29 | 10 | – | 108.8 | 101.0 | 101.5 |
| Jan 24 | @UTA | 147–116 | 47-108 | 19-47 | 34-42 | 13 | – | 132.4 | 104.5 | 111.0 |
| Jan 22 | @POR | 110–127 | 43-94 | 9-45 | 15-19 | 15 | – | 105.8 | 123.3 | 103.5 |
Off and Def are points scored and allowed per 100 possessions in each game; their averages are the 10-game ratings above. OREB is missing (–) where the source data didn't record it.
The result against the forecast
2025-26 surprise gamesSurprise is measured against this model's forecast, not against what other observers expected. Outcome surprise is −ln(winner's pregame probability): 0.69 for a coin flip, 2.3 for a 10% winner.
Team box score
What happened in the game. These numbers are not used by the forecast, and they are not offered as the reason it missed.
| Team stat | UTA | MIA |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 115 | 111 |
| Field goals | 39–92 · 42.4% | 33–79 · 41.8% |
| Three-pointers | 10–36 · 27.8% | 15–45 · 33.3% |
| Free throws | 27–31 · 87.1% | 30–44 · 68.2% |
| Rebounds | 58 | 43 |
| Assists | 29 | 24 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 14 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Blocks | 2 | 3 |
How the model does with these teams over time: Utah Jazz · Miami Heat
Where the forecast differed from the result
| Measure | Forecast | Actual | Actual − forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home margin (MIA) | +13 | −4 | −17 |
| Total points | 237 | 226 | −11 |
| UTA points | 112 | 115 | +3 |
| MIA points | 125 | 111 | −14 |
Recent form before this game
Previous meetings
| Date | Matchup | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24 2025-26 | MIA at UTA | MIA 147 – 116 UTA |
| Jan 9 2024-25 | MIA at UTA | MIA 97 – 92 UTA |
| Jan 4 2024-25 | UTA at MIA | UTA 136 – 100 MIA |
| Mar 2 2023-24 | UTA at MIA | UTA 120 – 126 MIA |
| Dec 30 2023-24 | MIA at UTA | MIA 109 – 117 UTA |