PREVIEW: The Utah Jazz (15-35) arrive in Indianapolis as a team ranked fourth in quick tempo and good passing, yet struggle significantly with a 29th-ranked defensive rating that allows high-quality three-pointers. Utah attempts to reverse a six-game losing streak when visiting the Indiana Pacers (13-37) on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The Jazz have dropped five consecutive road contests, posting 115.80 points per game while surrendering 125.90 over their last ten away matchups. In their first meeting this season, Utah dominated with a 152-128 victory, with eight players scoring in double figures led by Lauri Markkanen's 35 points . Indiana enters this matchup with contrasting defensive strengths and weaknesses that could determine the outcome. The Pacers boast a league-best first-ranked defense that limits three-point attempts (37.4% of opponent shots), though they rank 25th in defending the three-ball itself and 29th in restricting rim attacks. Coming off a 118-114 loss to Houston, the Pacers continue missing star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and key contributor Obi Toppin. Indiana is regarded as having a 61% chance of winning according to the latest betting odds , setting up an intriguing clash between a team riding momentum and one desperately seeking consistency on the road.