Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell vs the Memphis Grizzlies (Image via Getty) Donovan Mitchell is expected to play when the Cleveland Cavaliers face the Utah Jazz on January 12, 2026, at Rocket Arena. There are no injury listings or rest notes tied to him, and everything points to him being available as usual.The matchup brings some added attention because Utah is Mitchell’s former team. Cleveland is coming in with momentum, while the Jazz are struggling. With both teams in very different situations, Mitchell’s role is likely to be central from the opening tip.
Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game time and viewing details (January 12, 2026)
The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Uath Jazz at 7 p.m. ET in Cleveland. The game will air on KJZZ, Jazz+, and FDSOH, with streaming available through Fubo.Cleveland is coming off a 146-134 win over Minnesota. That game turned after halftime, when the Cavaliers scored 83 points in the second half. Mitchell finished with 28 points, doing most of his damage late. Utah arrives after a 150-95 loss to Charlotte, the worst defeat in franchise history since the team moved to Salt Lake City.
Donovan Mitchell’s availability vs Utah Jazz (January 12, 2026)
There are no reports suggesting Donovan Mitchell will miss this game or see limited minutes. Betting lines reflect that expectation, with his points prop set at 29.5, along with 4.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 3.5 made three-pointers.This season, Mitchell is averaging 5.6 assists and 3.9 made threes per game while shooting 38.5 percent from deep. In his last game, he made four three-pointers on ten attempts. His home numbers mirror those averages, which matters against a Utah defense that allows 3.83 made threes per game to shooting guards.
Utah context and roster situation
Mitchell was traded from Utah to Cleveland in 2022 after spending four seasons with the Jazz. The current Jazz roster looks very different and is in the middle of a rebuild. Utah ranks last in the league in defensive rating.The Jazz have recently rested Lauri Markkanen and will be without Walker Kessler for the rest of the season following shoulder surgery. Jusuf Nurkic is also dealing with a toe issue. Cleveland does not have those problems. The Cavaliers are healthy and just had five players score at least 20 points in the same game, something the franchise had not done since 1972.
Matchups, lineups, and betting focus
Mitchell is expected to see favorable matchups against a Utah backcourt led by Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh. Cleveland’s projected lineup of Garland, Mitchell, Tyson, Mobley, and Allen has a clear edge over Utah’s group, which includes rookie Ace Bailey and Markkanen.From a betting angle, Mitchell’s over 3.5 made three-pointers stands out given his volume, home shooting numbers, and Utah’s perimeter defense.PlayerPoints PropRebounds PropAssists PropThrees Prop Donovan Mitchell (CLE) 29.5 (O: -107) 4.5 (O: -108) 5.5 (O: -138) 3.5 (O: -117) Lauri Markkanen (UTA) ~23.6 (proj.) N/A N/A N/AAlso read: Utah Jazz vs Cleveland Cavaliers injury report: Injured and questionable players, where to watch, team stats, and more (January 12, 2026)If Cleveland controls the game early, Mitchell is still expected to carry a heavy scoring load and remain the focal point of the offense.