Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Jazz vs Bucks prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Milwaukee.

  • The Jazz possess a 1-6 record so far.
  • Defensively, Utah are giving up 119.6 points per game.
  • The Jazz are coming off a 135-126 win vs. the Bucks.
  • The Bucks are set to host the Jazz at 1-6.
  • Milwaukee has an effective field goal percentage of 55% (9th).
  • The Bucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Jazz.

Jazz vs Bucks Prediction

At 8:00 ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (-421) will host the Utah Jazz (+329) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is set at 230.5 points.

Through seven games, both teams have identical 1-6 records. The Bucks are 9-point favorites over the Jazz, and the game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. KJZZ will have the TV coverage for this matchup.

Jazz vs. Bucks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz at Milwaukee Bucks
  • Where: Milwaukee at Fiserv Forum
  • Date: Thursday, November 7th
  • Betting Odds MIL -9, UTA +329 | MIL -421 O/U 230.5

Jazz Preview: Can The Jazz Secure a Win at Milwaukee?

Utah picked up their first win of the season on Monday, moving to 1-6 after a 135-126 victory over the Bulls. The Jazz were +7.5 point underdogs on the road and covered the spread with the win. The total points of 261.5 exceeded the O/U line of 229.5 by 31.5 points.

A 12-0 run early in the game helped Utah take control, as they went from trailing 32-29 to leading 41-32. They extended their lead by outscoring the Bulls 32-26 in the 2nd quarter. Although Chicago fought back in the 3rd, outscoring Utah 40-33, the Jazz closed out the game strong, winning the 4th quarter 40-33.

The Jazz shot 53.9% from the field and hit 16 threes at a 44.4% rate in their win over the Bulls, putting up 135 points. Keyonte George led the way with 33 points and 6 made threes, while John Collins added 28 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 70.6% from the floor.

Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 57.1% clip. George scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Sexton added 14 in the final period.

Defensively, the Jazz had a strong 2nd quarter, giving up just 26 points, but they struggled in the 3rd, allowing 40. Overall, they gave up 126 points on 47% shooting from the field.

Utah limited the Bulls to 14 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Jazz sent Chicago to the line 25 times, where they made 22 free throws. Utah finished with 37 defensive rebounds, gave up 10 offensive boards, and recorded 3 steals and 6 blocks.

Bucks Preview: Does Milwaukee Stand a Chance at Home?

Utah picked up their first win of the season, moving to 1-6 after a 135-126 win over the Bulls on Monday. The Jazz, who were +7.5 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total points of 261.5 exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 229.5.

A key moment came when Utah went on a 12-0 run, turning a 32-29 deficit into a 41-32 lead. They outscored the Bulls 32-26 in the 2nd quarter, but Chicago fought back in the 3rd, outscoring Utah 40-33. The Jazz responded by taking the 4th quarter 40-33 to seal the win.

Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 36 points and 7 assists in their 116-114 loss to the Cavaliers, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate. AJ Green also connected on 7 threes, shooting 77.8% from deep and finishing with 21 points, matching Bobby Portis, who added 18 rebounds.

Milwaukee hit 17 threes as a team, shooting 48.6% from beyond the arc and 48.8% overall. Lillard scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Green added 9 in the 4th.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd quarter, where they held the Cavaliers to just 16 points, the Bucks couldn’t overcome their early struggles, giving up 35 points in the 1st and 38 in the 2nd. They allowed 27 points in the 4th, leading to a 116-114 loss. Milwaukee’s defense allowed Cleveland to shoot 50% from the field.

The Bucks had trouble defending the three-point line, as the Cavaliers hit 17 threes at a 45% clip. Milwaukee sent Cleveland to the free-throw line 13 times, with the Cavaliers converting 7. The Bucks finished with 42 defensive rebounds, allowing 5 offensive boards, and recorded 6 steals and 6 blocks.

Jazz vs Bucks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their ten previous road games, Utah has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-8 while averaging 110 points per game.
  • Although Milwaukee has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 107 points per game in these games.
  • As the betting underdog, the Jazz have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Utah posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
  • The last three games that Milwaukee was favored, they have an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.

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