Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Keep reading to see our Bucks vs Jazz NBA prediction In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the spread.

  • The Bucks take on Utah at 25-18.
  • The Bucks are averaging 114.3 points per game so far.
  • The Bucks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Jazz.
  • The Jazz look to improve on their 10-33 record.
  • The Jazz are averaging 111.3 points per game so far.
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Bucks.

Bucks vs Jazz Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (10-33) will host the Milwaukee Bucks (25-18) at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Bucks are currently favored by 9 points and have a moneyline of -389. The over/under line for the game is 236.5.

This is a non-conference matchup and the Jazz are currently on a 5-game losing streak. The Bucks are 4th in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Central Division.

Bucks vs. Jazz Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Milwaukee Bucks at Utah Jazz
  • Where: Salt Lake City at Delta Center
  • Date: Monday, January 27th
  • Betting Odds MIL -9, MIL -389 | UTA +306 O/U 236.5

Bucks Preview: Will the Bucks Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

The Bucks fell to 25-18 on the season after a 127-117 road loss to the Clippers on Saturday. Milwaukee entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 17.5 points.

After a 28-28 tie in the 1st quarter, Milwaukee edged ahead 31-30 in the 2nd. The Clippers took a narrow 36-34 advantage in the 3rd, and a 14-0 run in the 4th helped them pull away, outscoring the Bucks 33-24 in the final period.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 36 points and 13 rebounds in their 127-117 loss to the Clippers, shooting 54.5% from the field. Damian Lillard added a triple-double with 29 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, despite shooting just 37.5%.

Gary Trent Jr. contributed 19 points, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% rate. The Bucks shot 46.8% overall and 37.1% from deep, making 13 threes in the game. Giannis scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter, while Lillard added 9 in the 4th.

Defensively, the Bucks struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 and 33 points, respectively, in their 127-117 loss to the Clippers. Milwaukee allowed Los Angeles to shoot 45% from the field.

The Bucks did well in limiting the Clippers' three-point shooting, holding them to 11 made threes on 32% shooting. However, they sent the Clippers to the line 28 times, where they converted every free throw. Milwaukee recorded 37 defensive rebounds, but allowed 12 offensive boards.

Jazz Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Utah?

The Bucks fell to 25-18 on the season after a 127-117 road loss to the Clippers on Saturday. Milwaukee entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points of 244 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 17.5 points.

Milwaukee led 59-58 at halftime and trailed 94-93 entering the 4th quarter. However, a 14-0 run by the Clippers broke the game open, as they extended their lead from 100-100 to 114-100, sealing the win.

In their 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies, the Jazz struggled offensively, shooting just 42.4% from the field and hitting only 25.5% of their three-point attempts, making 12 threes overall. Collin Sexton led the team with 20 points, despite shooting 29.4% from the field, while Svi Mykhailiuk contributed 16 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate.

Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and Kyle Filipowski each added 11 points, with Filipowski scoring 6 of his points in the 1st quarter. Mykhailiuk also had a strong 3rd quarter, scoring 8 points, while Sexton added 7 of his 20 points in the 2nd quarter.

Defensively, the Jazz struggled, giving up 125 points to the Grizzlies, who shot 51% from the field. Utah allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 36 in the 3rd, with their best defensive effort coming in the 4th, where they gave up 24 points.

From beyond the arc, the Jazz allowed Memphis to hit 14 threes at a 36% clip. Utah also sent the Grizzlies to the line 34 times, where they made 25 free throws. The Jazz recorded 8 steals and 5 blocks in the game.

Bucks vs Jazz Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Milwaukee has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 112 per game. The team went 5-5 overall in these games.
  • Utah has a 0-5 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 113 points per game while allowing 124. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
  • Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have gone 7-3 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.

Bucks vs Jazz Prediction

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