Milwaukee Bucks (33-16) vs. Utah Jazz (24-26)
The Line: Utah Jazz -1; Over/Under: +244
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Another inter-conference duel will be played in the NBA on Sunday, February 4, so make sure to read the Bucks vs Jazz Player Prop Bets. The Milwaukee Bucks will be playing the second game of a back-to-back set after defeating the Mavs last night, while the Utah Jazz are hoping to avoid the fourth straight defeat.
Bucks vs Jazz Player Prop Bets – Damian Lillard Over 1.5 Steals (+115)
Damian Lillard is averaging 1.0 steals per game this season and he failed to get one in two of the previous three games. However, I have a strong reason to back this particular bet tonight. Namely, the Jazz commit the most turnovers per game in the NBA this year (15.8), so Lillard will surely have a chance to get a pair of thefts.
Dame did register multiple steal displays in three of the past nine outings, and the Jazz allow 2.0 spg to the opposing point guards, which is another argument for backing Lillard tonight. Even though he is second fiddle to Giannis Antetokounmpo now in Milwaukee, Lillard is still a deadly scorer and was never known as a particularly good defender, averaging 1.0 spg in his career.
Still, the way the Jazz play and make plenty of turnovers, I believe Lillard will hit here. I considered points and/or assists, but the lines were too high, so I opted for steals. The odds are quite attractive, too.
John Collins Over 21.5 Points and Rebounds (-115)
John Collins is the fourth-best scorer on the Jazz this season, but he is a second-best rebounder. The former Atlanta Hawk averages 14.1 ppg and 7.9 rpg, and he’s been playing well lately. Collins combined for 22+ PTS and REB in each of the last six games, and I believe that a positive streak can continue against the Bucks.
Milwaukee allows 23.4 ppg and 14.5 rpg to the opposing centers this season. In 17 career games against the Bucks, Collins averaged 14.3 ppg and 7.7 rpg. Interestingly, that’s precisely 22 PTS and REB, which is the number we need him to combine to win this bet.
Another interesting fact; Collins scored 19 points and added three boards in the previous H2H against Milwaukee!
Hopefully, both of the Bucks vs Jazz Player Prop Bets will hit tonight. For more NBA prop picks on Sunday, February 4, you can take a look at the Trail Blazers vs Nuggets Player Prop Bets.
