Utah Jazz (1-6) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (1-6)
November 7, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Milwaukee Bucks -9.5; Over/Under: +227.5
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The Utah Jazz and Milwaukee Bucks meet Thursday in NBA action at the Fiserv Forum. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Nuggets, beat the Bulls, and they play the Spurs and Suns next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 105 points on 41.3 percent shooting and allowing 119.6 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 18 points and 7.3 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 16.6 points and 7.7 rebounds. Keyonte George is the third double-digit scorer and Collin Sexton is dishing 2.7 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Grizzlies and Cavaliers, and they play the Celtics and Knicks next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 111.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31 points and 12.3 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 27.6 points and 4.6 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 37.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks and Jordan Clarkson, while Lauri Markkanen and Isaiah Collier are probable. The Bucks will be without Khris Middleton, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last six road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Bucks have won nine of their last 11 home games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in three of their last four home games following a loss.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Bucks’ last four games at Fiserv Forum following a road loss has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Jazz’s last four road games following a road win has gone OVER the total points line.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Utah Jazz have been terrible this season, and they don’t cover numbers, but the Milwaukee Bucks have been arguably the most disappointing team in the league. The Bucks can’t finish games, they don’t defend, and rumors continue to swirl that trades could be coming if things don’t improve. It doesn’t help, that Antetokounmpo is still dealing with a thigh issue and is questionable. This line is nuts, especially with the Jazz expected to get back Collier and Markkanen. Give me the road dog.
