Utah Jazz (10-33) vs Milwaukee Bucks (25-18)
Game Info: Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +8.5 -- Over/Under: 236.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Milwaukee Bucks and Utah Jazz meet Monday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s a Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Heat, lost to the Clippers, and they play the Trail Blazers, Spurs, and Grizzlies next. The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 114.3 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.4 points and 12 rebounds, while Damian Lillard is averaging 25.2 points and 4.7 rebounds. Bobby Portis is the third double-digit scorer and Brook Lopez is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Thunder and Grizzlies, and they play the Warriors, Timberwolves, and Magic next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 118.5 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.3 points and 2.9 rebounds. John Collins is the third double-digit scorer and Keyonte George is dishing 5.8 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Bucks have lost four of their last five games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have won 20 of their last 22 games against the Bucks at Delta Center.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Jazz have lost 17 of their last 18 games at Delta Center against teams that held a winning record.
- The favorites have won each of the Bucks' last 10 games.
- The Bucks have covered the spread in each of their last seven road games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 games at Delta Center following a road loss.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Collin Sexton ranks 13th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.1%) this season.
- Keyonte George ranks 26th amongst qualified players for assists per game (5.8) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Player Facts
- Taurean Prince ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for 3P% (46.5%) this season.
- Brook Lopez ranks 1st in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.5).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (17.9).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for opponent free throw percentage this season (79.7%).
- The Bucks rank 2nd in the league for opponent field goal percentage this season (44.9%).
Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Utah Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, Johnny Juzang, and Cody Williams. Walker Kessler, John Collins, and Jordan Clarkson are questionable.
AJ Green and Bobby Portis are out for the Bucks. Khris Middleton and Tyler Smith are questionable. Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable despite a knee issue.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks are more than capable of blowing the doors off the Jazz like they did back in November when they won by 23 points. The problem is the Bucks have some injuries with Portis out and potentially Middleton. The Bucks have also had issues as a big favorite, which includes a 3-5 ATS record in their last eight games as a favorite of seven or more points. The Utah Jazz are starting to get guys back from injury and could get a big boost if Collins and Clarkson are cleared. The Jazz have also covered seven of their last 10 games. Not the best game on a loaded NBA Monday, but give me the Jazz and the points if forced to pick.
Randy’s Pick Utah Jazz +8.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers

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