| MATCHUP | Milwaukee Bucks | Utah Jazz |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 28-40 | 20-49 |
| Spread | -5.5 -108 | +5.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | -230 | +190 |
| Total | Over 229.5 (-110) | Under 229.5 (-110) |
| Where | Delta Center, Salt Lake City, UT | |
| When | Thursday, March 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | FanDuel SN WI | |
Milwaukee Bucks Betting Preview
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Cavs, beat the Pacers, and play the Suns next. The Bucks have lost 9 of their last 11 games.
The Milwaukee Bucks are averaging 111.2 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 27.6 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Kevin Porter Jr. is averaging 17.2 points and 5.3 rebounds. Ryan Rollins is the third double-digit scorer, and Bobby Portis is grabbing 6.4 rebounds. The Milwaukee Bucks are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Milwaukee Bucks are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Kings and Timberwolves and will play the 76ers next. The Jazz have lost 29 of their last 37 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 117.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 125 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 26.7 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 23.6 points and 3.7 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Brice Sensabaugh is dishing 1.7 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Bucks have lost five of their last six games as favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have won each of their last three games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Bucks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home loss.
Why the Milwaukee Bucks will win
- The Bucks have won each of their last five night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have lost seven of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the last four games between the Bucks and Jazz.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Bucks’ last nine games against Northwest Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the last four games between the Bucks and Jazz has gone UNDER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Kyle Filipowski ranks 14th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (6.9) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.7).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.4).
- The Bucks rank 30th in the league for free throws made per game this season (14.2).
- The Bucks rank 30th for points in the paint (2920) this season.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Jazz will be without Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkić, Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, and John Konchar. Ace Bailey is questionable.
The Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo. Kevin Porter Jr. and Myles Turner are questionable.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Bucks have the better players and should be favored with the rest advantage. However, the Bucks are still without their best player and have nothing to play for at this stage. It’s to the point the Bucks are trying to convince Giannis to shut it down for the rest of the season. The Jazz are banged up, not trying to win and played last night. Still, the Bucks have 21 road losses and while the Jazz don’t win, they’re still a profitable 36-33 ATS on the season. That’s all we can say about the Bucks and their 30-38 ATS record. I can’t lay this number with the Bucks. Give me the Jazz and the points.