| MATCHUP | Utah Jazz | Chicago Bulls |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-25 | 18-21 |
| Spread | +2.5 -105 | -2.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | Over 242.5 (-112) | Under 242.5 (-108) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CHSN | |
The Utah Jazz travel to the United Center to do battle with the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Here’s a Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Prediction. This article will include a Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz have been in a rut as they’ve dropped six of their last eight games overall, but they will be eager to build some momentum after running past the Cavaliers in an impressive 123-112 road win on Monday. Keyonte George led the team with 32 points and nine assists on eight of 16 shooting, Lauri Markkanen added 28 points with 12 rebounds on eight of 16 shooting while Jusuf Nurkic chipped in with 11 points and 17 rebounds.
As a team, the Jazz shot 48 percent from the field and 18 of 41 from the 3-point line as they looked to be in a bit of trouble after they allowed 40 points in the second quarter to squander an early 17-point lead. However, they made up for it in the second half where they exploded for 69 points to win comfortably in the end.
Chicago Bulls Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have been in a rut as they’ve lost four of their last five games overall. They will be hoping to bounce back after coming up just short to the Rockets in a 119-113 road defeat last night. Tre Jones led the team with 34 points and seven assists on 11 of 12 shooting, Matas Buzelis added 19 points, while Jalen Smith and Nikola Vucevic each scored 14 points.
As a team, the Bulls shot 44 percent from the field and 12 of 37 from the 3-point line as they poured in 36 points in the second quarter to take the lead into halftime. They were right in the contest with the lead late in the fourth quarter before the Rockets closed the final 2:52 on a 14-7 run to snatch the game away at the end.
Why the Chicago Bulls will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last nine games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The home team has won six of the Bulls’ last seven games.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games on the first leg of a back-to-back against the Bulls.
- The Bulls have covered the spread in four of their last five home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Bulls have lost four of their last five games as favorites following a road loss.
- The underdogs have won three of the Jazz’s last four games at United Center.
- The Bulls have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Northwest Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Jazz’s last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Bulls’ last five games as favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone UNDER the total points line.
Chicago Bulls Player Facts
- Nikola Vucevic ranks 11th amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (9.3) this season.
- Matas Buzelis ranks 14th amongst qualified players for blocks per game (1.4) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Keyonte George ranks 7th amongst qualified players for FT% (90.6%) this season.
- Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk ranks 25th amongst qualified Forwards for 3P% (38.5%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Bulls rank 29th in the league for H2 opponent points per game this season (60.5).
- The Bulls are one of only three teams to record multiple wins when trailing by a margin of 10+ points through Q3 this season.
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.4).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (15.5).
Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Jazz are still missing Georges Niang and Walker Kessler, while the Bulls have ruled out Josh Giddey, Coby White and Zach Collins. The Jazz must have been demoralized by the 55-point loss to the Hornets, but they responded with an impressive upset win over the Cavaliers in one of their best games of the season.
Meanwhile, the Bulls have continued to struggle with injuries, but they were more than competitive in a close loss to the Rockets last night. You really couldn’t back either side with any confidence at the moment, but the Jazz have all their key players healthy, and they are coming into this one fresh off a solid win over the Cavs. So, I will lean with the Jazz to pull off the minor upset against this banged up Bulls squad.