The Milwaukee Bucks (25-18) travel to face off against the Utah Jazz (10-33) on Monday, January 27th. This game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City and televised on KJZZ. Both the Bucks and Jazz will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00 ET.
Bucks vs Jazz
The Bucks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Bucks fell to 25-18 on the season after a 127-117 road loss to the Clippers on Saturday. Milwaukee entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 244 points exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 17.5 points.
After a tight game through three quarters, with the Bucks leading 31-30 in the 2nd and trailing 36-34 in the 3rd, the Clippers broke the game open in the 4th. A 14-0 run by the Clippers turned a 100-100 tie into a 114-100 lead, and Milwaukee couldn’t recover, getting outscored 33-24 in the final quarter.
The Jazz Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Jazz fell to 10-33 on the season after a 125-103 road loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday. Utah entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 22 points. The total score of 228 points was well under the pre-game line of 248.
Utah trailed 35-31 after the 1st quarter and 65-57 at halftime. A 10-0 run by the Grizzlies extended their lead from 82-67 to 92-67, and Utah was down 101-74 going into the 4th quarter. They outscored Memphis 29-24 in the final period but couldn’t close the gap.
Bucks Offense Breakdown
Giannis Antetokounmpo put up 36 points and 13 rebounds in the Bucks’ 127-117 loss to the Clippers, shooting 54.5% from the field. Damian Lillard added a triple-double with 29 points, 10 assists, and 10 rebounds, though he shot just 37.5%.
Gary Trent Jr. hit 5 threes at a 55.6% clip, finishing with 19 points. The Bucks shot 46.8% overall and 37.1% from three, making 13 threes in the game.
Jazz Offense Breakdown
In their 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies, the Jazz struggled offensively, shooting 42.4% from the field and hitting just 25.5% of their three-point attempts, making 12 threes in total. Collin Sexton led the way with 20 points, though he shot just 29.4% from the floor.
Svi Mykhailiuk contributed 16 points, knocking down 4 threes at a 50% clip. Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and Kyle Filipowski each added 11 points, with Filipowski scoring 6 of his points in the 1st quarter.
Bucks Team Defense
Defensively, the Bucks struggled in the 3rd and 4th quarters, giving up 36 and 33 points, respectively, in their 127-117 loss to the Clippers. Milwaukee allowed Los Angeles to shoot 45% from the field.
Milwaukee did a good job defending the three, holding the Clippers to 11 made threes on 32% shooting. However, they sent the Clippers to the line 28 times, where they hit all their free throws. The Bucks finished with 37 defensive rebounds but allowed 12 offensive boards.
Jazz Team Defense
The Bucks struggled defensively in their 127-117 loss to the Clippers, particularly in the 3rd and 4th quarters, where they allowed 36 and 33 points, respectively. Milwaukee did manage to limit Los Angeles from beyond the arc, holding them to 11 made threes on 32% shooting.
Despite the solid perimeter defense, the Bucks sent the Clippers to the line 28 times, where they converted every free throw. Milwaukee also gave up 12 offensive rebounds while recording 2 steals and 5 blocks.
Bucks vs Jazz Trends
- Across the Bucks last three road games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 124. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Utah has an ATS mark of 8-2 while going 2-8 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-0 in these scenarios.
Bucks vs Jazz Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +9, we recommend going with the Jazz on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 236.5 and our model has the Bucks and Jazz finishing with a combined 257 points. Our pick is to take the over.
All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!
* All odds are provided by Action247 Sportsbook and all odds subject to change.**All views expressed are my own. My picks are my own and are not a guarantee, bet at your own risk.Action247 does not warrant the accuracy of completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained within these post.
Last updated:January 27, 2025 Bucks, Jazz