Utah Jazz vs Milwaukee Bucks NBA Betting Prediction

NBA Utah Jazz vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction 11/7/2024

The Utah Jazz (1-6) travel to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (1-6) on Thursday, November 7th. This game will be played at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and televised on KJZZ. The Jazz are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Bucks are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Bucks. Tip-off is set for 8:00 ET.

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The Jazz Are Coming Off A Win

Utah finally got in the win column this season, moving to 1-6 after a 135-126 victory over the Bulls on Monday. The Jazz were +7.5 point underdogs heading into the game, and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total score of 261 points went well over the pre-game line of 229.5.

A key moment came when Utah went on a 12-0 run, turning a 32-29 deficit into a 41-32 lead. They outscored the Bulls 32-26 in the 2nd quarter, but Chicago fought back in the 3rd, winning it 40-33. Utah sealed the win by outscoring the Bulls 40-33 in the 4th quarter.

The Bucks Are Coming Off A Win

Milwaukee’s tough season continued with a 116-114 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday, dropping their record to 1-6. The Bucks, who were +8.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread, keeping the game closer than expected. The total points of 230 narrowly went over the pre-game line of 228.5.

After a rough 2nd quarter where Cleveland went on an 11-0 run, Milwaukee fought back, holding the Cavs to just 16 points in the 3rd quarter and taking a 91-89 lead into the 4th. However, the Bucks couldn’t hold on, as the Cavs outscored them 27-23 in the final period.

Jazz Offense Breakdown

The Jazz put up 135 points in their win over the Bulls, shooting 53.9% from the field and hitting 16 threes at a 44.4% clip. Keyonte George led the way with 33 points, knocking down 6 threes at 50% efficiency.

John Collins added 28 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 70.6% from the floor, while Collin Sexton contributed 24 points, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%. Sexton was key in the 4th quarter, scoring 14 points, while George added 12 in the final period.

Bucks Offense Breakdown

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Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 36 points and 7 assists in their 116-114 loss to the Cavaliers, hitting 5 threes at a 55.6% clip. AJ Green also shined, knocking down 7 threes at 77.8% and finishing with 21 points, matching Bobby Portis, who added 18 rebounds.

Milwaukee connected on 17 threes, shooting 48.6% from deep and 48.8% overall. Lillard scored 14 points in the 3rd quarter, while Green added 9 in the 4th.

Jazz Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 2nd quarters, the Jazz allowed 40 points in the 3rd and 33 in the 4th, giving up 126 points to the Bulls. Chicago shot 47% from the field.

Utah limited the Bulls to 14 made threes on 37% shooting. They sent Chicago to the line 25 times, where the Bulls hit 22 free throws. The Jazz gave up 10 offensive rebounds while recording 3 steals and 6 blocks.

Bucks Team Defense

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 1st and 2nd quarters, the Jazz gave up 40 points in the 3rd and 33 in the 4th, allowing the Bulls to shoot 47% from the field. Utah also sent Chicago to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 22 attempts.

The Jazz did manage to limit the Bulls’ three-point shooting, giving up just 14 made threes on 37% shooting. Utah finished with 37 defensive rebounds, while Chicago grabbed 10 offensive boards. The Jazz also recorded 3 steals and 6 blocks.

Jazz vs Bucks Trends

  • When looking at their past five road matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 113 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • Through their last five home contests, the Bucks offense has averaged 109 points per game while allowing an average of 116. Milwaukee posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Jazz have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 6-4.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Bucks have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.

Jazz vs Bucks 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 over/under, the the line is currently at 230.5, and our model projects the Jazz and Bucks to reach a combined total of 264 points. Our bet is on taking the over.


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