Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Preview
In a non-conference matchup, the 9th-seeded Bulls (-181) travel to Salt Lake City to take on the 11th-seeded Jazz (+149) at the Delta Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 ET and can be seen on NBCS.
Chicago (-4.5) is 29-32 overall and 4th in the Central Division, while Utah (+4.5) is 28-34 and 4th in the Northwest Division. The over/under line for this game is 223.5.
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Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Bulls and Jazz did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Bulls have a record of 3-0. The Bulls also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 235 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1.
- Across their last three road contests, Chicago has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-0. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 110 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-5 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 108 points per game in this stretch.
- As the betting underdog, the Jazz have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Utah posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Bulls have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
The Bulls are 4.5-point favorites today against the Jazz. In games where they have been favored, Chicago has gone 16-10 this season, and they have an ATS record of 13-12 as the favorite.
Chicago’s O/U record for the season is 31-29-1, and the under has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 224.7 points per game, compared to today’s O/U line of 223.5.
The Bulls are 9th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-32. On the road, they are 13-17, and they have won two straight games on the road.
In their last game, the Bulls beat the Kings by a score of 113-109. They were 6.5-point underdogs going into the game. The teams combined to score 222 points, and the O/U line was 230.5.
This season, the Bulls are 32-28 against the spread, including a road ATS record of 16-13. They have covered the spread in four straight road games.
So far this season, the Bulls have been one of the better teams in terms of offensive rebounding, ranking 9th in the NBA. However, they have struggled to move the ball, ranking just 27th in assists per game.
When it comes to scoring, the Bulls are 25th in the league at 111.7 points per game. On the road, they have averaged 111.6 points per game.
Chicago has been an average three-point shooting team, hitting 35% of their attempts from beyond the arc. Overall, they are 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%.
So far, the Bulls’ defense is ranked 12th in the league at 113.1 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Bulls’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 55.6% and allowing 36.8% from beyond the arc.
Utah’s ATS record for the season is 34-28 after covering the spread in their last two games. At home, they are 20-10 ATS compared to 14-18 on the road.
As the underdog, the Jazz have gone 22-22 ATS this season and are currently the underdog by 4.5 points against the Bulls. In their last six games as the underdog, they are 0-6.
In Western Conference play, the Jazz are 14-22 compared to 14-12 against non-conference opponents. This puts them in 11th place in the West, and they are 4th in the Northwest Division.
Utah’s O/U record for the season is 34-27-1, and their last two games have gone over the posted total. Today’s O/U line is 223.5, and the average O/U line in their games is 234.2.
In their most recent game, the Jazz defeated the Wizards by a score of 127-115. The O/U line for that game was 241.5, and Utah covered the spread as 5-point favorites.
At home this season, the Jazz are the 5th highest-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 123.4 points per game. Overall, they are 9th in the league at 117.7 points per game. In terms of pace, Utah is 7th in the NBA at 100.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 12th in the league with an average of 13.4 made threes per contest. However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%. In terms of field goal percentage, Utah is 20th in the NBA.
So far this season, the Jazz have outscored the NBA scoring average in 59.7% of their games. In terms of assists, they are 8th in the league at 28.3 per game. One area where Utah has excelled is offensive rebounding, as they are 3rd in the NBA with an average of 12.6 offensive boards per contest.
Currently, the Jazz’s defense holds the 26th rank in the NBA, allowing 120.4 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Jazz are forcing 15.1 per game, which is 30th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 7th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.
Coming in as 4.5 point favorites, our projections have the Bulls picking up a 111-109 win.
Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Jazz (+4.5)
- Our NBA model projects 220 points, and we suggest taking the under
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Otto Porter Jr. – Not With Team – Out
- Lauri Markkanen – Quad – Out
- Walker Kessler – Foot – Out
- Taylor Hendricks – Toe – Out
- Keyonte George – Illness – Questionable
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Zach LaVine – Ankle – Out
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Torrey Craig – Knee – Doubtful
- Patrick Williams – Foot – Out
- Dalen Terry – Personal – Questionable
