Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Preview
Betting on today’s Jazz and Bulls game? Catch the action at United Center in Chicago, IL, as the Bulls hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS.
This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 223 points, and the Bulls are favored to win at home vs. the Jazz. Check out BetCoco for Chicago Bulls – Utah Jazz odds
Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three times the Bulls and Jazz have played each other, Chicago has the edge with a record of 2-1. However, the average scoring differential in these matchups is dead even with each team averaging 116 points per game.
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 105 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
- Through their last five home games, Chicago has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 102 points per game.
- 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.
- The last five games that Chicago was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.
Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Jazz, with a record of just 2-5 so far this season, aim to secure a win over the Bulls. On the road, they have a 0-3 record, while at home, they hold a 2-2 record.
This season, Utah has a 3-4 ATS record, including a two-game losing streak against the spread. On the road, the Jazz have a 1-2 ATS record, while at home they have a 2-2 record vs. the spread.
The Jazz have exceeded the over/under lines in more than half of their games, resulting in a 5-2-0 over/under record. Throughout their games, the scoring average stands at 244.0 points per game, while the average over/under line is 226.1.
Utah’s offense is characterized by a field goal percentage of 44% (18th in the NBA), 21.3 free throw attempts per game (12th in the league), and an average of 111.6 points per game (18th in the NBA) in the 2023-2024 season.
Defensively, the Jazz rank 29th in the NBA for allowing 27.4 free throw attempts per game and 27th for allowing a field goal percentage of 49.5. Additionally, the Jazz rank 26th in the league for allowing 118.7 points per game.
As they prepare to face off against the Jazz, the Bulls are 2-5 overall and are looking to snap a three game losing streak. Across seven games, the Bulls have a 2-2 record when facing Eastern Conference teams, and they have a 0-3 record in non-conference games.
Chicago has an ATS record of 1-6 so far this season which includes their current three game losing streak vs. the spread. The Bulls have experienced a four game ATS loss streak as favorites, and they are 1-2 vs. the spread when they are underdogs.
Coming into the game, the Bulls have a below .500 over/under record of 3-4-0. The games they’ve played have an ongoing average of 228.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 220.4.
This year’s Chicago offense has a field goal percentage of 43%, making it the 4th highest in the NBA. They also have an average of 20.1 free throw attempts per game, placing them 26th in the league. Additionally, the Bulls have scored 105 points per game this season, ranking 28th in the NBA.
Chicago’s comes into the game with a defense that ranks 7th in the NBA with 7.4 steals per game, 17th in the NBA with 113.7 points allowed per game, and 13th in the NBA with 21.6 free throw attempts allowed per game this season (2023-2024).
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Bulls winning the game with a predicted score of 109-99.
Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Bulls on the moneyline
- The Bulls should also cover at -4
- Our NBA model projects 208 points, and we suggest taking the under
Chicago Bulls Injury Report
- Alex Caruso – Elbow – Probable
- Lonzo Ball – Knee – Out
- Patrick Williams – Finger – Probable
- Ayo Dosunmu – Illness – Questionable
Utah Jazz Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
