NBA : Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Odds & Prediction

Game Info: January 27, 2025 9:00PM EST @ Delta Center

The Bucks enter this basketball encounter after succumbing to the Clippers and wishing to bounce back, but the recent domination over Miami and Philadelphia serves as a reminder that they have been able to exercise solidity on both ends of the court. Meanwhile, it has been a rollercoaster for the Jazz, who faltered a few matches back; nevertheless, they showed character in covering between-the-spread matches against New Orleans and Charlotte. Both the teams bring different aspects to the game, alerting us that a war is brewing. Fans better grab hold of themselves for this sure-to-be-intriguing primetime clash.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Bucks 1.26 , Jazz 4.02

Spread: Bucks -8.5 , Jazz +8.5

Over/Under: 236

Team Recent Performance

Milwaukee Bucks

On January 26, they fell to the Clippers 117-127, which did not cover the +3.5 spread and as well went over 226.5. Prior to that, they swept Miami on January 24, winning 125-96, covering the -6 spread and staying under 224. On January 20, they defeated Philadelphia 123-109, uncovering the -13 spread and outcover 226. Two days prior on January 18, they beat Toronto 130-112, with the -11 spread and over of 234. Lastly, on January 16, they cruised by Orlando 122-93, -6.5 spread and 212.5.

Utah Jazz

On January 26, they lost to Memphis 103-125, and then combined to beat the +11 spread, total to fall below 247. Before that, they lost to OKC 114-123 the +16 spread on January 23, where the over is 233. The team lost to New Orleans on January 21, covering the +11 point spread and finishing over 230.5. In another game against New Orleans on January 18, they lost 123-136, failing the -12 spread and exceeding 232.5. Eventually, on January 16, they lost to Charlotte 112-117, covering the +5.5 spread as well as going over 222.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Milwaukee Bucks and Utah Jazz are both 5-5 entering their game against one another. Got the spread (ATS) 4-6 for the Bucks 6-4 for the Jazz. Both teams are even at 5-5 on the over/under. Offensively, Milwaukee scores 118.1 ppg while Utah scores 116.4 ppg which includes 60.3pts at the half for the Jazz compared to 56.8pts at the half for the Bucks. [f]In shooting, the Bucks’ field goal percentage is marginally higher (47.28% than the Jazz’s (46.58). The Jazz win in rebounding, 44.3 to 42.8 rejections, and have taken more three-pointers, 170 of 437 shots, than the Milwaukee Bucks who managed 149 of 388 shots. Defensively, the Bucks average 7.4 steals per game, which is more than the Jazz average of 5.2.

Team Injuries Update

Milwaukee Bucks

Bobby Portis (SF, personal) is out. Gary Trent (PG, hip) is probable. AJ Green (PG, quad) is questionable.

Utah Jazz

Jordan Clarkson (PG, foot) is questionable. Micah Potter (C, illness), Johnny Juzang (PG, hand), and Taylor Hendricks (SF, leg) are out.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The Milwaukee Bucks will win and cover the spread with the total going over 236.

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