In an exciting NBA interconference clash, the Milwaukee Bucks (25-11) will square off against the Utah Jazz (17-20) on Monday. The Bucks have been dominant at home with a 16-3 record, while the Jazz have struggled on the road, posting a 6-15 record away from home. Last season, the Bucks convincingly won both matchups against the Jazz, triumphing by at least 26 points in each game.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 8 p.m. ET at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The Bucks are favored by 8.5 points, as per the SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is set at 242 points. Before placing any bets on the Bucks vs. Jazz showdown, it’s crucial to consider the NBA predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s advanced computer simulation model.
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The model’s focus now shifts to the matchup between the Jazz and the Bucks. You can visit SportsLine to view its predictions. Here are the key NBA odds and betting lines for the game:
- Bucks vs. Jazz spread: Bucks -8.5
- Bucks vs. Jazz over/under: 242 points
- Bucks vs. Jazz money line: Bucks -380, Jazz +300
- Notable Stats: Jazz have gone 7-2 against the spread in their last nine games, while the Bucks are 3-0 in their last three games against the Jazz.
What to Know About the Jazz: The Jazz are entering the game on a high note after securing a 120-109 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in their recent outing. This victory marked their fourth win in the last five games. Over their previous nine games, the Jazz have an impressive 7-2 record, showing signs of improvement in the Western Conference standings with an overall record of 17-20. Lauri Markkanen has been a standout performer, leading the team in scoring in consecutive games, including a remarkable 33-point, 13-rebound performance against the 76ers. Collin Sexton has also been on a hot streak, averaging 20.2 points over his last 18 games since December 2.
What to Know About the Bucks: The Bucks will be missing their star guard, Damian Lillard, due to personal reasons. In their previous game, the Bucks suffered a narrow 112-108 loss to the Houston Rockets, despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s impressive 48-point, 17-rebound performance. The Bucks had to mount a significant fourth-quarter comeback, outscoring the Rockets 35-23 in the final period, but fell just short. Giannis Antetokounmpo is having another MVP-worthy season, averaging 31.6 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. His scoring average is a career-high, following his career-best 31.1 points per game last year. To compensate for Lillard’s absence, the Bucks will rely on Antetokounmpo, alongside key contributors like Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez.
Making Bucks vs. Jazz Picks: The model has conducted 10,000 simulations of the Jazz vs. Bucks matchup, and the results are in. The model suggests an Over bet, and it also identifies one side of the spread that hits successfully in well over 50% of the simulations. To find out which side of the Jazz vs. Bucks spread is favored, visit SportsLine now. This data comes from a model that boasts a 112-62 record on all top-rated NBA picks dating back to last season, making it a reliable source for your betting decisions.