The Jazz are all set to face off against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, Feb 4. Today’s game is slated to tip off at 8:00 ET and will be shown on KJZZ. Utah enters this contest as 1.5-point favorites, and the over/under total stands at 246.5. Can the Bucks come out on top as the favorite? Our Jazz vs. Bucks predictions can be found below.
Jazz vs. Bucks Odds
- Spread: Jazz -1.5
- Total 246.5
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Game Info
- Date: Sunday, Feb 4
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Delta Center, Salt Lake City UT
- TV: KJZZ
Bucks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Bucks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Although Milwaukee has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 2-8. The team averaged 119 points per game in these games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Bucks have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Jazz Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home games, Utah has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 4-6 while averaging 117 points per game.
- The Jazz have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 3-2 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.
Can The Bucks Secure a Road Victory?
Coming into their matchup with the Jazz, the Bucks have an overall record of 33-16 and have gone 1-2 in their last three games. On the road, the Bucks are 12-11 this season compared to a home record of 21-5.
In their last game, the Bucks scored 129 points, which is right in line with their season average of 124 points per game. Overall, the Bucks offense has been playing at a fast pace this season, averaging 101.9 possessions per game. When it comes to field goal attempts, they rank 13th in the league and are shooting 49% from the field for the season.
When it comes to points allowed per game, the Bucks are 23rd in the league at 119.9 points per game. On the road, they are giving up 120.7 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. Over their last five games, they have been slightly better, ranking 16th at 115.6 points per game.
One area where Milwaukee has been solid defensively is on the glass, as they are 10th in the league in rebounds per game. They have also been good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 34.7% from beyond the arc, which is 9th in the NBA.
So far this season, opposing teams have scored more than their season average 65.3% of the time against the Bucks. In terms of steals, Milwaukee is 24th in the league at 6.7 per game. They are also 15th in blocked shots and 8th in personal fouls.
Does Utah Have What It Takes at Home?
Coming into their matchup with the Bucks, the Jazz are 24-26 overall and are looking to end their three game losing skid. In Western Conference games, the Jazz are 12-18 compared to a non-conference record of 12-8.
Coming off a game against the 76ers where they scored 124 points, Utah is averaging 117.6 points per game this season. When looking at their last three games, the Jazz have an effective field goal percentage of 54% – the same as their season-long EFG (16th). In their last five games, Utah is shooting 36.7% from three, which is 18th in the league.
So far this season, the Jazz have been solid on the defensive end, ranking 24th in the NBA in points allowed per game at 120.0. However, they have been even worse on the road, giving up 122.6 points per game away from home (28th).
One area where Utah has struggled defensively this season is defending the three-point line. They are 28th in three-point percentage allowed at 38.0% and have given up an average of 14.1 made threes per game (28th).
Over their last five games, the Jazz have been even worse on defense, giving up 124.4 points per game (25th). During that stretch, opponents have shot 49.6% from the field and 38.5% from three.
Jazz vs. Bucks Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Giannis Antetokounmpo and his points prop of 33.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -118 while the under is at -108. Considering his prop is set at 33.5, our model recommends taking the over, as we expect him to finish with 36. We anticipate him shooting 59.1% from the field and making one three.
- The Prop: Giannis Antetokounmpo Over 33.5 Points (-118)
Jazz vs. Bucks Predictions
Entering the game as underdogs with a spread of +1.5, the Bucks are our point-spread pick. Our projections not only see them covering the spread but also indicate a solid chance of an outright victory. This is a good choice for those looking for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 246.5 and our model has the Bucks and Jazz finishing with a combined 237 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Bucks +1.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook