It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a prediction, pick and how to watch the Chicago Bulls vs. Utah Jazz.
Therefore the Chicago Bulls dominated the Utah Jazz since the 2021-22 season, despite being the underdog in most games, winning four of five games. The Bulls won the season opener in Chicago, beating the Jazz 130-113 as the Jazz struggled to start the season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a prediction, selection and how to watch Bulls-Jazz.
Chicago has alternated wins and losses in its last ten games, clinging to ninth place in the standings. They appear to be in a good position to at least make the play-in, as the 11th-ranked Nets are five games behind. The Bulls need to have this game against the Jazz, as their schedule gets much tougher with upcoming games against the Warriors, Clippers and Mavericks. A string of defeats could see their grip on the play-in spot weaken considerably.
The Jazz had been fighting for a playoff spot despite a slow start to the season, but their recent run has sent them back to 11th in the West. Utah has lost eight of its last ten games, with its only wins coming against lottery teams, the Wizards and Spurs. In reality, it seems impossible for the Jazz to get back into the play-in, as they are five games behind the Warriors for tenth place. All teams ahead of the Jazz have winning records in their last ten games, while the Jazz are a miserable 2-8. This is the worst record of the last ten matches in the West.
here are the NBA Oddscourtesy of FanDuel.
NBA Odds: Bulls-Jazz Odds
Chicago Bulls: +1.5 (-110)
Money line: +100
Utah Jazz: -1.5 (-110)
Financial line: -118
Over: 228.5 (-110)
Minus: 228.5 (-110)
How to watch Bulls vs. Jazz
Time: 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
Television: KJZZ
Stream: fuboTV (Click for a free trial)
Why Bulls Could Cover the Spread/Win
It can be difficult to explain why the Jazz have such a bad record. They look like one of the best offensive teams in the NBA, averaging 115.8 points per game. However, that number is increased by over 125 blasts against San Antonio and Washington. Against better defensive teams, the Jazz scored 120, 107 and 97 points. We’ve seen that teams with average offenses can get big scores on the Jazz.
Why the Jazz could cover the spread/win
The Jazz are one of the most profitable teams in the NBA against the spread at home, holding a 19-10 record. As mentioned earlier, their offensive numbers have been great but are skewed. However, their defense won’t be as much of a problem against this Bulls team. The Jazz defense is 24th in the NBA over the last five games, but the Bulls have been just as bad offensively. They only average 111.6 points per game.
The Bulls have been a top ten defense for most of the season, but have performed like that recently. The Bulls have been the ultimate up-and-down team, so how can we predict which team will show up against the Jazz?
Bulls-Jazz Prediction and Final Picks
These two teams have shown different sides of themselves this season, and the Bulls alternate between good and bad games. The Jazz have covered two straight games and are one of the most profitable teams at home against the spread. Going by the Bulls’ recent trend, they are in line for a loss at Utah, and even if they win this game, the Jazz could stay close. The Bulls defense has had some stinking games lately, and their offense might be going quiet like the games against the Bucks and Pistons lately. Take the Bulls to survive the Jazz’s defensive woes and win this game.
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Bulls-Jazz final prediction and selection: Bulls ML (+100)
About the Author
Nathanial Duffett is a writer for ClutchPoints and a sports junkie at heart, particularly the Boston sports scene. In his spare time, he coaches hockey and is also a hockey scout for FCHockey and NeutralZone. Whether it’s the NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL or college football and basketball, there’s no sport that Nathanial isn’t able to discuss.
