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Utah Jazz at Milwaukee Bucks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Utah Jazz at Milwaukee Bucks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Utah Jazz (4-4) are in Cream City Friday to play the Milwaukee Bucks (5-3) at Fiserv Forum at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Bucks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

This is Utah’s fourth game of a seven-game road trip. The Jazz lost back-to-back games, straight up and against the spread, in New York coming into Friday. First, to the Brooklyn Nets 130-96 Jan. 5 and then to the New York Knicks 112-100 Wednesday.

Milwaukee swept the Detroit Pistons in a two-game set as part of a three-game winning streak. The Bucks covered in two of those wins but they were all at home and the other win against an unproven Chicago Bulls team. Despite the three early losses, Milwaukee is well on its way to being the Eastern Conference’s 1-seed again this season; the Bucks lead the NBA in net rating and true shooting percentage.

The Jazz and Bucks split their two-game season series last year but Utah covered the spread in both meetings. Jazz (+2.5) won 103-100 in Utah and the Bucks (-9) won 122-118 in Milwaukee. The Over/Under has alternated in the past five Jazz-Bucks meetings with the latest going Over the total.

Jazz at Bucks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Jazz +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Bucks -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Jazz +4.5 (-105) | Bucks -4.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 231.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Bucks: Key Injuries

Jazz

  • C Derrick Favors (knee) probable
  • SF Joe Ingles (Achilles) questionable

Bucks

  • SG Pat Connaughton (groin) out
  • SF Torrey Craig (nose) out

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Jazz at Bucks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bucks 121, Jazz 112

Money line (ML)

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE since I like the Bucks in this game but they are too expensive to bet outright.

Against the spread (ATS)

Giannis Antetokounmpo has dominated the Jazz in recent years, scoring 30 or more points in six of seven meetings including a 50 Burger with 14 rebounds and 6 assists in the last Jazz-Bucks game.

The Bucks are just 3-4 in their last seven games vs. the Jazz but this current Utah team has struggled defensively and is turning the ball over. Utah is 18th in defensive rating, 29th in opponent’s 3-point percentage and 22nd in offensive turnover percentage. Also, there isn’t a lot of ball movement in Utah’s offense at the moment as the Jazz rank 28th in assists per game.

We can count on an MVP-type performance out of Giannis and Milwaukee having the highest offensive rating in the NBA gives me confidence we get a barrage of Bucks’ points. BET BUCKS -4.5 (-115) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

TAKE OVER 231.5 (-110) for 1 unit because the Bucks have put up at least 114 points in their last three home games vs. the Jazz and Utah’s mediocre defense isn’t much of a match against Milwaukee in its current form.

Each team chucks threes—the Bucks shoot the fourth-most threes per game and the Jazz fifth—but Milwaukee is 22nd in 3-pointers allowed per game so Utah will get its looks. The Jazz have four players that can get hot from deep so I’m expecting some points to be scored in Jazz-Bucks.

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Utah Jazz at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Utah Jazz at New York Knicks NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Utah Jazz (4-3) are in the Big Apple for a second straight night, this time to play the New York Knicks (4-3) at Madison Square Garden Wednesday. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Knicks NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Utah was demolished last night by the Brooklyn Nets in a game that was pretty much over following a Nets’ 35-14 first quarter. Color me surprised, but the Jazz built a brick house hitting just 38.8% of their shots and got gassed in transition (Brooklyn was 20-4 in fast-break points).

The Knicks are an NBA feel-good story through the first two weeks and just went 3-1 in a four-game road trip with all three wins coming against above-.500 opponents. New York fought back from down 15 to beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-108 as 7-point underdogs Monday, thanks to awesome games from PF Julius Randle and SG R.J. Barrett.

Jazz at Knicks: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:35 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Jazz -350 (bet $350 to win $100) | Knicks +260 (bet $100 to win $260)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -7.5 (-110) | Knicks +7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 213.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Jazz at Knicks: Key Injuries

Jazz

  • C Derrick Favors (knee) probable

Knicks

  • C Nerlens Noel (ankle) questionable
  • SF Kevin Knox (knee) probable
  • SG Reggie Bullock (knee) questionable
  • SG Alec Burks (ankle) questionable
  • PG Frank Ntilikina (knee) out
  • PF Obi Toppin (calf) out

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Jazz at Knicks: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 110, Knicks 106

Money line (ML)

It’s hard to roll with the sharps who are betting the Jazz (-350) because I feel it’s too numbers-based and not enough eye-ball test. New York appears eager to round the corner with first-year head coach Tom Thibodeau and Utah seems to be in an early-season fog.

There’s no question who’s the more talented team but Thibodeau is getting more from the Knicks than head coach Quin Snyder is with the Jazz. If the Knicks had the benefit of a normal MSG home crowd, I’d like them a lot more in this spot but I’ll lean KNICKS (+260) for a quarter-unit since I think they’ll keep this game close. (The score is an honest projection).

Against the spread (ATS)

The Jazz have been good for years and the Knicks have been terrible, yet New York is 12-3 ATS in its last 15 home games vs. Utah. More simply, if I think New York will keep it close then I have to TAKE KNICKS +7.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS ON THE TOTAL. Each team is at the bottom of the NBA in both points off of turnovers and opponent’s points off of turnovers. That’s a major reason why Jazz-Knicks have a combined 5-9 O/U record to start the season.

These head-to-head matchups are always projected to be low-scoring and eight of the last nine Jazz-Knicks games played to the Under.

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Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Utah Jazz at Brooklyn Nets NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Brooklyn Nets (3-4) host the Utah Jazz (4-2) Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Nets NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Utah crushed the San Antonio Spurs 130-109 on the road Sunday, thanks to some red-hot shooting. The Jazz shot 55.1% from the field and made 21-of-41 3-pointers while the Spurs made just 6-of-19 from behind the arc. Jazz SF Bojan Bogdanovic—who missed the playoff last year due to a season-ending injury—scored a game-high 28 points and hit 6-of-7 threes.

After winning their first two games in spectacular fashion, the Nets have lost four of their last five including a 123-122 loss to the Washington Wizards as 7.5-point home favorites Sunday. Brooklyn was careless with the ball—turning it over 20 times—and had less of an interior presence than Washington; the Nets were outrebounded 59-55 and scored 12 fewer points in the paint.

The Jazz won both regular-season meetings last year but covered the spread only once and the Over cashed in each contest.

Jazz at Nets: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Jazz -210 (bet $210 to win $100) | Nets +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -4.5 (-120) | Nets +4.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Nets: Key Injuries

Jazz

  • C Derrick Favors (knee) probable

Nets

  • SF Kevin Durant (health and safety protocols) out
  • SG Spencer Dinwiddie (knee) out

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Jazz at Nets: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 121, Nets 110

Money line (ML)

PASS ON THE MONEY LINE. It’s too expensive to bet Utah straight up and there’s not even another money line I’d put in a parlay with the Jazz (-210).

Against the spread (ATS)

Utah and Brooklyn will have essentially the same rosters on the floor as last year when these teams played but the major difference is the Nets moving on from former head coach Kenny Atkinson and hiring Steve Nash. It’s still TBD if Nash can coach but Jazz head coach Quin Snyder is a sleeper contender for Coach of the Year.

Not only is Brooklyn missing an MVP favorite in Durant but the absence of Dinwiddie also hurts a Nets team whose strength is depth. Dinwiddie was Brooklyn’s second-leading scorer in both of its games against the Jazz last season.

Also, there isn’t a matchup the Nets win in my opinion. Sure, Irving could give it to Jazz PG Mike Conley but that’s more of an on-paper matchup as SG Donovan Mitchell is the real ball-dominant guard Irving has to compete against. I’d give Mitchell the edge over Kyrie if Jazz-Nets detours to a one-on-one game briefly.

GIMME JAZZ -4.5 (-120) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Utah’s opponents shooting at the third-highest clip from deep is more random than indicative of how the Jazz play defense. That being said, Brooklyn is sixth in 3-point shooting and the adjustment I could see them making against a good Utah defense and without KD is to chuck threes.

I am not crazy about it but I’ll lean OVER 226.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit.

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Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Utah Jazz at San Antonio Spurs NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The San Antonio Spurs (2-3) wrap up a three-game homestand Sunday against the Utah Jazz (3-2). Tip-off is at 7:05 p.m. ET at AT&T Center. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Spurs NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Jazz at Spurs: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 12:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Jazz -185 (bet $185 to win $100) | Spurs +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -4.5 (-105) | Spurs +4.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Jazz at Spurs: Key Injuries

Jazz

  • PF Derrick Favors (knee) questionable
  • SF Royce O’Neal (knee) probable

Spurs

  • PF LaMarcus Aldridge (knee) questionable
  • PG Derrick White (toe) out
  • SG Quinndary Weatherspoon (knee) out

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Jazz at Spurs: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Spurs 112, Jazz 110

Money line (ML)

The Spurs lost the first two games of their three-game set at home, but both of those were against the Los Angeles Lakers. They have lost three in a row overall after winning their first two games of the year.

Utah has alternated wins and losses and is coming off a 106-100 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. While the Jazz won their last matchup last year, the Spurs have won three of four against them.

Take the SPURS +145.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Spurs have been underdogs in every game they’ve played this season and failed to cover the spread only once. Utah is only 1-3 ATS when favored this season.

Since we expect San Antonio to win straight up, take SPURS +4.5 (-115).

Over/Under (O/U)

Four of the Jazz’s five games have gone Under. San Antonio’s last three have gone Under, although all of those were losses. The two teams combine for 219 points per game on average. Four of the last five games between the two teams played to the Over. All of the Spurs’ wins have gone Over.

Take the OVER 220.5 (-115).

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Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers at Utah Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Clippers (4-1) visit Salt Lake City on New Year’s Day to play the Utah Jazz (2-2) in the Vivint Smart Home Arena at 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Clippers-Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Los Angeles rebounded from a 51-point stomping by the Dallas Mavericks Sunday to win, and cover, two straight against the Minnesota Timberwolves (124-101 Tuesday) and the Portland Trail Blazers (128-105 Wednesday) – all three games were at home. SF Kawhi Leonard returned vs. Portland, donning a faceguard, after a two-game absence due to a mouth injury suffered as a result of a collision with teammate C Serge Ibaka in their Christmas victory at the Denver Nuggets.

The Jazz didn’t get much of a holiday as they lost to the Phoenix Suns on New Year’s Eve 106-95 as 4-point home underdogs. The key factor in Utah’s loss was the Jazz being a little worse in the 3-point department. The Suns were 51.5% on 3’s (17 of 33) and the Jazz shot 35.3% (12 of 34).

Utah was one of the few teams that won the regular-season series over Los Angeles in 2019-20, going 2-1 outright and ATS vs. the Clippers last season. The last time they met the Jazz beat a Clippers team that had both Leonard and SG Paul George in the lineup, which was a rare regular-season sight, in Los Angeles 120-107 as 7.5-point underdogs.

Clippers at Jazz: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:38 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Clippers -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Jazz +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Clippers -3.5 (-110) | Jazz +3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 221.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Clippers at Jazz: Key Injuries

Clippers

  • PF Marcus Morris (knee) out

Jazz

  • None

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Clippers at Jazz: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 116, Clippers 110

Money line (ML)

The better play is Utah plus the points, but I’m down to sprinkle a quarter-unit on JAZZ (+135) with the plan of betting the spread heavier. The Clippers have lost five straight in Utah and the Jazz being home underdogs is pretty rare. The Jazz have been spotted points in Utah just four times since 2018—and are 3-1 outright in that situation with a 5.8-point average margin of victory.

Against the spread (ATS)

Not only are the Jazz 4-0 ATS as home underdogs since 2018, but they have the third-highest cover percentage as underdogs in that time span. It’s a perfect buy-low spot for the Jazz, who’ve lost three straight ATS but are completely healthy.

The Jazz’s 3-point shooting hasn’t come around yet, but they led the NBA in 3-point percentage last season and will break out of their slump eventually. New Year’s Day is the perfect time for the Jazz to turn it around from deep after three consecutive subpar shooting performances. Also, Utah is the best rebounding team in the league and Los Angeles is a net negative in rebounds per game. GIMME JAZZ +3.5 (-110) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

The market is hammering the Under, driving it down from the 225-point opener to the current price. Aside from the stinker vs. the Mavericks, the Clippers’ offense has looked great this season: Seventh in both offensive rating and 3-point percentage. Plus, I’ve already stated why the Jazz are due for a slump-buster performance from their offense.

PASS ON THE TOTAL. 

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Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s Phoenix Suns at Utah Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Utah Jazz (2-1) hope to ring in the new year with a home win over the Phoenix Suns (3-1). Tip-off is Thursday night at 9:05 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake. Below, we analyze the Suns at Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Suns at Jazz: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 3:05 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Suns +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Jazz -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Suns +3.5 (-105) | Jazz -3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Suns at Jazz: Key Injuries

Suns

  • SF Abdel Nader (concussion) out
  • PF Jalen Smith (ankle) out

Jazz

  • PF Derrick Favors (knee) probable

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Suns at Jazz: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Suns 109, Jazz 99

Money line (ML)

The Jazz have absolutely dominated this series. While the Suns picked up a win in February, Utah has beaten them in 15 of the last 17 matchups. The last game was in Utah, though.

Phoenix is allowing the fewest points in the league so far this season and have really played fantastically for the last game and a half. The Jazz lost their home opener and will struggle against a healthy Suns squad. This is the first time all season Phoenix are underdogs. Take the SUNS (+145).

Against the spread (ATS)

The Suns are 3-1 ATS, covering the spread in all three of their victories and losing when they were favored once. The Jazz are 1-2 ATS so far. Both are in the top-10 in point differential. Phoenix is No. 3 and the Jazz are No. 9. Look for a fun matchup between Utah’s Donovan Mitchell and the Suns’ Devin Booker. Take the SUNS +3.5 (-105). 

Over/Under (O/U)

The Suns allow the fewest points in the league, giving up only 98.5 points per game, and the Jazz allow 108.3 PPG. Between the two teams, in seven games this season, only one game has gone Over. All four of the Suns’ games this season have gone Under. Take UNDER 219.5 POINTS (-110).

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Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Utah Jazz at Oklahoma City Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) host the Utah Jazz (1-1) Monday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off at Chesapeake Energy Center. Both teams last played Saturday with the Thunder winning and the Jazz taking a loss. Below, we analyze the Jazz-Thunder NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Jazz at Thunder: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Jazz -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Thunder +240 (bet $100 to win $240)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Jazz -7.5 (-110) | Thunder +7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 220.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Jazz at Thunder: Key Injuries

Jazz

  • PF Derrick Favors (knee) probable
  • G Shaquille Harrison (ankle) probable

Thunder

  • SF Trevor Ariza (not with team) out
  • SG Ty Jerome (ankle) out

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Jazz at Thunder: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 118, Thunder 106

Money line (ML)

The Jazz (-300) should win this handily but it’s not worth the risk of a money line bet. We’ll PASS on the ML and focus our bets on the spread and the Over/Under.

OKC beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-107 in its season-opener but will be facing a much deeper and more talented team Monday. Utah dropped the Portland Trail Blazers 120-100 on the road last Wednesday but took a 116-111 loss on home court against the Minnesota Timberwolves Saturday.

The Thunder took two of three games in last season’s head-to-head series, but that was before key offseason departures including PG Chris Paul and C Steven Adams.

Against the spread (ATS)

The JAZZ -7.5 (-110) are the team to back while needing them to win by at least 8 points. They covered easily as 2-point road favorites against the Blazers but were stunned as 9-point favorites against the ‘Wolves. The Thunder covered easily as 3-point dogs Saturday, but again, the degree of difficulty is being ramped up Monday.

Jazz C Rudy Gobert is the biggest mismatch on the floor at both ends of the court for the Thunder. He has grabbed 17 rebounds in each of his first two games of the season and has scored 20 and 18 points. Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is his team’s best player, but he’ll be kept busy against the Jazz’s backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley.

Over/Under (O/U)

Take the UNDER 220.5 (-110) with the Thunder falling shy of this number Saturday and the Jazz being 0-2 against the O/U thus far.

Last season’s meetings played to point totals of 195, 194 and 204 points. Despite the exodus of talent on the OKC side, Monday’s total sits at an inflated 220.5.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (1-0) take on the Utah Jazz (1-0) for both teams’ second game of the season. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Jazz: Betting odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Timberwolves +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Jazz -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +9.5 (-120) | Jazz -9.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Timberwolves at Jazz: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • G Jaylen Nowell (calf) out

Jazz

  • F Derrick Favors (knee) probable

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Timberwolves at Jazz: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 115, Timberwolves 108

Money line (ML)

The Jazz are in their home opener and the Wolves are playing on the road for the first time this season. Utah was stellar at home last season, going 21-10, while Minnesota was 11-21 on the road (before the bubble. It is early in the season, but Utah is the more talented team and won’t want to lose their first game at home. Take JAZZ (-400).

Against the spread (ATS)

Both teams won their season opener and covered the spread as favorites. Neither team was good against the spread last season. Minnesota had the league’s lowest cover percentage at 37.1% while Utah wasn’t much better at 47.4%.

The Wolves were 16-15 ATS on the road and Utah was 13-16 ATS at home. We don’t have much to go by this season, only one game in, but those trends from last season are enough to feel good about going WOLVES +9.5 (-120). 

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams’ season openers went Under. Last season, both teams went Over more than Under. Minnesota had a 56.2% Over percentage and Utah had an Over percentage of 54.5%. That said, the season is very early and teams do not yet have the rhythm they will have later on in the year. This total feels high. Take UNDER 228.5 (-110).

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