The Utah Jazz (20-21) battle the Chicago Bulls (18-21) Saturday. Tip from the United Center in the Windy City is set for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Bulls odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
The Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 131-114 Thursday, covering as a 7-point road favorite. Utah pushed its season-long against-the-spread (ATS) record to 22-19. Utah is just 2-4 ATS over its last 6. The Jazz’s strength is offense, ranking 3rd in the NBA in points per game (117.5).
The Bulls, on the other hand, beat the 76ers 126-112, covering as a 5-point road underdog Friday evening. Chicago is now 19-18-2 ATS on the season and 7-2-1 ATS over its last 10 games. The Bulls rank 4th in the NBA in field goal percentage (48.9%).
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Jazz at Bulls odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Jazz -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Bulls +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Jazz -1.5 (-105) | Bulls +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 237.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Jazz at Bulls key injuries
Jazz
- G Collin Sexton (hamstring) out
Bulls
- G Lonzo Ball (knee) out
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
Jazz at Bulls picks and predictions
Prediction
Bulls 122, Jazz 118
Moneyline
BET BULLS (+100).
Chicago is 10-9 straight up at home this season while Utah is 8-14 on the road. The Bulls are also 4-1-1 ATS over their last 6 and 4-2 straight up over that span. After a red-hot start to the season, the Jazz have cooled off, winning just 1 of their last 6 games.
Utah ranks 26th in opponents’ field goal percentage (48.4%), which, given the Bulls are ultra-efficient offensively, should be problematic for the road side. The Jazz rank 7th in offensive rebounding rate, a source for extra opportunities, but the Bulls rank 6th in defensive rebounding rate.
The strength-on-weakness matchups make playing the BULLS (+100) the best bet in this battle.
Against the spread
PASS.
At a spread of this size, I’d rather play the even-money moneyline odds.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 237.5 (-105).
The Jazz’s weakness defensively coupled with the Bulls’ efficient offense should result in the home side scoring with ease. Chicago is 19-19-1 O/U this season while Utah is 22-19.
The Jazz have gone Over in 3 of their last 4, and the Bulls have gone Over in 6 of their last 8. The Jazz and Bulls both rank 12th and 14th in pace respectively, so while neither plays at an extremely fast pace, they both play fast.
Ultimately, back the OVER 237.5 (-105).
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