The Milwaukee Bucks (52-20) and Utah Jazz (35-37) will square off on Friday night in Utah. The Utah Jazz odds of winning may be slim against Milwaukee, but they will try to lean on their home-court advantage.
This will be one of those NBA matchups where Milwaukee will feel confident, but they cannot take the Jazz for granted. Overall, the Bucks are 4-1 over their past five games.
The Jazz are 3-2 in their past five games. Utah was most recently defeated by the Trail Blazers, but Utah has performed well for the most part in recent action.
Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM EST on Friday night at the Vivint Arena in Utah. Let’s take a look at the Bucks vs Jazz prediction, odds, and NBA spread betting analysis.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Utah Jazz Odds
The official odds have yet to be released for the game. The Bucks, who will likely be favored, have a strong chance of winning. Milwaukee has performed well all season long.
The real question is whether or not Milwaukee can cover the spread. It needs to be noted that the Bucks cruised to a win in their first game versus the Jazz in Milwaukee, winning by a final score of 123-97. Although, it could be a different story in Utah on Friday.
As the NBA schedule continues on, this will be a pivotal game for the Jazz. They are just a half-game out of a play-in spot as of this story’s publication, so we can expect Utah to leave it all on the floor in this game.
Let’s take a closer look at the Bucks vs Jazz prediction.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Utah Jazz Matchup Information
Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz
Location of the Game: Vivint Arena, Utah.
Date and Time: Friday, March 24, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET.
How to Watch: BSW
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have the best record in the NBA. Everyone understandably points to Giannis Antetokunmpo for their success, and he certainly deserves a good amount of credit. Milwaukee’s all-around roster has impressed, though.
Giannis is averaging over 31 points per game, 12 rebounds per game, and 5.5 assists per game. Jrue Holiday is averaging 19 points and over seven assists per contest.
Milwaukee has six different players averaging double-digit points or more. They aren’t always the most efficient team, but the Bucks play well enough on defense and can obviously hold their own on offense.
After reviewing the Bucks’ NBA player stats, let’s take a look at their NBA team stats.
Milwaukee is eighth in points per game, 12th in assists per game, first in rebounds per game, 20th in turnovers per game, 20th in field goal percentage, and 11th in three-point percentage.
To summarize, this Bucks’ squad is dangerous, well-balanced, and more than capable of earning a road win versus the Jazz.
Utah Jazz
Underdogs have had a difficult time in Milwaukee Bucks games this year. Utah needs to utilize its home-court advantage and jump out to a fast start if they want to win this affair.
The Jazz have been led by Lauri Markkanen this year. He’s averaging just shy of 26 points per game and 8.6 rebounds per contest. Markkanen, however, has been ruled out for Friday.
Utah, for the season, is ranked sixth in points per game, ninth in assists per game, fifth in rebounds per game, 27th in turnovers per game, 16th in field goal percentage, and 17th in three-point percentage.
The Jazz have a strong offensive attack, but it will be difficult for them to find their rhythm without Markkanen on the floor.
It is now time to share our Bucks vs Jazz prediction.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Utah Jazz Betting Picks
NBA picks requires knowledge of the league and its teams, as well as an ability to interpret statistical data.
Although Utah could make things interesting, go ahead and place your betting selection on the Bucks in this contest.
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