by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Mar 23, 2023
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Friday, March 24, 2023
Venue: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, UT
Where to Watch: Sportsnet RM
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Bucks -7, Jazz +7; Over/Under: 236.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Bucks -7, Jazz +7; Over/Under: 236.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Bucks -7, Jazz +7; Over/Under: 236.5 points
Season Record
Milwaukee Bucks: 52-20 (1st place, Central Division)
Utah Jazz: 35-37 (4th place, Northwest Division)
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Milwaukee Bucks: 7-3 last 10
Utah Jazz: 4-6 last 10
Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Preview and Analysis
The Bucks are coming into this game with a 52-20 record overall and they are 22-13 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game on a 2 game winning streak with wins coming against the Toronto Raptors and the San Antonio Spurs in their last game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in points in that game with 31 while Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis each were next on the team with 19 points. Khris Middleton led the team in assists in that game with 10 while Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team in rebounds with 14. They were 52% from the field, 34.9% from 3-point range, and 54.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 116.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 112.1 PPG against them. The Bucks have an ATS record of 40-27-5 this season and their O/U record is 35-37.
The Jazz are coming into this game with a 35-37 record overall and they are 22-14 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are entering this game off of a loss against the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game. Lauri Markkanen led the team in points in that game with 40 while Kris Dunn was next on the team with 15 points. Talen Horton-Tucker led the team in assists in that game with 7 while Lauri Markkanen led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 47.6% from the field, 31.4% from 3-point range, and 72.2% from the free throw line with their shots in that game. Their offense is averaging 117.4 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 117.4 PPG against them. The Jazz have an ATS record of 40-30-2 this season and their O/U record is 41-29-2.
Bucks vs Jazz Prediction
The current betting odds have the Bucks listed as a 7 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Bucks are 52-20 overall this season making them the best team in the East and the entire NBA right now. They have been rolling lately with 2 wins in a row now and they have also been good in their road games with a 22-13 road record. The Jazz haven't been that great this season though as they have a losing 35-37 record overall and have lost a lot of their talent from last season through trades. They are still good in their home games with a 22-14 home record but they just lost in their last game and will have a much tougher opponent here with the best team in the NBA. The Bucks have been rolling lately and they are only going to continue on their roll as there are 2 teams still looking to catch them for the number 1 seed in the East so the Bucks are going to be rolling right to the end of the season as they look to keep the number 1 seed in the East and get really hot for their deep playoff run. The best way to place a bet here is on the Bucks to cover the spread in this game.
Bucks Jazz Prediction: Our NBA Pick for Friday, March 24, 2023 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Bucks 124 Jazz 107.
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NBA Betting Trends
Milwaukee Bucks: 12-22 ATS after 3 straight games where they made 50% of their shots or better. 16-22 ATS after scoring 130 points or more. 30-21 OVER off a home win by 10 points or more.
Utah Jazz: 27-10 ATS as an underdog. 14-7 ATS revenging a road loss vs opponent. 10-3 OVER off a home loss.
Key Injuries
Milwaukee Bucks: J. Crowder (SF) Ques Fri - Calf. M. Leonard (PF) Ques Fri - Calf. G. Dragic (PG) Out indefinitely - Knee.
Utah Jazz: R. Gay (SF) Ques Fri - Back. C. Sexton (PG) Early April - Hamstring. J. Clarkson (PG) Out indefinitely - Finger.
Notable Quotes
“I've never in my career believed in seeding, but we're No. 1 right now, we should just take it. We should just keep on building good habits, take it and maybe it helps us in a playoff run.” - Giannis Antetokounmpo after their win against the Spurs in their game on Wednesday.
"We looked a step slow kind of on everything defensively tonight.” - Will Hardy after his team’s loss against the Trail Blazers in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Milwaukee Bucks
PG Jrue Holiday
SG Grayson Allen
SF Khris Middleton
PF Giannis Antetokounmpo
C Brook Lopez
Utah Jazz
PG Kris Dunn
SG Talen Horton-Tucker
SF Lauri Markkanen
PF Kelly Olynyk
C Walker Kessler
Statistical Leaders
Milwaukee Bucks
PPG: G. Antetokounmpo (31.2)
APG: J. Holiday (7.3)
Reb/G: G. Antetokounmpo (11.9)
Utah Jazz
PPG: L. Markkanen (25.7)
APG: K. Dunn (5.2)
Reb/G: L. Markkanen (8.6)
Coaches:
Milwaukee Bucks: Mike Budenholzer (5th season)
Utah Jazz: Will Hardy (1st season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
