Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Prediction, Odds, Lines, Team Props – NBA, Jan. 7

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 07, 2023, 4:30 PM
  • The Jazz (20-21) are -1.5 favorites vs. the Bulls (18-21)
  • Total (Over/Under): 237.5 points
  • Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 8:00pm EST
  • Watch the game on NBCS-CHI & SportsNet RM

The Utah Jazz visit United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Chicago.

The Jazz are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Jazz vs Bulls Over/Under is 238.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 22-19 against the spread, while the Bulls are 19-19 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Bulls Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz-1.5 -110O 238.5 -110-125
Chicago Bulls +1.5 -110U 238.5 -110+105

Bulls vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Jazz will win Saturday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 51.2% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Jazz and Bulls, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 38 of their last 56 games (+17.48 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 38 of their last 61 games (+12.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 2H Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games (+12.62 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 3Q Spread in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.94 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 48 away games (+9.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 48 games (+13.58 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the Game Total Under in 42 of their last 70 games (+11.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 43 of their last 72 games (+11.05 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 25 of their last 39 games at home (+10.56 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have covered the 4Q Spread in 25 of their last 39 games at home (+9.66 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 22-19 (+1.1 Units / 2.44% ROI).

  • 20-21 against the Moneyline (-5.05 Units / -7.86% ROI)
  • 22-18 against the Over for game total points (+2.2 Units / 4.88% ROI)
  • 18-22 against the Under for game total points (-6.2 Units / -13.75% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Bulls have gone 19-19 (-1.9 Units / -4.43% ROI).

  • 18-21 against the Moneyline (-1.5 Units / -2.83% ROI)
  • 19-20 against the Over for game total points (-3 Units / -6.99% ROI)
  • 20-19 against the Under for game total points (-0.9 Units / -2.1% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 29 of their last 80 games (-27.76 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 66 games (-27.65 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 32 of their last 88 games (-25.75 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 28 of their last 76 games (-24.88 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Chicago Bulls have only covered the 3Q Spread in 31 of their last 80 games (-23.48 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 32 of their last 91 games (-41.42 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Moneyline in 43 of their last 91 games (-35.70 Units / -13% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 4Q Spread in 35 of their last 91 games (-27.60 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 60 games (-25.58 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 85 games (-21.65 Units / -17% ROI)

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Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Chicago Bulls

The Jazz are 24-8 (.750) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .511

The Jazz are 52-8 (.867) when shooting 40% or better from three since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .731

The Jazz are 56-21 (.727) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .543

The Jazz are 91-27 (.771) when winning the rebounding margin since the start of the 2020-21 season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .697

Chicago Bulls: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Bulls are 24-5 (.828) when forcing an eFG of 50% or worse since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .768

The Bulls are 3-29 (.094) when allowing an eFG of 60% or better since the start of the 2020-21 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .141

The Bulls are 15-16 (.484) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .552

The Bulls are 14-10 (.583) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

Injury Report: Bulls vs. JazzSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 7

  • Alex Caruso (Bulls): Caruso is OUT for Friday’s (Jan 6) game against Philadelphia.
  • Javonte Green (Bulls): Green is OUT for Friday’s (Jan 6) game against Philadelphia.
  • Lonzo Ball (Bulls): Ball is expected to miss at least a few months, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
  • Collin Sexton (Jazz): Sexton is OUT for Saturday’s (Jan 7) game against Chicago.

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have made 15.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.5

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 2.7 (72 assists/ 27 TOs) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.6

The Jazz have made 14.6 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 12.3

The Jazz have averaged 117.5 points per game (5,404 points/46 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.3

Chicago Bulls Offensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have an eFG% of 43% in close and late situations this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 52%

The Bulls have averaged 15.2 turnovers per game (213 turnovers/14 games) this season — 10th highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.3

The Bulls have averaged 8.5 turnovers per game (119 turnovers/14 games) in the second half this season — tied for highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Bulls have 19.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2020-21 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 21.9

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 35.1 defensive rebounds per game (3,403 rebounds/97 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 33.8

The Jazz have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (6,112 rebounds/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 34.1

The Jazz have averaged 7.9 steals per game (119 steals/15 games) this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Jazz have averaged 5.0 blocks per game (851 blocks/169 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8

Chicago Bulls Defensive Stats & Trends

The Bulls have averaged 5.7 blocks per game (80 blocks/14 games) this season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (415 blocks/96 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Bulls have 114 steals this season — tied for 7th most among NBA teams

The Bulls have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (719 blocks/168 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.8


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