Milwaukee Bucks vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 08/01/2024, 06:00  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Utah Jazz visit the Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA on Monday night. The hosts are 25-11 and second in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 17-20 and 12th in the Western Conference. 

The Utah Jazz are currently in excellent form, having won seven of their last nine games, and they will aim to continue their strong performance after securing a notable 120-109 upset road win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday. In that game, Lauri Markkanen led the team with an impressive performance, contributing 33 points and 13 rebounds on 12-of-19 shooting, while Collin Sexton added 22 points along with 10 assists. Offensively, the Jazz are ranked 17th in the NBA, averaging 114.6 points per game, while the Bucks are allowing an average of 119.5 points per game. While the Jazz have faced challenges on the defensive end this season, allowing an average of 118.7 points per game, they exhibit strength in defensive rebounding, ranking fifth overall in this category. For the upcoming match, the Jazz have a full roster at their disposal. 

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to rebound from a recent dip in form, having lost three of their last four games, including a 112-108 road defeat to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. In that contest, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with an impressive performance, contributing 38 points and 17 rebounds, while Damian Lillard added 18 points along with eight assists. Offensively, the Bucks stand as the second-ranked scoring team in the league, averaging 124.3 points per game. Despite their offensive prowess, the Bucks have faced challenges on the defensive end this season, allowing an average of 119.5 points per game. However, they have confidence heading into this matchup, having won their last three encounters against their upcoming opponent. As they prepare for the game, the Bucks may face some lineup uncertainties, with Jae Crowder and Cameron Payne listed as doubts, and Damian Lillard expected to miss the match due to injury.