The Utah Jazz (42-30) will travel to the United Center to meet the Chicago Bulls (21-52). The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 23, 2019, and will air on WGN Channel 9.
Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls ATS Odds
The Bulls come in on a high note after beating the Washington Wizards in their last game, 126-120, as 4.5-point underdogs. The Jazz, meanwhile, were topped by the Atlanta Hawks, 117-114, and failed to cover as 7.5-point underdogs. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Chicago game finished 17 points over the projected point total of 229, while the Utah game finished 5 points over the projected point total of 226.
The Bulls forced 16 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.3 (above their season average of 19.1). Utah, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.2 (above their season average of 22.8). Chicago rallied around Lauri Markkanen, who recorded 32 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Donovan Mitchell led the way for Utah, contributing 34 points.
In their first matchup this season, Mitchell led the Jazz to a 110-102 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 34 points. Utah was unable to cover as a 12-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 212 points, which was just over the projected point total of 207. One of Utah’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They made 25 trips to the line, while Chicago went 17 times.
Of the Jazz’s 72 games, 37 have finished under the total. Utah holds records of 42-30 straight up (SU) and 38-32-2 against the spread (ATS).
Coinciding with Utah, a little over half of Bulls games have finished under the total. Further, Chicago is 21-52 SU and 33-38-2 ATS.
Chicago might have trouble finding the bottom of the net as they clash against one of the NBA’s best defenses. Utah ranks second in defensive efficiency, while the Bulls rank 28th in offensive efficiency.
Utah Jazz at Chicago Bulls Odds Pick
NBA Tip: SU Winner – Jazz, ATS Winner – Jazz, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Jazz average 48.9 points in the paint per game, which ranks 13th in the league. The Bulls rank 16th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.9).
- Utah ranks third in blocks per game (5.8) while Chicago ranks 25th (4.4).
- The Jazz rank second in three pointers allowed per game (28.1) while the Bulls rank 21st (33.2).
- Utah ranks 13th in second chance points per game (13.4) while Chicago ranks 29th (10.7).
- Chicago ranks 17th in fast break points per game (12.1) while Utah ranks 26th (10.1).
- The Jazz rank second in rebounds allowed per game (42.8) while the Bulls rank 24th (46.2).
- The Bulls rank 14th in steals allowed per game (7.5) while the Jazz rank 27th (8.5).
- Utah averages 16.3 points off turnovers per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. Chicago ranks 17th in points off turnovers allowed per game (16.8).
- Utah ranks first in assists allowed per game (21.5) while Chicago ranks 22nd (25.4).
- In games where they allow less than 100 points, Utah is 18-4 and Chicago is 8-5.
- The Bulls are 17-33 when they reach the century mark, while the Jazz are 40-18.
- Chicago is 14-22 ATS at home, while Utah is 20-16-1 ATS on the road.
- In 37 road games, the Jazz have 19 overs and 18 unders.
- The Bulls have 21 unders and 15 overs in 36 home games.
Bettings Trends:
- The Jazz are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Bulls are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Utah has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Chicago has 3 overs, 1 under and 1 push.
- During their last five games, the Jazz have scored an average of 120.2 points per game (9.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 105.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average).
- The Bulls’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.8, down from 7.6 for the season.
