The Utah Jazz (24-26) welcome the Milwaukee Bucks (33-16) to the Delta Center Sunday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s'lines around the Bucks vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
Season series: Jazz lead 1-0 with 132-116 win in Milwaukee on Jan. 8
The Jazz lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 127-124 Thursday, failing to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. Utah has lost 3 straight games and has failed to cover in each. It is 29-21 against the spread (ATS) this season and 3-4 ATS over its last 7 games. The Jazz have covered 4 of their last 6 at home. They are led by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 23.6 points per game.
The Bucks beat the Dallas Mavericks 129-117 Saturday on the road despite being down 24 at the end of the 1st quarter. Milwaukee snapped a 2-game losing streak with the win and is 1-2 ATS in the last 3. The Bucks are 19-29-1 ATS on the season and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 games on the road. Milwaukee is led by F Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.3 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game.