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NBA Betting Preview: Jazz vs Bulls

The Utah Jazz tip off against the Chicago Bulls in this NBA clash. Our betting preview features expert NBA predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Under 246.5 Looks the Best Option

The Jazz and the Bulls are unlikely to reach the 246.5 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under bet at -114 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

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Jazz Overtime Win in Previous H2H

Utah Jazz won their previous game by a 123-112 scoreline. It was on the road against Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Keyonte George led the way with 32 points, while Lauri Markkanen added 28 and Kevin Love chipped in 11.

Chicago Bulls were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 119-113 reverse against Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Tre Jones scored 34 points, with Matas Buzelis adding 19 and Nikola Vucevic 14.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Jazz beat the Bulls in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 150-147 (OT) scoreline at Delta Center. The Bulls have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Bulls logo Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Jazz logo Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
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Utah Jazz – Last 10 Games

4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. The Jazz are averaging 116.8 points, 42.1 rebounds, 30.3 assists, 8.2 steals and 3.8 blocks while shooting 47.9% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line. The opposition have an average of 125.5 points and 46.1 rebounds per contest.

Lauri Markkanen is averaging 22.8 points, Jusuf Nurkic 7.0 rebounds and Isaiah Collier 7.4 assists, while Keyonte George averages 2.6 (40.0%) 3-pointers made.

Chicago Bulls – Last 10 Games

The Bulls have won 4 and lost 6 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 109.9 points, 46.7 rebounds, 28.7 assists, 5.3 steals and 5.4 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field and 79.0% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 114.3 points and 45.8 rebounds.

Nikola Vucevic is averaging 17.2 points and 9.4 rebounds, Tre Jones 6.5 assists and Matas Buzelis 2.2 (32.8%) 3-pointers.

Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Prediction & Picks

Approach Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely correct score outcome and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

The -114 for Under 246.5 points to be scored in this NBA game looks like great value. Our pick is that the teams might not collectively reach this total.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together basketball forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest NBA stats to shape our predictions.

Key Jazz vs Bulls stats:

  • The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 Jazz games.
  • The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Jazz games.
  • The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Jazz games on the road.
  • The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Bulls games.
  • The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Bulls games.
  • The 246.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 Bulls games at home.

Under 246.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks make it a 53.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Published 02:55, 14 January 2026

Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Under 246.5
Spread Bulls -2.5
Result & BTTS 120 Bulls / No

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Under 246.5 on the total, Bulls to cover the -2.5 spread and Bulls/BTTS No on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Jazz Jazz logo 118 - 123 Bulls logo Bulls

The Bulls to win by a 123-118 scoreline could be worth a chance. There’s a big potential return if you can land this bet on the money and it should provide some entertainment.

Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Giving Bulls Plenty of Respect

The Chicago Bulls odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -139 betting favorites to land victory in this NBA game which means a 58% chance of winning. At +118, Utah Jazz are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 246.5. The Totals offers basketball bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 246.5, then the odds are -114.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some basketball bettors prefer to look at the micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

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Bulls Have Picked Up Five Wins From Last Ten Home Games

The Bulls own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 111.40 points scored and 114.90 points allowed.

The Jazz have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, averaging 118.40 points on offense and surrendering 125.00 on defense.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O246.5 U246.5
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Home Stats 5-5 226.30 111.40 114.90 1 9
Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Away Stats 4-6 243.40 118.40 125.00 5 5
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O246.5 = Games Over 246.5 Points
  • U246.5 = Games Under 246.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Utah Jazz logo Utah Jazz Stats
Chicago Bulls logo Chicago Bulls Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Utah Jazz Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Lauri Markkanen 33 35.98 922 71 27.9 2.2 2.9 7.2 0.5 1.0
Keyonte George 38 34.36 905 263 23.8 6.9 2.6 4.2 0.3 1.0
Walker Kessler 5 30.8 72 15 14.4 3.0 1.2 10.8 1.8 1.4

Chicago Bulls Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Josh Giddey 30 32.78 577 270 19.2 9.0 1.9 9.0 0.4 0.9
Nikola Vucevic 38 30.68 624 139 16.4 3.7 1.8 9.3 0.5 0.7
Matas Buzelis 39 27.96 584 66 15.0 1.7 1.8 5.3 1.4 0.7

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Utah Jazz Lineups

12 Jan NBA
Jazz 123-112 Cavaliers
10 Jan NBA
Hornets 150-95 Jazz
08 Jan NBA
Mavericks 114-116 Jazz
07 Jan NBA
Jazz 125-129 Thunder
05 Jan NBA
Jazz 117-137 Trail Blazers
03 Jan NBA
Jazz 114-123 Warriors
01 Jan NBA
Jazz 101-118 Clippers
30 Dec NBA
Celtics 129-119 Jazz
27 Dec NBA
Jazz 127-114 Spurs
26 Dec NBA
Pistons 129-131 Jazz

Previous Chicago Bulls Lineups

13 Jan NBA
Bulls 113-119 Rockets
10 Jan NBA
Mavericks 107-125 Bulls
07 Jan NBA
Bulls 93-108 Pistons
05 Jan NBA
Bulls 101-115 Celtics
03 Jan NBA
Hornets 112-99 Bulls
02 Jan NBA
Magic 114-121 Bulls
31 Dec NBA
Pelicans 118-134 Bulls
29 Dec NBA
Timberwolves 136-101 Bulls
27 Dec NBA
Bucks 112-103 Bulls
26 Dec NBA
76ers 102-109 Bulls

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 34 7 0.829 121.3 108.1 13.2 20-3 14-4 7-2 27-6 8-2 4W
Pistons 28 10 0.737 117.8 111.2 6.6 15-4 13-6 7-3 20-6 6-4 1L
Nuggets 27 13 0.675 122.7 117.5 5.2 11-6 16-7 4-1 17-7 5-5 2W
Spurs 27 13 0.675 117.6 112.8 4.8 13-5 14-8 7-1 15-11 4-6 2L
Timberwolves 27 14 0.659 120.3 114.6 5.7 15-6 12-8 4-4 14-10 7-3 2W
Knicks 25 14 0.641 119.5 114.9 4.6 16-4 9-10 5-3 18-11 5-5 1W
Lakers 24 14 0.632 116.5 116.4 0.1 11-7 13-7 4-5 18-10 5-5 1W
Rockets 23 14 0.622 117.9 110.8 7.1 12-2 11-12 2-4 12-13 6-4 1W
Celtics 24 15 0.615 116.6 110.1 6.5 12-7 12-8 6-4 17-9 6-4 2L
Suns 24 16 0.6 114.8 112.2 2.6 14-5 10-11 8-4 20-13 7-3 1L
Raptors 24 17 0.585 113.9 112.3 1.6 13-9 11-8 4-8 21-12 6-4 1L
76ers 22 16 0.579 117.1 115.2 1.9 10-9 12-7 8-4 17-13 6-4 1W
Magic 22 18 0.55 116.2 115 1.2 13-7 9-11 5-4 15-14 5-5 1W
Cavaliers 22 19 0.537 119.8 117.7 2.1 14-10 8-9 7-3 14-13 5-5 1L
Warriors 21 19 0.525 115.4 113.6 1.8 13-6 8-13 5-3 14-12 6-4 1L
Heat 21 19 0.525 119.6 117.8 1.8 14-6 7-13 3-3 12-11 6-4 1W
Hawks 20 22 0.476 118.3 118.9 -0.6 7-11 13-11 4-3 10-15 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 19 21 0.475 116.3 118.9 -2.6 10-10 9-11 4-4 16-13 7-3 1L
Bulls 18 21 0.462 117.2 120.8 -3.6 11-9 7-12 3-7 13-14 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 17 22 0.436 114.9 116.2 -1.3 9-11 8-11 5-3 14-13 4-6 1W
Bucks 17 23 0.425 112.7 115.7 -3 9-10 8-13 5-4 13-14 5-5 2L
Clippers 16 23 0.41 112.1 113.5 -1.4 10-9 6-14 4-4 10-14 8-2 3W
Mavericks 15 25 0.375 113 116.8 -3.8 11-10 4-15 3-6 8-17 4-6 1W
Jazz 14 25 0.359 119.1 126.9 -7.8 9-12 5-13 0-8 8-18 4-6 1W
Hornets 14 26 0.35 116.1 116.7 -0.6 7-12 7-14 4-4 11-18 4-6 1L
Nets 11 26 0.297 108.7 113.8 -5.1 5-15 6-11 3-7 8-16 3-7 4L
Wizards 10 28 0.263 112.8 124 -11.2 6-13 4-15 2-4 7-18 5-5 3L
Kings 10 30 0.25 110.2 121.2 -11 7-13 3-17 2-7 8-24 3-7 2W
Pacers 9 31 0.225 110.8 118.4 -7.6 7-15 2-16 2-7 7-19 3-7 3W
Pelicans 9 33 0.214 114.9 122.4 -7.5 6-18 3-15 3-6 4-24 1-9 2L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak