Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls odds, starters, injury reports, predictions
The Utah Jazz square off with the Chicago Bulls in tonight’s action. It’ll be the second consecutive game that sees the Jazz play an Eastern Conference contender.
In their last contest, the Jazz (42-26) gave the defending champions a run for their money. They shot poorly vs the Milwaukee Bucks, and still only lost by 6.
The Bulls (41-27) aren’t quite as imposing as the Bucks, but they’re still a difficult out. As of this moment, it’s hard to know what version of the Bulls the Jazz will be seeing. Zach LaVine is listed as probable, while Lonzo Ball is altogether out.
Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Odds Tonight
According to WynnBet, the Jazz are 5.5 point favorites to take home a victory tonight, and a -230 point favorite on the money line. The Bulls are a +190 money line underdog.
The over/under is presently at 226.0 points.
Utah Jazz Starting Lineup
Bojan Bogdanovic is sitting this one out with a calf strain. Quin Snyder will likely roll out a lineup of Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Royce O’Neale, Rudy Gay and Rudy Gobert to start this contest.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
Besides Bogdanovic, Trent Forrest is listed as questionable with a wrist injury, Udoka Azubuike has been ruled out with an ankle injury, and Danuel House Jr. has been ruled out with a knee injury.
Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls Prediction
There are a lot of factors to consider in this one. Most of them are injuries.
If Zach Lavine doesn’t suit up, the Jazz should walk away with an easy victory tonight. True, the Bulls still roster DeMar DeRozan. He’s having a remarkable season. Nikola Vucevic is still a borderline All-Star contributor as well. They still don’t project as having enough to overcome the Jazz.
On the other hand, this is anyone’s contest with Lavine in the mix. The Jazz are compromised by the absences of both Bogdanovic and O’Neale. Rudy Gay is a valuable reserve, but he’s not as reliable a three-point threat or as mobile a wing as either of the two. His presence in the starting lineup forces Snyder to modify his game plan.
With LaVine listed as probable, we’re picking a Bulls win. The Jazz’s perimeter defense is compromised with the relatively slow-footed Gay at the 4 spot, and the Bulls are stacked with perimeter scorers.
Still, we’re not confident. If you’ve got an appetite for risk, this is a good game to bet against WynnBet on. Otherwise, we’d recommend staying away from it.
Prediction: Bulls 117, Jazz 114
Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls TV Channel
Bulls fans should check out NBC Sports Chicago to catch this contest, while Utah Jazz faithful should find it on AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain.
Utah Jazz Schedule and Next Game
The Jazz are up against the injury-riddled Los Angeles Clippers on March 16th.
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It’s another trip to the Big Apple for the Jazzmen next. They’ll play the New York Knicks on the 20th, and the Brooklyn Nets the very next day. After taking in the sights and sounds, they face the Boston Celtics on March 23rd.