The Utah Jazz host the Chicago Bulls, Wednesday Feb 9, as the Jazz look for their third straight win over the Bulls. They beat the Bulls twice by a combined 33 points. NBA oddsmakers have the Jazz as -1 point home favorites over the Bulls with the over/under set at 194.5. Be sure to check Bulls vs Jazz NBA Point Spreads and get your predictions in early.
The Bulls (34-16) (11-12 V) have won seven of ten, but have lost two straight on the road. The Bulls have struggled at their end of the court in the past two games. Before Friday night's 101-90 loss to Golden State, the Central Division leaders hadn't allowed more than 96 points in 13 consecutive games and were 11-2 over that stretch. Chicago followed with a 109-103 loss to Portland on Monday night, its third of five consecutive road games. The Bulls allowed the Trail Blazers to shoot 51.5 percent and post a 40-18 advantage in free-throw attempts. "Every aspect of the defense was missing. This is two games in a row we've put ourselves in a bad position by not guarding," Thibodeau said. With the defensive-minded Thibodeau's help, Chicago has held opponents under the century mark in 37 games and allowed more than 100 points in three consecutive games only once, from Dec. 1-4.
The Jazz (24-28-1) (17-10 H) have lost six of ten and three of five at home. Utah has struggled for consistency, having alternated wins and losses in its last seven games. Among those losses are its first back-to-back home defeats. The Jazz haven't dropped three consecutive home games since April 7-14, 2007, and enter this game with some momentum after rallying for a 107-104 win at Sacramento on Monday night. Utah trailed by six with 6:17 remaining, but Paul Millsap scored six straight points to start a 16-7 run. Millsap finished with 18 points, while Al Jefferson had his fifth straight 20-point game with a team-best 23. "It's not a pretty win, but at least it's a win. I'm hoping this gets us back on track," said point guard Deron Williams, who added 21 points in his third game back from a wrist injury. Williams averaged 24.5 points on 76.9 percent shooting (20 of 26) in last season's sweep of the Bulls and also had 23 assists. Point guard Deron Williams added 21 points in his third game back from a wrist injury. Williams averaged 24.5 points on 76.9 percent shooting (20 of 26) in last season's sweep of the Bulls and also had 23 assists. The Bulls haven't dropped three straight since a season-high, 10-game slide from Feb. 27-March 19, 2010, but might have trouble avoiding that feat as they've lost 11 of 14 at EnergySolutions Arena.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Utah.
- Under is 5-2-1 in the last 8 meetings.
- Bulls are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Utah.
- Underdog is 11-4 ATS in the last 15 meetings.
Bulls vs Jazz
When: Wed, Feb 9, 9:00 PM ET
Pick: Bulls +1
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