The Milwaukee Bucks will play against the Utah Jazz on Sunday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. The Bucks will be playing for the second consecutive night. Both teams are meeting for the second time this season, with the Jazz winning the first. Milwaukee is coming off an impressive win against the Dallas Mavericks, where Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 78 points, nine rebounds and 18 assists. The Jazz lost their last game at home 124-127 and currently they are in 10th place in the Western conference.
Preview
Recently, the Bucks have struggled for wins and are going 1-2. They lost by 25 points in the first half against the Mavericks on Saturday, ultimately ending the first half on a 15-0 run, indicating poor defense and explosive offense. The Bucks have been inconsistent with their defensive identity. However, their offense and three-point shooting have been good. The Jazz, on the other hand, are currently going 2–6. The Jazz have a net rating of -2.3, which ranks 23rd, their three-point shooting is 35.7%. Their offensive rating is 116.6, which ranks 15th, and their defensive rating is 118.9, which ranks 25th.
Starting lineup
For the Bucks, the expected lineup will likely include Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Robin Lopez. Meanwhile, for the Jazz, Kris Dunn, Collin Sexton, Simon Fontecchio, Lauri Markkanen and John Collins will be the starting five.
Betting tips & Prediction
Giannis Antetokoumpo scored 48 points in his last game and is averaging 31.3 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists. His point prop is set over/under 33.5 and is favored to exceed or reach this mark. Damian Lillard is averaging 25.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.8 assists on 60.3% and 35.1% three-point shooting. His point prop is set at 27.5 over/under and is favorable to exceed or match it.
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Utah Jazz is slightly favored to win at home, with a -1 point spread and -115 on the moneyline. The game is expected to be tightly contested. The Jazz have been resting for a few days, which gives them an edge in the upcoming contest.
