The Chicago Bulls head west to face the struggling Utah Jazz in a late-season matchup at the Delta Center. Chicago has won six of their last 10 games and holds the 10th spot in the Eastern Conference, clinging to a play-in berth. Meanwhile, Utah is sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, dropping eight straight games. Can Chicago cover the spread against a weak Jazz defense, or will Utah catch the Bulls slipping in a potential trap game?
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Betting RFecords
- Chicago ATS Record: 34-32-1 (15-17 ATS on the road)
- Utah ATS Record: 36-32-0 (8-25 ATS at home)
- Head-to-Head: Chicago has covered in 4 of the last 5 meetings
- Chicago’s Last 10: 6-4 SU, 8-2 ATS
- Utah’s Last 10: 2-8 SU, 3-7 ATS
Matchup Breakdown
Chicago Bulls Overview
Chicago comes into this game playing strong basketball, covering the spread in eight of their last 10 games. The Bulls are averaging 116.6 PPG (8th), shooting a respectable 46.4% from the field (16th) and 36.4% from three-point range (12th). Chicago ranks 3rd in made threes per game (15.6) and 2nd in three-point attempts (42.7), giving them a clear perimeter advantage over Utah’s weak three-point defense.
The Bulls have also been efficient from the free-throw line, shooting **80.8% (3rd)**, which could be a deciding factor in a close game. Their ability to stretch the floor with consistent perimeter shooting gives them a solid edge against Utah’s vulnerable defense.
Defensively, Chicago allows 120.0 PPG (28th), which is an area of concern. However, they’ve held opponents under 110 points in four of their last six games. If their perimeter defense holds up, the Bulls should have no trouble covering the spread against Utah.
Utah Jazz Overview
Utah has been a disaster on both ends of the floor, ranking last in defensive efficiency and allowing 120.0 PPG (28th). They allow opponents to shoot 47.4% from the field (25th) and a league-worst 14.8 made threes per game.
Lauri Markkanen has been the lone bright spot for the Jazz, averaging 24.1 PPG while shooting 39.3% from deep. However, Markkanen is listed as questionable for this matchup, which could further weaken Utah’s offensive outlook.
Utah ranks 30th in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.9) and 30th in steals allowed (7.4 per game), highlighting their defensive deficiencies. Their poor home record (8-25 SU) and inability to protect the paint make it difficult to back them, even as home underdogs.
Key Stats
| Category | Chicago | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 116.6 (8th) | 120.0 (28th) |
| Field Goal % | 46.4% (16th) | 47.4% (25th) |
| Three-Point % | 36.4% (12th) | 35.9% (15th) |
| Three-Point Made | 15.6 (3rd) | 14.8 (30th) |
| Free Throw % | 80.8% (3rd) | 76.7% (4th) |
| Rebounds | 45.4 (7th) | 43.3 (11th) |
| Assists | 28.7 (7th) | 29.1 (29th) |
| Turnovers | 14.7 (20th) | 11.8 (30th) |
| Points Allowed | 120.0 (28th) | 116.6 (19th) |
