Bulls vs Jazz Prediction NBA Picks 3/6/24

Utah Jazz (28-34) vs Chicago Bulls (29-32)

Game Info: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 9:00 pm (Delta Center)

Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +5 -- Over/Under: 230.5

The Chicago Bulls look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Utah Jazz need a win after losing 6 of their last 8 games. Here’s a Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz prediction.

Chicago Bulls Betting Preview

The Chicago Bulls recently beat the Cavs and Kings while losing to the Bucks. The Chicago Bulls are averaging 111.7 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.1 points on 46.9 percent shooting. DeMar DeRozan is averaging 22.9 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Coby White is averaging 19.6 points and 5.3 assists. Nikola Vucevic is the third double-digit scorer and Patrick Williams is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Chicago Bulls are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Chicago Bulls are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.

Utah Jazz Betting Preview

The Utah Jazz recently lost to the Magic and Heat, while beating the Wizards. The Utah Jazz are averaging 117.7 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 120.4 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 23.1 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Collin Sexton is averaging 18.1 points and 2.5 rebounds. Jordan Clarkson is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 8.5 rebounds. The Utah Jazz are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 82.5 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 39.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.4 rebounds per game.

Utah Jazz Player Facts

• John Collins ranks 23rd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (8.5) this season.
• Collin Sexton ranks 28th amongst qualified players for FT% (86.2%) this season.

Chicago Bulls Player Facts

• Alex Caruso ranks 2nd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.5) this season.
• Nikola Vucevic ranks 3rd in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (10.7) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent blocks per game this season (6.4).
• The Jazz rank 30th in the league for turnovers per game this season (15.8).
• The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (14.6).
• The Bulls rank 30th in the league for opponent three-point field goals attempts per game this season (39.5).

Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz prediction

I'm not running to the window to lay points with the Chicago Bulls on the road, but there's not much of a choice here. The Utah Jazz have been a mess over the last month, they're not playing defense and Markkanen and Kessler have already been ruled out. Tough spot for the Jazz, even if they're at home. The Chicago Bulls are the healthier team, they've won 3 straight games against the Jazz, and they're still a profitable 31-28-1 ATS on the season. There are better games out there on the Wednesday NBA card, but if forced to pick, give me the Bulls on the road. The Jazz are too banged up.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.