The Utah Jazz will travel to the United Center to take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The Jazz come into the game with a 14-25 record, holding the 13th spot in the Western Conference. Their recent form includes a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which might boost their confidence.
The Chicago Bulls have an 18-21 record and are ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. They hope to improve after a recent loss to the Houston Rockets. The game will be broadcast on CHSN, giving fans a chance to see if the Bulls can bounce back at home.
Utah Jazz Team Preview
The Utah Jazz have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong win against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 123-112. Keyonte George led the team with 32 points and 9 assists, while Lauri Markkanen added 28 points and 12 rebounds.
Despite their win over Cleveland, the Jazz faced a tough loss against the Charlotte Hornets, falling 95-150. In that game, Brice Sensabaugh managed to score 26 points. However, the team struggled with their overall shooting percentage at 40.9%.
Lauri Markkanen is a key player for the Jazz, averaging 27.9 points per game. Keyonte George also contributes significantly with 23.8 points per game. The team ranks high in free throws made, sitting third in the league with 21.5 per game.
Chicago Bulls Team Preview
The Chicago Bulls are coming off a recent loss to the Houston Rockets, where they were defeated by 6 points with a score of 119-113. In this game, Tre Jones stood out by scoring 34 points on impressive shooting. Nikola Vučević and Matas Buzelis also contributed with 14 and 19 points, respectively.
In their previous home game, the Bulls secured a convincing win against the Dallas Mavericks with an 18-point margin, ending with a score of 125-107. Ayo Dosunmu played a key role, scoring 20 points and handing out 8 assists. Nikola Vučević added 15 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, helping the Bulls to outplay their opponent.
On the season, the Bulls are averaging 117.2 points per game, ranking 12th in the league. They are effective in assists, ranking 4th with 29.3 per game. However, they struggle on defense, allowing 120.8 points per game, which ranks them 26th in the league. Nikola Vučević leads the team in rebounds per game with an average of 9.3, while Josh Giddey and Coby White are also key contributors when healthy.
Betting Prediction
The Jazz allow 126.9 points per game, which is the worst in the league. Their defense struggles, especially against the three-pointer, allowing 15.5 per game. The Bulls, on the other hand, score 117.2 points per game, placing them 12th in the league. This suggests that the Bulls could exploit the Jazz’s weak defense.
The Bulls rank fourth in assists per game, with 29.3. This shows they move the ball well, creating open shots. The Jazz’s defense allows 30.3 assists per game, the highest in the league, which means the Bulls could have an easier time setting up plays.
Both teams have high-paced offenses, with the Jazz second and the Bulls fifth in possessions per game. This increases the chance of a high-scoring game. The Jazz’s poor defense and the Bulls’ efficient offense make the over a viable option.
- Pick: Over 246.5 (-110)
