Third quarter report
Down four at the end of the second quarter, the Bucks now have the lead. They have a bit of protection as they currently lead the Jazz 88-77.
The Bucks entered the game with six straight losses and are on pace for seven. Can they turn things around or will the Jazz hand them another defeat? Only time will tell.
Who is playing
Utah Jazz @Milwaukee Bucks
Current records: Utah 1-6, Milwaukee 1-6
How to watch
- When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 8 pm ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: FanDuel SN – Wisconsin
- Continue: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $4.12
What to know
Jazz fans are hoping the team plays a big game on Thursday as the odds are decidedly against them. Their road trip will continue as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 8:00 pm ET at Fiserv Forum. The Jazz will strut their stuff after a win, while the Bucks will bounce back from a loss.
The Jazz have just scored the most points they have all season. They beat the Bulls by a score of 135-126 on Monday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Utah as it ended their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
The Jazz can attribute much of their success to Keyonte George, who nearly had a double-double with 33 points and nine assists, and John Collins, who had a double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds. What’s more, George also racked up six 3-pointers, the most he’s had since March.
Meanwhile, the Bucks’ recent slump got a little tougher on Monday after their sixth straight loss. They fell just short of the Cavaliers by a score of 116-114. The close matchup was heartbreaking for Milwaukee, which nearly overcame a 19-point deficit.
The defeat does not tell the whole story, since several players played good games. One of the most active was Damian Lillard, who scored 36 points plus seven assists.
Utah kept their fans waiting, but they finally got their first win of the season to leave their record at 1-6. As for Milwaukee, their loss dropped their record to an identical 1-6.
While only the Jazz took care of their fans the last time they played, both teams pleased bettors by covering the spread. Looking ahead, the Bucks are probably holding out for this one, considering their 9.5 advantage in the spread. Neither team has fared well against the spread this season; They are 2-5, while Utah is 1-6.
The Jazz bested the Bucks in their previous meeting in February by a score of 123-108. The rematch could be a little more difficult for the Jazz since this time the team will not have the home field advantage. We’ll see if the change of venue makes a difference.
Odd
Milwaukee is a heavy 9.5-point favorite against Utah, according to latest report NBA Odds.
Bettors had a good idea of the line for this one, as the game began with the Bucks as 8.5-point favorites.
The over/under is 229 points.
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History of the series
Utah has won 6 of its last 10 games against Milwaukee.
- February 4, 2024: Utah 123 vs. Milwaukee 108
- January 8, 2024: Utah 132 vs. Milwaukee 116
- March 24, 2023: Milwaukee 144 vs. Utah 116
- December 17, 2022: Milwaukee 123 vs. Utah 97
- March 14, 2022: Milwaukee 117 vs. Utah 111
- October 31, 2021: Utah 107 vs. Milwaukee 95
- February 12, 2021: Utah 129 vs. Milwaukee 115
- January 8, 2021: Utah 131 vs. Milwaukee 118
- November 25, 2019: Milwaukee 122 vs. Utah 118
- November 8, 2019 – Utah 103 vs. Milwaukee 100
