Milwaukee vs Utah Prediction: the Bucks Aren't Doing Well But Not Against the Jazz

Prediction for the NBA match between Milwaukee vs Utah, which will take place on January 9th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

The Bucks played their last two games away against Western Conference teams. Milwaukee faced San Antonio in the first match, and the Bucks beat the underdog 125-121. But in the second meeting, Adrian Griffin's team couldn't handle a much stronger Houston squad, scoring even less than 110 points - 108-112. Milwaukee has failed four of the previous seven games. Nevertheless, the Bucks remain in a favorable position in the East, occupying second place in the conference - right behind undisputed season leader Boston.

If the Bucks have slowed down lately, the Jazz have been on a roll. Will Hardy's team has won 10 of the last 14 games. The Jazzmen lost too many matches to start the season, sitting only 12th in the Western Conference. But they are only one win away from the top 10. In their last game, Utah beat Philadelphia, one of the best teams in the East, 120-109 away. Lauri Markkanen scored 33 points with 13 rebounds, and Collin Saxton finished the game with 22 points and ten assists.

Utah has performed impressively lately, so why wouldn't they stop Milwaukee after Philadelphia? On the other hand, the Bucks have not played well in recent games, struggling on defense, and the Jazz have not been the most favorable opponent for Milwaukee in recent years. Let's go with a positive handicap on the Jazz and take TO, considering the same defensive problems of the Bucks.