Published Mar 7, 12:47am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Mar 7, 12:47am ET
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One of the games on Saturday's NBA slate features the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the Utah Jazz. Who has the edge in our Bucks vs Jazz pick?
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| Milwaukee Bucks | -10.5 (-104) |
| Utah Jazz | +10.5 (-118) |
Milwaukee comes into this tilt having dropped each of its last four games, including a 131-113 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
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The Bucks saw their early 13-point advantage shrink to five points at halftime. And after the break, they were outscored 65-42, which included a game-changing 32-18 margin in the third quarter.
Giannis Antetokounmp led five double-digit scorers with 24 points, along with five rebounds and four assists. Kyle Kuzma paced the second unit with 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting from the field.
The Jazz snapped their seven-game losing streak with a 122-112 victory against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night.
Utah raced out to an 18-point lead at intermission. Although the Wizards got within nine points, their effort wasn't enough to prevent the Jazz from securing a double-digit win.
Ace Bailey scored a game-high 32 points, connecting on seven of his 11 attempts from deep. Isaiah Collier added 27 points and handed out 11 assists.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The Bucks have won five of the previous seven games in this series, while Utah is 2-18 in its last 20 March games. While Milwaukee has struggled this season, look for this squad to get back on track against the Jazz.
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