<p><em>The Chicago Bulls will host the Utah Jazz in an NBA regular-season clash on Thursday, January 15, at 12:00 AEDT at the United Center.</em></p> <p>The two teams are in contrasting form, with the Bulls having enjoyed a slightly better season. Although it hasn't been as successful as they would have hoped in Illinois, the Bulls do find themselves on the edge of playoff qualification at this stage.</p> <p>For the Jazz, it's been another tough campaign. They are towards the bottom of the Western Conference, with just the Sacramento Kings and New Orleans Pelicans stopping them from being rock-bottom. However, they haven't been the worst team by a mile this year, thus adding potential betting value to this game.</p> <p>Let's preview the upcoming clash and make our Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz betting predictions to help you find potential angles to consider…</p> <h2>Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz: Betting Preview</h2> <p>The Chicago Bulls (as of January 12) have amassed 18 victories (20 defeats), hence their position in the Eastern Conference. When compared to what the Jazz have achieved (13-25), it's perhaps a good idea to consider the Bulls as the favourites to win.</p> <p>However, does the formbook also suggest this? Both teams have started a new streak, albeit in different directions. The Bulls picked up a win after losing three on the bounce; Utah lost their first after breaking a streak of five defeats. Prior to that streak, they had beaten the San Antonio Spurs.</p> <p>The formbook might not be the best place to look for this game, given that both have experienced recent losing streaks. So, what about the head-to-head? What does that tell us? It's interesting…</p> <p>Utah won the one game to have been played between these two teams in this year's regular season, recording a 150-147 victory in Utah that required two periods of overtime. Understanding <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-overtime-rules-explained">how long overtime is in the NBA</a> helps put that marathon contest into perspective. However, in the seven games (including that one) played since 2022, the Bulls are 5-2.</p> <h2>Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Despite Utah's win last time, our Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz betting prediction is that the<strong> Bulls will win.</strong></p> <p>The H2H highlights a presumed dominance that Chicago holds over Utah. In the seven-game period noted, the Bulls won four on the bounce before results began to go back and forth. We<strong> think this trend will repeat, so the Bulls take the win.</strong></p> <p>Interestingly, the last time the Jazz played in Chicago, they won (135-126 in 2024). However, before that encounter, you'd have to go back to 2021 for a Jazz win in Illinois (11 games ago). If you're looking to place a wager on this matchup, check out the latest <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba">NBA betting odds</a> available.</p> <p>Player props are always a favourite for betting value at Sportsbet. We think<strong> Lauri Markkanen</strong> will have another big game. He scored 47 in the last meeting and has consistently scored 20+ in recent matches. We <strong>predict a game of 25+ points for Markkanen. </strong>For more insights on finding value in player markets, explore our <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-the-nba">NBA betting guide</a>.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/tips">Get the latest tips and predictions for tonight's NBA action</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-positions-explained-basketball-roles">Point guard to centre — every position on the court explained</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/nba/nba-news/nba-plus-minus-explained">The plus-minus stat and what it actually tells us about player impact</a></li> </ul>