Game Details
- Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: KJZZ (Utah), FDWI (Milwaukee), NBA League Pass
This interconference matchup sees the struggling Utah Jazz facing the Milwaukee Bucks in a game where both teams are looking to snap losing streaks. The Bucks, despite their sub-.500 record, have a chance to capitalize on home-court advantage against a Jazz team decimated by injuries, potentially boosting their play-in tournament hopes in the East.
Recent Team Forms
Utah has shown flashes but remains inconsistent due to injuries, while Milwaukee’s recent skid highlights defensive issues.
Utah Jazz (3-7 in last 10 games): The Jazz snapped a seven-game losing streak with a win but average 114.6 PPG while allowing 117.7 PPG in their last 10. They’ve shot 46.6% FG but struggle on the glass (negative rebound margin). Key recent results:
- Mar 5 @ WAS: W 122-112
- Mar 4 @ PHI: L 102-106
- Mar 2 vs. DEN: L 125-128
- Feb 28 vs. NOP: L 105-115
- Feb 26 vs. NOP: L 118-129
- Feb 24 @ HOU: L 105-125
- Feb 22 @ MEM: L 114-123
- Feb 20 vs. POR: L 119-135
- Feb 11 vs. SAC: W 121-93
- Feb 9 @ MIA: W 115-111
Utah has gone under in 6 of their last 10 and is 5-5 ATS, with a 3-7 SU mark on the road recently.
Milwaukee Bucks (4-6 in last 10 games): The Bucks are on a four-game losing streak, averaging 109.4 PPG while allowing 116.0 PPG. They’ve shot 45.9% FG but have turnover problems (15+ TPG). Key recent results:
- Mar 4 vs. ATL: L 113-131 (Giannis Antetokounmpo: 25 PTS, 10 REB)
- Mar 2 vs. BOS: L 81-108
- Mar 1 @ CHI: L 97-120
- Feb 27 vs. NYK: L 98-127
- Feb 25 vs. CLE: W 118-116
- Feb 23 vs. CLE: W 122-119
- Feb 20 @ CHI: L 103-114
- Feb 18 @ NYK: W 126-111
- Feb 16 @ TOR: W 113-95
- Feb 14 vs. LAC: L 96-115
Milwaukee is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 and trends under at home (6 of 10), but over against Western teams.
Injury Report
Utah’s extensive injury list severely impacts their depth, while Milwaukee misses key role players but has their superstar available.
Utah Jazz:
- Keyonte George (G): Day-to-day (right ankle/injury management; missed Mar 5 game)
- Lauri Markkanen (PF): Out (right ankle/hip impingement; re-evaluated in ~2 weeks from Feb 26)
- Vince Williams Jr. (SF/G): Out for season (torn left ACL)
- Jaren Jackson Jr. (PF/C): Out (left knee; season-ending surgery)
- Walker Kessler (C): Out for season (left shoulder; torn labrum surgery)
- Jusuf Nurkic (C): Day-to-day (nose; injury recovery)
Milwaukee Bucks:
- Kevin Porter Jr. (PG/SG): Out (right knee swelling; post-surgery, expected out until at least Mar 8)
- Taurean Prince (SF): Out (neck surgery; expected out through June 15)
Key Player Matchups
With Utah’s frontcourt ravaged, Milwaukee’s interior dominance could decide the game. Focus shifts to perimeter battles and Giannis exploiting mismatches.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL, PF) vs. Taylor Hendricks/John Collins (UTA, F): Antetokounmpo (27.1 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 7.2 APG est.) is Milwaukee’s force, efficient inside and drawing fouls. Without Markkanen, Jackson, or Kessler, Hendricks or Collins (9.5 RPG avg.) must anchor, but Giannis’ athleticism gives the Bucks a massive edge.
- Collin Sexton (UTA, SG) vs. AJ Green/Ryan Rollins (MIL, G): Sexton (18.4 PPG, 4.2 APG) leads Utah’s scoring with George questionable. Milwaukee’s backcourt, sans Porter, relies on Green or Rollins; their defense (allowing 36.1% 3PT) could contain Sexton, but his speed creates transition opportunities.
- Myles Turner (MIL, C) vs. Omer Yurtseven (UTA, C): Turner (16.8 PPG, 7.5 RPG, 1.8 BPG) provides spacing and rim protection. With Nurkic day-to-day and Kessler out, Yurtseven (8.0 PPG est.) steps up, but Turner’s versatility exploits Utah’s weak paint defense (50+ PPG allowed).
Other notables: Jordan Clarkson (UTA) vs. Damian Lillard (MIL, if active/not listed injured) for scoring duels; Bobby Portis (MIL) could feast on rebounds against Utah’s depleted bigs.
Series History
Utah leads the all-time series 60-51. Recent games favor Milwaukee, who have won the last two:
- Jan 27, 2025: MIL 125-110 @ UTA (Bucks covered)
- Nov 7, 2024: UTA 100-123 @ MIL
- Feb 4, 2024: MIL 108-123 @ UTA (Jazz last win)
- Jan 8, 2024: UTA 132-116 @ MIL
Milwaukee is 4-1 in the last five meetings, covering the spread in four. Utah is 3-7 SU in their last 10 visits to Milwaukee.
Betting Trends
- Spread: Utah 34-29 ATS overall (11-21 away), but covered +7.5 in recent loss; Bucks 27-34 ATS (14-16 home).
- Total: Over in 5 of Bucks’ last 7 vs. West; Jazz under in 6 of 10.
- ATS Trends: Bucks 2-3 ATS in last 5 home; Jazz 5-5 ATS last 10, but 3-7 as road underdogs.
Game Odds
Utah Jazz 235.5
Milwaukee Bucks – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 6, 2026
