Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Prediction and Betting Tips - Nov 16 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz matchup is one of eight NBA games scheduled on Sunday. This is the first time that these two teams will meet in the 2025-26 season.

Heading into this game, the Bulls (6-5) are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. After reigning on top of the standings, the Bulls have recently run into a rough patch and are now trying to bounce back. Meanwhile, the Jazz (4-8) are looking to reach .500 and get to a more respectable record.

Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Bulls (-162) vs Jazz (+150)

Spread: Bulls (-4.0) vs Jazz (+4.0)

Total: Bulls -142 (o242.0) vs Jazz +112 (u242.0)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Preview

The Bulls are trying to halt a four-game skid. On Wednesday, they lost 124-113 to the Detroit Pistons. Matas Buzelis had 21 points on 50% shooting.

On the other hand, the Jazz have lost four of their last five games. On Thursday, they lost 132-122 to the Atlanta Hawks although Utah's Lauri Markkanen went off for 40 points and seven rebounds.

Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Predicted Starting 5s

Bulls

PG: Josh Giddey | SG: Kevin Huerter | SF: Isaac Okoro | PF: Matas Buzelis | C: Nikola Vucevic

Jazz

PG: Keyonte George | SG: Ace Bailey | SF: Svi Mykhailiuk | PF: Lauri Markkanen | C: Jusuf Nurkic

Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips

Keyonte George's point total is set at 20.5, which is slightly below his season average of 21.3 points per game. Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic's point total is set at 18.5, which is below his season average of 16.1 ppg.

Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Prediction

The Bulls are favored to win this showdown despite the home-court advantage held by the Jazz. The probability of Josh Giddey playing bodes well for Chicago, which has benefited greatly from the Australian guard's rise as a Most Improved Player candidate.