Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz hit the road this evening for a matchup with the Chicago Bulls at the United Center, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
Markkanen is on a tear right now, and my Jazz vs Bulls predictions are targeting him to torch his former team.
Read more in my NBA picks for Wednesday, January 14.
Jazz vs Bulls prediction
Jazz vs Bulls best bet: Lauri Markkanen Over 26.5 points (-105)
Lauri Markkanen has developed into a solid player since joining the Utah Jazz, but he’s reached a new level in 2025-26. After averaging a career-best 25.6 PPG in 2022-23, the Finnish star is averaging 27.9 points across 33 contests this season. He’s playing like an All-Star.
The former Arizona Wildcat is killing his competition lately, cashing the Over in points in eight of his last nine and three straight. The 28-year-old is averaging 29.4 PPG in January.
Markkanen just dropped 28 points on Monday in another revenge game against a former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. He also went off for 33 points last Thursday in a win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The last time Markkanen faced the Chicago Bulls earlier in the campaign, he erupted for 47 points.
Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account
Jazz vs Bulls same-game parlay
Ayo Dosumnu is averaging 14.3 points, 3.5 assists, and 2.8 rebounds per night. With Josh Giddey sidelined due to injury, Dosunmu has had to step it up as a playmaker.
He’s averaging five dimes in January and has cashed the Over in assists in three of his last six appearances. The last time he took on Utah, Dosunmu dished out five dimes, and the Jazz are considered an easy matchup for guards when it comes to assists, allowing well over five per game to each position.
Nikola Vucevic is one of the better 3-point shooting bigs, averaging 1.8 makes on 4.7 attempts per night for a 38% clip from downtown. Vooch has hit the Over in treys in three of his previous five outings.
The center is shooting it even better at home, averaging 1.9 converted triples for a 40% clip compared to a 35% clip on the road. Vucevic was also 3-for-8 from beyond the arc against the Jazz in November.
Jazz vs Bulls SGP
- Lauri Markkanen Over 26.5 points
- Ayo Dosunmu Over 4.5 assists
- Nikola Vucevic Over 1.5 threes
Our "from downtown" SGP: Okoro Corrals Boards
Isaac Okoro has cashed the Over in boards in three consecutive games, bringing down four rebounds in each contest.
Jazz vs Bulls SGP
- Lauri Markkanen Over 26.5 points
- Ayo Dosunmu Over 4.5 assists
- Nikola Vucevic Over 1.5 threes
- Isaac Okoro Over 3.5 rebounds
Jazz vs Bulls odds
- Spread: Jazz +2.5 (-105) | Bulls -2.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Jazz +120 | Bulls -140
- Over/Under: Over 243.5 (-110) | Under 243.5 (-110)
Jazz vs Bulls betting trend to know
The Utah Jazz have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 45 games (+11.40 Units / 23% ROI). Find more NBA betting trends for Jazz vs. Bulls.
How to watch Jazz vs Bulls
| Location | United Center, Chicago, IL |
| Date | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | KJZZ, CHSN |
Jazz vs Bulls latest injuries
Not intended for use in MA.
Affiliate Disclosure: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links.
