Chicago Bulls vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 1/14/26, 4:47 PM  by Erik Gibbs in NBA Picks

The Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz meet with both teams needing a steadier run of results to change the tone of their seasons. Chicago's recent form has been uneven, with short bursts of improved play followed by setbacks that keep them from building momentum. Over the last few weeks, the Bulls have generally been competitive on the scoreboard, but their outcomes have swung on late-game execution and defensive stretches where opponents have found repeated quality looks.

At home, Chicago has tended to look more organized, playing with better pace control and fewer empty possessions, yet they have still dropped games they were positioned to win. The Bulls' results suggest they can score with most teams, but they have not consistently dictated the style of game, particularly when opponents speed things up.

Utah arrives with even more volatility in its recent results, mixing the occasional strong performance with losses that have exposed structural problems. The Jazz have struggled to get stops in key moments, and road games have often amplified those issues, with Utah frequently allowing early runs that force them into chase mode.

When Utah has looked its best, it has been through sharper ball movement and controlled shot selection, but those phases have not lasted for full games. Overall, the Jazz's recent outcomes point to a team still searching for a dependable baseline level, especially defensively, while Chicago's form looks more stable by comparison.