Jalen Smith brings up game 350 as Chicago Bulls meet Utah Jazz
Chicago Bulls meet Utah Jazz at United Center, Thursday 12:00pm (NBA). Chicago Bulls have won 26 of the 48 meetings with Utah Jazz since 2002.
The big picture
Chicago Bulls come in 27th on the ladder; Utah Jazz are 28th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Chicago Bulls are 1–7 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.6 points for and 129.6 against.
Utah Jazz are 1–8 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 106.9 points for and 118.2 against.
Form
Chicago Bulls have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to New York Knicks 105–135.
Utah Jazz have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Dallas Mavericks 100–112.
Chicago Bulls have lost their last six.
Utah Jazz have lost their last six.
Head to head
These sides have met 48 times on our records since 2002: Chicago Bulls 26, Utah Jazz 22.
Last time out (2025-26), Chicago Bulls won 128–126 at United Center.
Biggest margin between these two: Utah Jazz by 31 points in 2018-19 (114–83).
Players to watch
For Chicago Bulls, watch Caleb Wilson (19.5 points a game, 52 rebounds in 2026-27) and Norman Powell (19.3 points a game, 20 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Utah Jazz, watch Keyonte George (21.3 points a game, 38 rebounds in 2026-27) and Lauri Markkanen (18 points a game, 54 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Jalen Smith is set to play game 350.
At United Center
Chicago Bulls have won 3 of their last 17 at United Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Chicago Bulls have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
