A cross-conference battle between the Milwaukee Bucks (1-6) and the Utah Jazz (1-6) goes down on Thursday night. The Bucks need a win to snap this six-game skid. On Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Milwaukee 116-114. On the other side, the Jazz finally got a win on the board. In their last game, Utah topped the Chicago Bulls 135-126. Giannis Antetokounmpo (thigh) is listed as questionable for the Bucks. Lauri Markkanen (back) is probable for Utah.

Tipoff from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee is set for 8 p.m. ET. SportsLine consensus lists Milwaukee as the 8.5-point favorite in the latest Jazz vs. Bucks odds, and the Bucks are at -388 on the money line (risk $388 to win $100). The over/under for total points scored is 230.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our NBA odds page). 

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