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, while Khris Middleton (ankle) remains out. 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 $380 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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