Utah Jazz (22-23) vs. Washington Wizards (7-36)
January 25, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Washington Wizards +7.5; Over/Under: +242
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The Utah Jazz are riding a 3-game losing streak. The Washington Wizards are riding a 5-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards prediction.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz recently lost to the Thunder, Rockets, and Pelicans during this streak. The Utah Jazz are averaging 117.4 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 119.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 23.6 points and 8.7 rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson is averaging 18.1 points and 3.7 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and John Collins is grabbing 7.6 rebounds. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.3 percent from the free throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 38 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.5 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Team Facts
- The Jazz have won each of their last seven games against Southeast Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last nine Thursday road games.
- Each of the Jazz’s last five road games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards are coming off losses to the Pistons, Knicks, Spurs, Nuggets, and Timberwolves. The Washington Wizards are averaging 115.4 points on 47.6 percent shooting and allowing 124.9 points on 50 percent shooting. Kyle Kuzma is averaging 21.8 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Marvin Bagley III is averaging 18.3 points and 1.7 assists. Jordan Poole is the third double-digit scorer, and Tyus Jones is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 77.1 percent from the free throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Team Facts
- The Wizards have lost each of their last 12 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Wizards have covered the spread in each of their last eight Thursday games as home underdogs.
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards prediction
This is a lot of points, and I’m probably going to leave this game alone because of it. I like the Jazz a lot more in the underdog role. With that said, the Washington Wizards are awful, and they’re on the end of a back to back. Also, the Jazz have covered 7 of their last 10 games, and they’re 27-18 ATS on the season. This is one of those spots where you just trust the trends and blindly back the Jazz.
