The Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards meet Thursday in NBA action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Wizards vs. Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Wizards vs. Jazz pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Nuggets and 76ers, and they play the Bucks next. The Jazz have lost 24 of their last 30 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 117.8 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 125.5 points on 48.9 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 26.7 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 23.9 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jaren Jackson Jr. is the third double-digit scorer, and Brice Sensabaugh is dishing 1.6 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.8 rebounds per game.
Washington Wizards Betting Preview
The Washington Wizards lost to the Magic and Rockets and will play the Pelicans next. The Wizards have lost 49 of their last 67 games.
The Washington Wizards are averaging 112.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting and allowing 123 points on 47.7 percent shooting. Alex Sarr is averaging 17.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Kyshawn George is averaging 14.8 points and 4.5 assists. Tre Johnson is the third double-digit scorer, and Jaden Hardy is grabbing 2.3 rebounds. The Washington Wizards are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Washington Wizards are allowing 36.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Washington Wizards will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last seven games.
- The favorites have won each of the Jazz’s last eight games.
- The home team has covered the spread in eight of the Wizards’ last nine games.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Wizards have lost each of their last six games.
- The Jazz have won 24 of their last 27 games against the Wizards following a road loss.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Wizards have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as favorites following a loss.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of the Wizards’ last eight night games at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Jazz’s last four games on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Washington Wizards Player Facts
- Trae Young is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 17+ assists in a game this season.
- Justin Champagnie ranks 11th amongst qualified guards for rebounds per game (5.6) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Keyonte George ranks 14th amongst qualified players for FT% (89.0%) this season.
- Kyle Filipowski ranks 17th in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (6.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (47.9).
- The Wizards rank 30th in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (13.2).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (125.5).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.3).
Wizards vs Jazz Injury Report
The Wizards are without Cam Whitmore, Anthony Davis, Alex Sarr, and D’Angelo Russell. Tristan Vukcevic, Kyshawn George, Leaky Black, and Anthony Gill are questionable.
The Jazz will be without Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jusuf Nurkić, Vince Williams Jr., and Lauri Markkanen.
Wizards vs Jazz Prediction
This is a battle of two teams tanking for a high draft and usually I’d want points in this spot. You can also make money on the Jazz with their 33-29 ATS record. However, we’re only laying a bucket and the Wizards are at home, where 11 of their 16 wins have come. This is also the debut of Trae Young in Washington, so it’s not only a boost on the court, but it should also bring the fans out. For the first time this season, Washington has a reason to be excited. With newfound energy, I expect the Wizards to win.