Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (-303) will visit the Washington Wizards (+242) in a non-conference matchup at Capital One Arena. The Jazz are currently favored by 7.5 points and have lost three straight games, while the Wizards have dropped five in a row.
This game can be seen on MNMT and the over/under line is currently set at 244 points.
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Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Wizards are averaging 114 points per game, compared to the Jazz at 111. These figures have led to Washington posting a record of 2-1.
- In their last three road games, Utah has averaged 127 points per game while allowing 132. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- Across their last three home contests, Washington has a 3-0 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 113 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Wizards have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Washington posted a straight up mark of 1-9 in these matchups.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Jazz have a straight up record of 9-1. Their record vs the spread in these games was 8-2.
Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz Prediction
In Utah’s last game against the Pelicans, the two teams combined for 277 points, easily surpassing the O/U line of 240. The Jazz lost the game by a score of 153-124.
The Jazz have now lost three straight games and are 22-23 on the season. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 10th place and 4th in the Northwest Division.
When looking at their games this season, Utah has an average combined scoring total of 236.9 points. Today’s O/U line of 244 is higher than 42 of their previous games.
Utah has been the favorite in nine of their 45 games this season and have gone 8-1 in those games. Against the spread, they are 27-18 overall and 11-13 on the road.
As the favorite, the Jazz have won six straight games and are 7-2 ATS in their last nine games as the favorite. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is +12.6 PPG.
Utah’s O/U record for the season is 25-19-1, and the over has hit in each of their last three games. In their games this season, the average O/U line is 233.1 points.
When it comes to scoring, the Jazz are 12th in the NBA at 117.4 points per game. However, their scoring has been much better at home (123.9 PPG) compared to on the road (111.8 PPG).
Utah is 8th in the league in pace at 100.4 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Jazz are 18th in the NBA at 46%.
So far this season, the Jazz have attempted the 9th most three-pointers per game but are only shooting 35% from beyond the arc (24th). In terms of two-point shooting, Utah is 16th in the league at 54%.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Jazz is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 119.5 points per game (23rd). When it comes to forced turnovers, the Jazz are forcing 15.2 per game, which is 30th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 5th in blocked shots at 6 per game.
Washington is looking to end a five-game losing streak and improve on their 7-36 record. In the Eastern Conference, they are currently in 14th place.
As the underdog, the Wizards have gone 7-33 this season and are 20-20 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 7.5 points vs. the Jazz.
On average, Washington’s games have finished with 239.9 points compared to today’s O/U line of 244. The team’s last two games have gone under the O/U line.
In their most recent game, the Wizards lost to the Timberwolves by a score of 118-107. Washington was getting 10 points in that game, and they are 6-14 ATS at home.
Overall, the Wizards are 20-23 against the spread and 14-19 ATS on the road. Their O/U record for the season is 22-21.
The Wizards come into this game as the top-ranked team in pace at 102.5 possessions per game. So far this season, they have scored 115.2 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. At home, they are averaging 116.0 points per game.
Washington has been effective inside the arc, making 55% of their two-point attempts, which is 13th in the league. However, they have struggled from three-point range, hitting just 35% of their shots.
Coming into this game, the Wizards have outscored the NBA scoring average in 53.5% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 13th at 47%.
Coming into today’s game, the Wizards’ defense is giving up an average of 124.7 points per contest. Opponents are hitting 56.9% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 37.5% of their three-point attempts.
With the Jazz being favored by 7.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 113-110 in favor of the Jazz.
Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Jazz on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Wizards (+7.5)
- Our NBA model projects 223 points, and we suggest taking the under
Washington Wizards Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
Utah Jazz Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
