Looking for Wizards vs. Jazz predictions? We have you covered as the Jazz travel to take on the Wizards on Thursday, Jan 25 at 7:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 245.5 with the Jazz favored by 7.5 on the road. Check out our Wizards vs. Jazz player props and predictions.
Wizards vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Jazz -7.5
- Total 245.5
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Game Info
- Date: Thursday, Jan 25
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Location: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
- TV: MNMT
Jazz Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games away from home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 7-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 119 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Jazz have a straight up record of 9-1. But, their mark vs the spread was just 8-2.
Wizards Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last ten games at home, the Wizards have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 110 points per game in these contests.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Wizards have gone 4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
Is a Road Win Possible for Utah?
With a win over the Wizards, the Jazz would reach .500 for the season. Their overall record is 22-23. In home games, the Jazz are 15-6 compared to a 7-17 record on the road.
Utah’s offense was solid in their most recent game, putting up 124 points versus the Pelicans. They shot 46.7% from the field and went 26/32 from the free throw line. Overall, the Jazz are shooting 46% from the field this season, which is 18th in the league. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 24th in percentage and 13th in made three-pointers.
So far this season, the Jazz defense has been solid, ranking 23rd in the NBA in points allowed per game at 119.5. However, they have struggled on the road, giving up 122.4 points per game away from home (27th in the NBA).
Utah has done a good job on the glass, ranking 2nd in the league in rebounds per game. They are also 5th in the NBA in blocked shots per game.
In terms of three-point defense, the Jazz have struggled, ranking 28th in the NBA in three-pointers made allowed per game (14.2). Overall, opponents have made 37.9% of their three-point attempts against Utah.
Over their last five games, the Jazz defense has given up 128.8 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA during that stretch.
Will Washington Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Coming into their matchup with the Jazz, the Wizards are 7-36 on the season and are hoping to end a five game losing skid. Currently, they are 14th in the Eastern Conference and hold the 5th spot in the Southeast division.
In their last game, the Wizards put up 107 points vs. the Timberwolves while shooting 48.1% from the field and knocking down 10 threes. Kyle Kuzma is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 21.7 points per game. Jordan Poole is also contributing 16.5 points per game this season.
When it comes to defense, the Washington Wizards have struggled this season, ranking 30th in points allowed per game at 124.7. At home, their defense has been even worse, giving up 126.0 points per contest, which is also 30th in the league.
So far this season, opponents have scored more than their season average 72.1% of the time vs. the Wizards. In terms of three-point shooting, Washington has done a good job of limiting opponents’ attempts from deep, ranking 10th in three-point attempts allowed per game.
Over their last five games, the Wizards’ defense has been slightly better, giving up 120.8 points per game. During that stretch, they have done a good job of defending the three-point line, ranking 8th in three-point percentage allowed.
Wizards vs. Jazz Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Lauri Markkanen and his points prop of 25.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -105 while the under is at -130. In this game against the Wizards, we suggest betting on the under for Lauri Markkanen and his points prop set at 25.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 24.
- The Prop: Lauri Markkanen Under 25.5 Points (-130)
Wizards vs. Jazz Predictions
In this Jazz vs. Wizards matchup, our point-spread bet is on the Wizards at +7.5. While we project the Jazz to win 114-111, our recommendation is to bet on the Wizards for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 245.5 and our model has the Jazz and Wizards finishing with a combined 225 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Wizards +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook