The NBA schedule on Thursday, December 22nd, the Washington Wizards will face the Utah Jazz, and the tipoff for this basketball game is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET.
This basketball game will be televised on NBATV, and it will also be played at the Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Washington’s record this season is 12-20. It appeared as if they were going to be different this season, but the Wizards are in a bad funk, and that is why they are not very good once again.
As for Utah’s spot in the standings, they are 18-16 this season, and their record is better than people thought it would be. One of the reasons is that many people thought they would tank this season, but they are playing hard every night.
Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz Odds
The NBA odds for this basketball have Washington as the road underdog at (+6.5) (-107) odds to cover the spread and Utah as the home favorite at (-6.5) (-113) odds to cover the spread.
On the money line, the Wizards have +210 to win this basketball game outright, and the Jazz has -250 odds to win this basketball game outright.
Wizards vs Jazz odds for the over/under points totals are set at 230 total points, with the odds set at -110 for it to go over and under.
Matchup Information
On the season, the Washington Wizards record against the spread is 12-17-3. The Utah Jazz’s record against the spread this season is 19-15-0.
Washington’s NBA team stats on the offensive side of the ball this year is ranked 25th in the NBA. They are averaging only 110.7 points per game. On the defensive side of the ball, the Wizards are ranked 16th in the NBA at giving up 113.6 points per game this season.
High-powered Offense
When opposing teams realize they are on the Utah Jazz schedule, they always have to account for their high-powered offense.
Utah has the fourth-ranked offense in the NBA this season at 116.9 points per game. The Jazz, on the defensive side of the basketball, is one of the worst teams in the NBA this season and is ranked 24th in that category at giving up 116.0 points per game.
Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Bradley Beal is the leader of the Wizards stats on the campaign. In his last four of five games played for the Wizards, he has scored 25 or more points in four of those contests. Also, Beal has grabbed six or more rebounds only twice in that span.
Kristaps Porzingis has scored 20 or more points in his last four of five games for Washington. He has also grabbed seven or more rebounds in four of those five games.
For Wizards vs Jazz odds, he would be a good bet to score 20 points and grab seven rebounds.
NBA Players Stats
Lauri Markannen currently leads the NBA players stats for the Jazz. He has scored 23 or more points in three of his last five games for this basketball team. Markannen grabbed five or more rebounds in four of his last five games.
Jordan Clarkson has scored 20 or more points in three of his last five games for Utah. He has recorded six or more assists just once in his last five contests.
Starting Lineups
Washington Wizards
The projected starting lineup for this basketball game for Washington will be:
- Kristaps Porzingis at the center (game-time decision)
- Kyle Kuzma at power forward
- Deni Avdija at small forward
- Bradley Beal at shooting guard
- and Monte Morris at point guard
Utah Jazz
The projected starting lineup for this basketball game for Utah will be:
- Walker Kessler at the center
- Jarred Vanderbilt at power forward
- Lauri Markannen at small forward
- Jordan Clarkson at shooting guard
- and Mike Conley Jr. at point guard
Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz Betting Pick and Prediction
Over/Under
One of the free NBA picks for this basketball game will be to bet on the over 230 total points scored in this basketball game between the Wizards and the Jazz at -110 odds.
Utah is one of the best offensive teams in the league, and Washington can also score at a high rate every now and then.
Moneyline
For the Wizards vs Jazz odds on the money line, take Washington’s money line at +210 odds to win this basketball game outright over Utah.
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