Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz :
Monday’s NBA schedule includes six games, including the Washington Wizards’ matchup against the Utah Jazz. The two teams will face off for the second and final time this season, with the Jazz winning the first game 123-108 on January 25 at the Capitol One Center in Washington, D.C.
Lauri Markkanen lit up the Wizards with 29 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. John Collins finished with 22 points and 16 rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson and Kelly Olynyk added 19 points off the bench. Kyle Kuzma scored 26 points for Washington, but it wasn’t enough.
The Wizards and Jazz will play their 114th regular-season game on Monday. The two clubs had split the season series in the previous two years, although the Jazz have won six of their last ten games.
Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz: preview, prediction, odds, and betting tips
The Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz will play on Monday at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. It begins at 9:00 p.m. EST and will air on the MNMT Sports Network in Washington, D.C., and KJZZ in Utah.
Moneyline: Wizards (+200) vs. Jazz (-240).
Spread: Wizards +6 (-110) against Jazz -6 (-110).
Total (O/U): Wizards o238 (-115) vs Jazz u238 (-105)
Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz Preview
The Washington Wizards are on a 14-game losing streak, having not won since January 29. It is an understatement to say that the Wizards are suffering, and they might finish worse than the Detroit Pistons. They are coming off a 25-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz are on a three-game losing run, having dropped eight of their previous ten games. The Jazz’s previous two losses to the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat were tight, but it appears they are satisfied to develop guys like Keyonte George and Taylor Hendricks.
Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz starting lineups
The Washington Wizards’ injury report includes only one player: Isaiah Livers. Coach Wes Unseld Jr. is anticipated to start Tyus Jones, Landry Shamet, Deni Avdija, Kyle Kuzma, and Marvin Bagley III.
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have two injured players (Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen) and one player out (Otto Porter Jr.). Coach Will Hardy is likely to remain with a starting lineup of Keyonte George, Collin Sexton, Talen Horton-Tucker, Taylor Hendricks, and John Collins.
Betting tips for Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz
Kyle Kuzma has an over/under of 23.5 points and is expected to score 23.4. He’s been on fire recently, scoring at least 24 points in four of his previous six games. Bet on him to score more than 23.5 points against the Jazz.
Collin Sexton is expected to score 22 points and go under 22.5 on Monday. He hasn’t scored more than 22 points in his past five games, so expect him to fall short against the Wizards.
In contrast, John Collins is expected to score 15.2 points and is favored to score less than 16.5 points. He has scored 17 or more points in three of his past five games. Take the risk and bet on him scoring more than 16.5 points.
Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz: Prediction
The Washington Wizards are the underdogs in their next game against the Utah Jazz. The Wizards have the NBA’s worst record this season and haven’t won in almost a month.
The oddsmakers anticipate that the Jazz will win, cover the spread, and the total will go over.
