The Washington Wizards are hosting the Utah Jazz in this game. Washington is coming off a double-digit loss on the road to the Miami Heat, 106-90. As for Utah, they are coming off a blowout loss at home against the Detroit Pistons 134-106. With this game having two of the league’s worst teams, it should make for a low-key, exciting game. Let’s jump right into it and cook up another winning slip.
Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
| Utah Jazz | +5 (-105) | Over 231.5 (-110) | +154 |
| Washington Wizards | -5 (-112) | Under 231.5 (-110) | -185 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards Match Details
- Fixture: Utah Jazz @ Washington Wizards
- Date and Time: March 5th, 2025 @ 7 PM EST
Key Stats
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are coming off a blowout home loss against the Detroit Pistons, 134-106. Kyle Filipowski had a nice game with 25 points and eight rebounds. Colin Sexton had a solid performance with 16 points, three assists, and three steals. Isaiah Collier was subpar in the loss, with only 11 points and a -22 on the court. With this beating one of the younger teams in the NBA in a few seasons, they might be a problem in the West. The Utah Jazz have a record of 15-46 on the season, with them sitting in last place in the Western Conference.
Defensively, the Jazz are one of the worst teams in the NBA. They rank 27th in points allowed per game, 26th in opponent field goal percentage, 18th in opponent three-point percentage, 23rd in blocks per game, 30th in steals per game, 6th in rebounds per game, and 30th in defensive rating. In regards to injuries, they are missing a ton of key players. Walker, Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, Colin Sexton, John Collins, and Jordan Clarkson have all been ruled out for this game. Over their last 10 games, the Jazz have a record of 3-7, including 6-4-0 against the spread.
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are coming off a double-digit loss on the road against the Miami Heat. Khris Middleton had a good game in limited minutes. Middleton had 16 points, three rebounds, three assists, and three steals while shooting 6/9 from the floor. Rookie Kyshawn George had a solid game despite his inefficiencies shooting. George finished with 10 points, eight rebounds, and five assists while shooting 4/14 from the floor. Bub Carrington also had a solid performance despite shooting the ball poorly. He finished the game with 14 points, five rebounds, and seven assists while shooting 5/15 from the floor. The Washington Wizards have a record of 11-49 on the season, sitting in 15th place in the Eastern Conference.
In regards to their defense, the wizards are below average. They rank 29th in points allowed per game, 23rd in opponent field goal percentage, 22nd in opponent three-point percentage, 13th in blocks per game, 25th in steals per game, 21st in rebounds per game, and 28th in defensive rating. Regarding injuries, Jordan Poole and Malcolm Brogdon have been ruled out for this game, and Keyshawn George and Richaun Holmes are listed as questionable. Over their last 10 games, Washington has a record of 2-8, including 6-4-0 against the spread.
Prediction
The Washington Wizards will defend home court, defeat the Utah Jazz, and cover the five points spread in this game. The Utah Jazz are simply missing too much talent to overcome. I expect this game to be high-scoring due to both team’s ability on the defensive end of the court. The youth of the Washington Wizards should show in this game and show flashes of them potentially being something in the next few seasons. Bilal Coulibaly and Alexandere Sarr will have nice performances as they cruise to a comfortable win at home over the Utah Jazz.
Final Pick
Washington Wizards -5 (-112)
