The Washington Wizards (12-20) head to Vivint Arena Thursday night to take on the Utah Jazz (18-14). Washington goes into this game hoping for a little momentum as they finally snapped a 10-game losing streak on Tuesday, beating the Phoenix Suns 113-110. On the other hand, Utah emerged victorious in their most recent contest as the Jazz defeated the Detroit Pistons 126-111 on Tuesday. Kelly Olynyk (ankle) is out for Utah, while Collin Sexton (hamstring) is considered questionable. Kristaps Porzingis (indisposed) and Deni Avdija (returned) are in doubt for Washington.
Notice is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET from Salt Lake City. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Jazz as a 6.5 point favorite in the latest Wizards vs. Jazz. The plus/minus of total points scored is set to 230.5. Before deciding to play Jazz vs. Wizards, check out SportsLine’s proven computer simulation model for NBA predictions and betting tips.
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- Wizards vs. Jazz Spread: Utah -6.5
- Over-Under Wizards vs. Jazz: 230.5 points
- Money between Wizards and Jazz: Utah -250, Washington +205
- WASH: The Wizards are ATS 4-1-1 in their last 6 games on Thursday
- UTAH: Jazz is 7-1 ATS in last 8 games after consecutive win by 10+ points
- Tips Wizards vs. Jazz: View tips on SportsLine
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Utah has been prolific offensively all season and the Jazz have more scorers and playmakers on the field. They are fourth in the league in scoring (116.9), eighth in 3-point percentage (37), and ninth in assists (26.4). Forward Lauri Markkanen is a highly mobile and versatile goal threat for Utah. Possessing a soft midfield rider and a 3-point box, Markkanen shoots 44% from downtown.
The Arizona product leads the team with 8.2 rebounds per game in the standings (22.8). Markkanen has over 30 points in two of his last four, and in his last game he dropped 38 points, five rebounds and was 9-of-13 from 3-point range. Forward Jarred Vanderbilt is another longtime sporting presence on the apron. The Kentucky product had 8.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and finished December 20 with 18 points, 13 rebounds and six assists.
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Guard Bradley Beal is an athletic scorer on three levels. Beal has ball handling skills to break through defenses and attack the lane. The three-time All-Star displays his explosiveness on the rim with a knack for fouling. Beal is averaging 23.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. The Florida product has 27-plus points and 13-plus free throw attempts in consecutive games.
Forward Kyle Kuzma is also having a solid season. Kuzma was constantly cutting and licking during the transition. The Utah product has a reliable pull and is unforgiving on glass. Kuzma is averaging 21.5 points, 7.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He has scored over 22 goals in three of his last four games. On December 20, Kuzma finished with 29 points, six rebounds and six dimes.
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SportsLine’s model takes the grand total and predicts teams will combine for 235 points. The model also says one side hits 70% of the time. Model selection is only available on SportsLine.
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