The Washington Wizards will lock horns with the Utah Jazz at Capital One Arena on Thursday. The Wizards are seeded 13th in the Eastern Conference standings and they are entering the matchup on the back of a six-game losing streak. The Jazz, on the other hand, are coming off a seven-game losing skid, and they have been occupying the 14th spot in the Western Conference.
The Wizards are 2-point favorites with moneyline at -134 and total around 243.5 points. These NBA odds today suggest that the Wizards are expected to make most of their homecourt advantage. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay and a few player props for today’s game.
Here’s how we are betting Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz on Thursday.
Our best bet for Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz is Wizards -2 (-110) against the spread.
The Jazz and the Wizards are two of the worst performing teams in the current season. While the Wizards are the 13th seeds in the East, the Jazz have occupied the 14th spot. Talking about their individual record, the Wizards are 16-45, and are currently on a six-game losing streak, while their counterparts are on a seven-game losing skid.
The spread at Wizards -2 fits the hosts well considering their slightly better record, defensive rating and familiarity with the court.
Keeping the aforementioned factors in mind, we are laying Washington Wizards -2 (-110) as our Best Bet and expect the hosts to cover the number tonight.
Same-Game Parlay Picks for Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz
We have built this same-game parlay around the Wizards players to have dominance on the court. Will Riley’s seasonal average hasn’t been great, but he has dropped 19 points for the side twice in the last three games. We expect him to take advantage of the Wizards’ better defensive rating and homecourt advantage to come up with a similar performance on Thursday.
These legs are correlated considering if the Wizards take control of the game, their players will end up with more scoring opportunities and thus more volume. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.
Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz Odds and Top Player Props
Here are the latest Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before locking in your bets.
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Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz Top Player Prop Odds
Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for today’s Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz game.
These legs fit well into usage and volume. With Lauri Markkanen missing action due to hip injury, George is expected to step up and take offensive charge for his team. He is expected to make the most of the Jazz’s offensive edge and put up some points against the Wizards. Filipowski grabs 6.6 rebounds per game, and he is expected to do the same against the home team. On the other hand, we can expect Young to make his debut for the Wizards, and come off the bench on Thursday. He would want to make a good first impression in new colors.
Trends to Know for Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz
Here are a few betting trends to know for Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz.
The Wizards have been 16-16-0 ATS at home this season.
In their last ten games, the Jazz have been 5-5-0 ATS.
Over has hit the Wizards in 33 of their 61 games thus far.
Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz
Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.
Team
Player
Injury
Status
Washington Wizards
Jamir Watkins
Ankle
Out
Washington Wizards
Tristan Vukcevic
Thigh
Out
Washington Wizards
Kyshawn George
Elbow
Out
Washington Wizards
Alex Sarr
Hamstring
Out
Washington Wizards
Anthony Gill
Illness
Questionable
Washington Wizards
D’Angelo Russell
Not injury related
Out
Washington Wizards
Anthony Davis
Finger
Out
Washington Wizards
Cam Whitmore
Shoulder
Out
Utah Jazz
Lauri Markkanen
Hip
Out
Utah Jazz
Vince Williams Jr
Knee
Out
Utah Jazz
Jusuf Nurkic
Nose
Out
Utah Jazz
Jaren Jackson Jr
Knee
Out
Utah Jazz
Walker Kessler
Shoulder
Out
In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.
What time is Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz on Thursday?
The Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz will tip off at 7:00 pm ET on March 5.
Where will Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz be played?
The Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz will be played at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
Where can I watch Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz on TV and live stream?
The Washington Wizards vs Utah Jazz will be available on MNMT. The live stream, on the other hand, will be accessible on Fubo and NBA League Pass.
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