Jazz vs. Wizards Odds, Trends, Pick ATS

Utah Jazz (10-3 SU, 10-2-1 ATS) vs. Washington Wizards (6-6 SU, 6-6-0 ATS)

When: Saturday, November 12th, 6:00 PM (ET)

Where: Capital One Arena, DC, Washington

TV: NBC

Point Spread: UTA -4.0/ WAS +4 (Did you know that you could be betting your games at -105 odds instead of the spendier -110 your bookie is socking you? Start saving big money today by making the switch to cheaper betting odds at BetAnySports! You’ll be so glad you did!)

Total: 221.5

Money Line: Utah Jazz -169/ +141

Notable Injuries

Jazz

No injuries to report.

Wizards

• Bradley Beal (Out) Health Protocols
• Taj Gibson (Doubtful) Neck
• Kristaps Porzingis (Probable) Groin
• Delon Wright (Out) Hamstring

Recent Form

The Jazz come into today’s matchup with an overall record of 10-3. So far, the team has gone 10-2-1 against the spread. Against the Wizards, the Jazz is looking to add to their current four-game winning streak. The team has an average scoring margin of 12.75 in these matchups.

Utah is going for yet another win, as they previously defeated the Hawks. With the 125-119 victory, they also covered the spread as 4-point underdogs. In the game, Utah was able to hold on to their first-half lead, as they led the Hawks by 9 going into the second half. In the win, Lauri Markkanen led the team in scoring with 32 points on a field goal percentage of 50.0%.

The Wizards come into today’s matchup with an overall record of 6-6. So far, the team has gone 6-6-0 against the spread. In today’s game, Washington will look to extend their two-game winning streak. Over this stretch, they have an average scoring margin of 8.0 points.

Washington is going for yet another win, as they previously defeated the Mavericks at home. With the 113-105 victory, they also covered the spread as 6-point underdogs. Washington went on to win the game, despite trailing by 3 going into halftime. Leading the team in scoring was Kyle Kuzma, as he contributed 36 points while hitting 53.8% of his shots.

The Historicals

In the 2021-2022 regular season, the Wizards and Jazz split their head-to-head season series. In these matchups, each team won on their opponent’s home floor. Similar to their season-long average, the Jazz averaged 113.0 points per game vs. the Wizards. Just like the Jazz, the Wizards maintained their usual level of scoring in head-to-head matchups, averaging 103.5 points per game vs. Utah. Across the last five matchups between the teams, Washington has gone 4-1 vs. the spread. However, the Jazz actually has a positive scoring margin in these games at +3 points per game. In these matchups, the teams have put together an over-under mark of 4-1. Combined, they averaged 235 points in these games.

Analysis

Coming into today’s action, Utah is averaging 118.8 points per contest. This figure places them 2nd in the league. The Jazz comes into the game as one of the league’s better 3-point shooting teams, connecting at a rate of 15.1 made 3’s per game. In addition to their strong outside shooting numbers, the team is playing at one of the fastest paces in the NBA, averaging 101.4 possessions per contest.

On the defensive end of the floor, the Jazz is giving up an average of 107.57 points per game, good for 10th in the NBA.

A key matchup to watch is if the team’s leading scorer Lauri Markkanen will be limited at all by the Wizards, who are on the NBA’s top teams at limiting the scoring of opposing power-forwards.

For the season, the Wizards’ offensive unit is ranked just 29th in scoring at 107.5 points per contest. Coming into today’s game, the Wizards will be looking to improve their 3-point shooting numbers, as they are averaging just 9.2 made 3’s per game. If the Washington offense is going to improve, they must continue to do a good job avoiding turnovers. Currently, the unit is 9th in the fewest turnovers per game.

Against the Jazz, the Wizards will need a stronger defensive effort as they are ranked just 16th in points allowed.

Leading scorer Kyle Kuzma will need to be on top of his game vs. the Jazz, as they were on the NBA’s top teams at limiting the scoring of opposing power-fowards.

Betting Trends

• Jazz are 7-0 ATS in their last seven games overall.
• Jazz are 7-0 ATS in their last seven after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.
• Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last five games overall.
• Wizards are 4-1 ATS in their last five after allowing 100 points or more in their previous game.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Utah may very well win this game, but there’s way too much value on the Wizards side plus all the points. I’m betting Washington with confidence! Bet your NBA picks for FREE this weekend by scoring a 100% REAL CASH bonus up to $300 when you use bonus code PREDICT100 at MyBookie Sportsbook!