Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz odds, picks and best bets
The Washington Wizards (21-36) will travel to the Vivint Smart Home Arena to take on the Utah Jazz (36-22) on Friday night. Tip-off for this game is scheduled for 9 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Wizards-Jazz sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Wizards at Jazz: Key injuries
WIZARDS
- PG John Wall (Achilles) out
JAZZ
- C Ed Davis (ankle) out
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Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Jazz 116, Wizards 105
Moneyline (ML)
The Jazz (-556) are big favorites at home over the Wizards (+400) on Friday evening. Washington has struggled recently against Utah, losing eight-straight games to the Jazz. However, the Jazz are in a bit of a slump as they have lost four-straight games overall. But neither side presents enough value in this contest, so PASS on the moneyline bet in favor of the point spread.
The JAZZ -10.5 (-110) open this contest as a double-digit favorite at home over the Wizards. While Utah has covered just once in their last five games, they are still a dominant home team. And given Washington's struggles on the road this season (just 7-21 straight up), it wouldn't be a surprise if the Jazz ran away with this one early. I'm taking Utah to cover the 10.5-point spread at home on Friday.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this contest is set at 232.5 points, which feels a bit too high considering Utah allows just 106 points per game at home this season. The Wizards, on the other hand, have the NBA's worst defense, allowing nearly 120 points per game. However, don't expect them to keep up the pace on offense as the UNDER (-115) should hit in Utah.
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