The Utah Jazz (12-11) look to prolong their five-game winning streak against the Washington Wizards (12-10) at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, December 4, 2017.
Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz ATS Prediction
The Wizards will be hoping for a similar outcome after blowing out the Detroit Pistons in their last contest, 109-91. The Wizards had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 36.4 (above their season average of 21.9) and had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 12.5). Washington was lifted by Markieff Morris, who was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 10-for-16 shooting.
The last time the Jazz played, they beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 114-108. The Jazz knocked down 18 of their 25 free throws (72.0 percent) and held the Pelicans to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.6 (below their season average of 20.8). Donovan Mitchell was the game’s leading scorer with 41 points on 13-for-25 shooting.
Based on historical performance heading into this one, ball security could play an integral role in this matchup. Washington commits the fourth-fewest miscues in the league (turnover percentage of 13.6 percent), while the gambling defense of Utah forces the second-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 17.2 percent).
Washington holds records of 12-10 straight up (SU) and 12-10 against the spread (ATS). Of the Wizards’ 22 games, 14 have finished under the projected point total.
Meanwhile, Utah owns records of 12-11 SU and 13-10 ATS. Vegas has typically been fairly accurate when predicting totals of Jazz games, with 11 overs compared to 11 unders.
Derrick Favors has averaged 16.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over the last five games for Utah.
After the Jazz won both matchups against the Wizards last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Utah won 95-88. The Jazz had a much better free throw rate (0.264 vs. 0.149) and had a better turnover percentage (10.5 vs. 13.0).
Washington Wizards vs. Utah Jazz Odds Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Wizards, ATS Winner – Wizards, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
On the road, Washington is 8-3 ATS with 8 unders and 3 overs.
Utah is 10-4 ATS at home with 8 unders and 6 overs.
Utah is 7-2 when they allow under 100 points, while Washington is 9-1.
The Jazz are 10-4 when they reach the century mark, while the Wizards are 10-6.
Utah ranks eighth in second chance points allowed per game (11.1) while Washington ranks 26th (14.0).
The Jazz rank second in steals per game (9.7) while the Wizards rank 19th (7.8).
Utah ranks fourth in points allowed in the paint per game (40.0) while Washington ranks 18th (45.3).
The Jazz rank seventh in blocks per game (5.4) while the Wizards rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (5.1).
Washington ranks 15th in fast break points per game (10.3) while Utah ranks 26th (8.1).
The Wizards rank 15th in rebounds per game (43.1) while the Jazz rank 26th (40.3).
Utah ranks second in points off turnovers per game (20.2) while Washington ranks ninth (18.5).
The Jazz rank second in assists allowed per game (18.8) while the Wizards rank eighth (21.3).
Bettings Trends:
In their last five games, Washington is 3-2 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders.
Utah is 5-0 ATS with 3 overs and 2 unders over their last five games.
The Wizards’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 4.0 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jazz have scored an average of 115.4 points per game (12.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 96.0 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
