The Utah Jazz and the Washington Wizards will square off once again this season, with the Jazz hoping to get a win in this match. Coming into this game, these two teams are coming from a win, which brings them confidence for this match. The Wizards are from a win against the Suns, ending their 10-game losing streak. As for the Jazz, they were able to defeat the Pistons on their last meeting. These two teams will meet on December 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM (GMT+8), with the Jazz host this match.
Currently, the hosts are in the 8th spot in the Western Conference, with a record of 18 wins and 16 loss. However, looking at their record, they still need to improve, as they are still unsure if a spot in the playoffs. Luckily for them, they are playing at home, where they have a good 11-5 record. As for the visitors, they are now at the 12th of the Eastern Conference, an unsafe spot, if they want to enter the playoffs. They are now with a record of 12 wins and 20 losses. Additionally, they failed to be impressive on their road games, winning only four of their 17 away matches.
Utah Jazz
The Jazz are aiming to stay solid at home, despite squaring off their last 10 games, with five wins and five losses. Although they are currently at the eight of the standings, they are doing well in offense, and are just three games back from the first-place. Additionally, this team is doing very well beyond the arc, shooting 37% from the three-point line. However, they are really struggling in the free-throw line, as they are only making 77.1%. This percentage are actually the 22nd in the NBA, which means they failed to take advantage of the free-throw line. They are the 4th in offense, scoring 116.9 points per game, and the 24th in the defense, allowing 116 points per game.
Lauri Markkhanen is the one leading the Jazz when it comes to points, contributing 22.8 points per game. Moreover, Jordan Clarkson is also producing points for the Jazz as he is averaging 20.1 points per game. Kelly Olynuk is questionable for this match, while Collin Sexton and Johnny Juzang are both listed out.
Washington Wizards
Coming into this game, the Wizards need to show up on the road, as they are not doing well on the road, winning only four road games. They are also trailing by 11 games to the first-place, Bucks in their conference standings. When it comes to beyond the arc, this squad is not doing well, only shooting 34.7% in that area. Due to this percentage, they are just the 19th-best when it comes to three-point shooting. Additionally, their free-throw percentage does not look good as well, only averaging 76% from the charity stripe. If they want to win their future matches, they must take advantage of the free-throw line. They are currently the 20th in offense, having 111.9 points per game. When it comes to defense, they are at 16th, allowing 113.6 points per game.
Kristaps Porzingis continues to lead the Wizards, having 22.4 points per game, however, he is listed questionable in this match due to injury. Delon Wright, and Rui Hachimura are both out for this match due to their injuries as well.
Prediction:
Utah Jazz
Total Under: 118.5
Odds: 0.85
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