The Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards will face each other in the NBA regular season.
Tournament – NBA;
Date – 23.12.2022;
Kick-Off – 02:00 UK;
Venue – Vivint Arena (18.306);
City – Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #1 – Handicap (+5) for Wizards – 2.198.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #2 – Total Points Over 226 – 1.678.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction #3 – Lauri Markkanen Points Over 19.5 – 1.416.
The Washington Wizards defeated the Jazz quite convincingly at home this season. The Wizards have already outscored the Phoenix Suns on their road trip to the West. The Wizards could well build on their success in the upcoming game.
The Utah Jazz averages 121 points in home games, while Washington scores 110 away. As a rule, the teams’ head-to-head encounters are quite productive. All the more reason to keep their leaders healthy and eager to play. The odds are good that Washington basketball fans will enjoy an entertaining game in the upcoming meeting.
The Utah Jazz picked up their third win in the last five games. They also picked up their first win after a two-game losing streak.
On the road, the Jazz defeated the Detroit Pistons (126-111). In that game, Lauri Markkanen scored. Utah forward scored 38 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
Before that, the Utah Jazz lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers (99-122) and Milwaukee Bucks (97-123). However, they also defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (132-129 and 121-100).
The Utah Jazz remains in 8th place in the West. In 34 games, they have won 18 games and lost 16.
Ten straight defeats. The Washington Wizards got a taste of victory against the Phoenix Suns (113-110). It was an away game. Kyle Kuzma made a significant contribution. He scored 29 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
From December 1-19, all the Wizards knew to do was loose.
The Washington Wizards are in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. The team has played 32 games, winning 12 and losing 20.
In our opinion, the teams will take to the field with the following line-ups:
Utah Jazz: Mike Conley Jr. – Jordan Clarkson – Lauri Markkanen – Jarred Vanderbilt – Walker Kessler.
Washington Wizards: Monté Morris – Bradley Beal – Kyle Kuzma – Deni Avdija – Kristaps Porziņģis.
Collin Sexton (Out) and Kelly Olynyk (Out) are listed as injured for the Utah Jazz.
Delon Wright (Out) and Kristaps Porzingis (Day-to-day) are listed as injured for the Washington Wizards.
Lauri Markkanen averages 23 points per game this season. We offer to bet on “Markkanen Points Over 19.5” with odds of 1.416.
The fixture will be played at Vivint Arena (18.306) in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
This starting whistle will sound on the 23rd of December, 2022, at 02:00 UK Time.
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