The Washington Wizards will head out west to take on the Utah Jazz on Friday. This is a Western Conference against Eastern Conference matchup, with both teams heading to the postseason. The Washington Wizards are third in the Eastern Conference, and are 4 wins away from 50 on the season. Washington is just 2 games behind the top seeded Boston Celtics.
For Utah, they are fourth in the Western Conference. The Jazz are 45-29 on the season, and 1.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. The Jazz would host the Clippers in the first round of the postseason if it started today. The Utah Jazz are a slight favorite in this game. The Utah Jazz are -1 over the Washington Wizards. Find the latest NBA betting odds here.
In Depth Analysis On The Wizards Vs Jazz NBA Betting Odds, Pick & TV Info
When: Friday March 31st, 2017; 8:00pm CT
Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena; Salt Lake City, UT
TV: Direct TV
Stream Option: Watch NBA
NBA Odds: Utah Jazz -1
Why Bet on Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are allowing 96.7 points per game. The Jazz lead the league defensively, and have been sensational all season under Quin Snyder. Utah is coming off wins over the Knicks and Pelicans, with a recent loss to the Clippers. The top scorer for Utah is Gordon Hayward, with 21.8 points per game.
Last season, the Utah Jazz won just 40 games. This is the first time in more than 5 years that the Jazz are going to finish above .500. Utah will look to improve offensively as the postseason arrives, as they are the second worst scoring team in the league. The Jazz are scoring 100 points per game.
Why Bet on Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards may be the most surprising team in the league. The surprise has been on the positive side, as Washington already has 46 wins. Last season, Washington won just 41 games. This will be the fourth straight season that the Wizards finished with a 500+ record or better.
John Wall and Bradley Beal are one of the top combinations in all of the league. Beal leads the team in scoring with more than 23 points per game, but Wall is just behind. Wall is also dishing out 10+ assists per game. Washington is the 5th best scoring team, with just shy of 110 points per game.
Expert Score & Prediction
Two postseason teams, and two teams that have been surprising this season. The Wizards and Jazz are both well coached, and most did not pick them to reach the postseason. Washington is an incredible scoring team, while the Utah Jazz are a great defensive team. Look for the Wizards to struggle to score against a great defense.
The Jazz are going to be a tough team to beat in the postseason because of their defense. If the Jazz can score enough, they will be in good shape. In this game, the home court wins out. The final bet for this game is the Utah Jazz -1 over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
