Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Utah Jazz

With a 15-54 record, the Utah Jazz are currently 5th in the Northwest division and 15th in the Western Conference. They are coming off a 97-111 loss against the Chicago Bulls in their last outing and are currently on a 10-game losing streak. Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen each scored 16 points for Utah, which last won on Feb. 28. Lauri Markkanen was 1 for 8 from 3-point range, part of a rough shooting night for the team from deep.

Offensively, the Utah Jazz average 112.5 points per game and leans on Markkanen's offense and reliable perimeter efficiency from the three. The team shoots 45.8% field goals and 35.5% from the arc. They convert 77.2% from the free throw line and average 25.7 assists per game. However, the team struggles with turnovers and perimeter defence, which opponents exploit for easy transition buckets.

Defensively, they must emphasize closing out shooters and improving defensive rotations. They average 4.6 blocks and 6.6 steals per game, while their rebounding is at 45.9 rebounds per game. On average they commit 19.0 fouls and 16.8 turnovers per game. Lauri Markkanen has been the top-scorer and remains the focal point of the offence, delivering in scoring and rebounding. Injuries- Taylor Hendricks, John Collins, Elijah Harkless, Jaden Springer, KJ Martin, Svi Mykhailiuk, Collin Sexton.

Washington Wizards

With a 15-52 record, the Washington Wizards are currently 5th in the Southeast division and 15th in the Eastern Conference. They are coming off a 97-112 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers in their last outing. Alex Sarr led the Wizards with 20 points and Tristan Vukcevic had 17 points and eight rebounds. Last in the Eastern Conference, the Wizards dropped to 3-3 on a seven-game trip. They had won two in a row and four of six.

Offensively, the Washington Wizards have been averaging 108.9 points per game and their three-point efficiency averages 33.7%, which ranks amongst the lowest in the league. The team averages 25.5 assists per game, reflecting an emphasis on sharing the ball, but struggles with 15.2 turnovers. They average 43.9% field goals and convert 78.4% form the free throw line.

Defensively, the Wizards have been inconsistent at best. Their rebounding performance is also inconsistent averaging 44.2, often giving opponents second-chance opportunities. They average 5.2 blocks and 7.7 steals, showing some defensive ability. Jordan Poole has been the cornerstone of the team offense. His offensive prowess makes him a critical player to watch. However, Alex Sarr has been the Wizards main scorer in the last three games, scoring 34 points against Denver. Injury- Saddiq Bey, Malcolm Brogdon, Bilal Coulibaly, Corey Kispert, Marcus Smart.

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Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards Match Prediction & Analysis

While both teams have had challenging season, the Wizards slightly edge in head-to-head contests, combined with Jordan Pool’s and Alex Sarr’s offensive contributions. That said, if the Jazz manage to harness their home-court advantage and tighten their defense, they could turn the tide in a low-scoring, grind-it-out affair.

In their recent head-to-head matchup, the Wizards defeated the Jazz 125-122. The Utah Jazz is currently riding a four-game home losing streak, where they scored 110.5 points per game, while the Wizards lost three of their last six away games in which they averaged 112.8 points per game.

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UTAH JAZZ vs WASHINGTON WIZARDS
Winning Prediction

Based on current form and recent analysis, the Washington Wizards are favoured in this matchup.

Washington Wizards to Win!

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