The Utah Jazz cannot let last night’s upset at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs linger. They’re hosting another competent opponent tonight in the Washington Wizards. The Wizards (15-15) have had an uneven year, starting out hotter than anybody expected before grinding to a halt. Meanwhile, the Jazz (20-8) have been about as good as advertised, but they’re coming off of a disappointing loss on the wrong end of a back-to-back. In short, this one could go either way.
Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards Tonight
According to WynnBet, the Jazz are an 11.0 point favorite against the Wizards, and a -600 point favorite on the money line. Washington is a +450 money line underdog.
The over/under is presently at 220.5 points.
Utah Jazz Starting Lineup
The Utah Jazz strive to be a model of consistency, and that applies to their starting group. Look for Quin Snyder to deploy his usual lineup of Mike Conley, Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic, Royce O’Neale and Rudy Gobert.
Utah Jazz Injury Report
There is some concern that Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell’s availability will be compromised in this game due to a stomach virus. Luckily, that doesn’t project as a long term issue. Otherwise, rookie Jared Butler remains on the shelf with right knee soreness.
Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards Prediction
There was a very real temptation to predict a Washington Wizards victory in this contest. If we knew firsthand how Donovan Mitchell’s stomach was feeling, there’s a chance we’d have gone that route.
The Jazz may be demoralized after last night’s defeat. Meanwhile, the Wizards come into this contest with some extra motivation having lost 7 of their last 8.
From a certain perspective, one could make the case that the Wizards’ extra motivation stands to fuel them to victory tonight. The flip side? This team has lost 7 of their last 8 games. They aren’t very good.
The Utah Jazz, on the other hand, are. If Donovan Mitchell is forced to sit this one out, the Wizards might escape with a victory. In the meantime, we’re placing our bet on the contender to beat the play-in team in this one.
Prediction: Jazz 118, Wizards 112
Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards TV Channel
Wizards fans can turn to NBC Sports Washington to catch this contest, while Utah Jazz fans should tune into AT&T Sportsnet Rocky Mountain.
Utah Jazz Schedule and Next Game
The Jazz next host another Eastern Conference opponent in the Charlotte Hornets on December 20. After that, they’ll enjoy a decent break before squaring off with the Minnesota Timberwolves on December 23.
After that one, they’ll face Luka Doncic and his Dallas Mavericks on December 26. They’ll then seek revenge against the San Antonio Spurs in the second game of a back-to-back on December 27 before a contest with the Portland Trail Blazers on December 29.