Utah Jazz vs Washington-wizards Picks and Predictions March 19th 2025

Utah Jazz vs Washington-Wizards March 19th 2025

At 9:00 ET, the 15-52 Washington Wizards (+154) will travel to Salt Lake City to take on the 15-54 Utah Jazz (-183). This non-conference matchup will be played at the Delta Center and can be seen on KJZZ.

Utah (-4.5) is currently on a 10-game losing streak and is 15th in the Western Conference. Washington is 15th in the East and has a 5th place standing in the Southeast Division.

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Wizards vs. Jazz Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: Washington Wizards at Utah Jazz
• Where: Salt Lake City at Delta Center
• Date: Wednesday, March 19th
• Betting Odds UTA -4.5, WAS +154 | UTA -183 O/U 234.5

The Wizards Can Win If…

The Wizards fell to 15-52 on the season after a 112-97 loss to the Trail Blazers on Monday. Washington, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 209, well below the O/U line of 231.

A key moment came when Portland went on a 13-0 run, stretching their lead from 46-43 to 59-43. Washington trailed 89-70 going into the 4th quarter but managed to outscore the Blazers 27-23 in the final period.

In their 112-97 loss to the Trail Blazers, the Wizards shot just 41.3% from the field and hit 30% of their threes, making 12 from deep. Alexandre Sarr led the way with 20 points, adding 10 in the 3rd quarter.

Tristan Vukcevic finished with 17 points, also scoring 10 in the 4th. Kyshawn George and Jaylen Martin each contributed 11 points, with George adding 5 in the 3rd and Martin scoring 5 in the final period.

Defensively, the Wizards allowed 112 points to the Trail Blazers, who shot 42% from the field. Washington gave up 31 points in the 1st quarter, 28 in the 2nd, and 30 in the 3rd, but tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 23 points.

From beyond the arc, Portland hit 15 threes at a 32% clip. The Wizards sent them to the line 19 times, where they made 13 free throws. Washington grabbed 38 defensive rebounds but allowed 14 offensive boards, while also recording 6 steals and 7 blocks.

• Across their ten previous road games, Washington has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 108 points per game.
• Washington has done well both straight up and vs the spread as the underdog, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 ATS in their last three games.
• Over their last three games, the Wizards have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 2-1 vs. the spread.

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The Jazz Can Win If…

The Jazz fell to 15-54 this season after a 111-97 home loss to the Bulls on Monday. Utah, who entered as +4.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 208 points was well below the 242-point line.

Chicago’s 10-0 run early set the tone, but Utah fought back, winning the 2nd quarter 31-23. However, the Bulls took control again in the 3rd, outscoring the Jazz 32-25, and closed out the game by holding Utah to 19 points in the 4th.

In their 97-point effort against the Bulls, the Jazz struggled offensively, shooting just 40.7% from the field. Their three-point shooting was particularly poor, hitting only 9 threes at a 21.4% clip.

Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George led the Jazz with 16 points each, with Markkanen scoring 9 in the opening quarter. George added 8 of his points in the 3rd quarter.

Despite a strong defensive effort in the 2nd and 4th quarters, the Jazz couldn’t contain the Bulls, who scored 111 points in Monday’s game. Utah held Chicago to 43% shooting from the field and 31% from beyond the arc, where the Bulls made 14 threes.

The Jazz sent the Bulls to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 13 attempts. Utah grabbed 44 defensive rebounds while allowing 9 offensive boards. They also recorded 4 steals and 4 blocks in the game.

• When looking at their past five home matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 111 per game. The team went 0-5 overall in these games.
• Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Jazz have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 3-7.
• In their last three games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 2-1 and are 0-3 vs. the spread.

The Lean

Not only do we have the Jazz winning this one by a score of 113-70, but we see them covering the spread. Our pick is to grab the Jazz at -4.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 234.5, and our model projects the Wizards and Jazz to reach a combined total of 183 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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Call It March Sadness: NBA Bottom Two to Meet in Utah

Before the excitement of March Madness and the NBA playoffs takes over, basketball fans must first witness a battle at the other end of the standings. The Washington Wizards take on the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City in a matchup of two teams vying for draft lottery positioning.

Wizards Dealing with Injuries Amid Late-Season Push

Washington (15-52) will be without at least one key player, as Corey Kispert underwent season-ending surgery to repair a ligament tear in his left thumb. Kispert, who averaged 11.6 points per game, suffered the injury during Saturday’s 126-123 win over Denver.

In addition to Kispert, the Wizards have been dealing with a host of injuries, with Marcus Smart (illness), Malcolm Brogdon (ankle), Bilal Coulibaly (hamstring), and Saddiq Bey (knee) all missing Monday’s 112-97 loss to Portland. That defeat snapped a two-game upset streak for Washington, which had beaten Detroit and Denver on the road.

Despite their struggles this season, the Wizards have played some of their best basketball of late, going 6-5 over their last 11 games. They also defeated Utah 125-122 on March 5 at home, a result that could influence those analyzing NBA predictions for this matchup.

AJ Johnson, the 23rd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, made his first career start on Monday, finishing with eight points, seven rebounds, and four assists in 35 minutes. However, his six turnovers highlight the growing pains of a young player adjusting to a larger role.

“It was definitely an adjustment coming in starting and playing right away, but I felt like I handled it pretty well. There’s always room for growth, but I’m definitely looking forward to playing more.” — AJ Johnson

Jazz Looking to Snap Losing Streak

Utah (15-54) enters the game on a 10-game losing streak, struggling to find consistency in what has been a challenging season. The Jazz fell to the Chicago Bulls 111-97 on Monday, but coach Will Hardy remained optimistic about his team’s effort.

“I actually feel really good about the team’s effort tonight. The guys competed really hard. I think 17 turnovers hurt us a bit. Give Chicago credit; they kept us off the offensive glass with only four offensive rebounds tonight. And the reality is we couldn’t stretch their defense out enough because we didn’t make any threes.” — Will Hardy

The biggest concern for Utah has been its poor perimeter shooting. The Jazz shot just 9-for-42 (21.4%) from three-point range against Chicago, continuing a season-long struggle from deep. Even big man Walker Kessler has been encouraged to expand his game, attempting five three-pointers on Monday and going 1-for-6 from beyond the arc on Sunday against Minnesota.

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“Coach is a big proponent of players trying to get better and expand their games. We’ve had conversations before about this my first two years, even this year, and he knows that that can be an expansion and a part of my game.” — Walker Kessler

This game marks the second in Utah’s six-game homestand, and it’s arguably the most winnable one given their upcoming matchups against Boston, Cleveland, Memphis, and Houston. For those looking at NBA expert picks, this contest could be a crucial one in determining draft positioning as the season winds down.