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The Utah Jazz are on top of the Western Conference after their fourth consecutive win of the 2022-23 NBA Season brought them their tenth victory. They look up and are ready to face the Washington Wizards, who are at a happy sixth in the Eastern Conference after a two-game win streak put them on 6-6 for the season.
They will now host this encounter at the Capital One Arena on Saturday (November 12). Both teams are showcasing some great gameplay, especially Utah, but the way Washington has surprised a lot of teams, expect them to come hard and play hard for a win.
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Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards: Betting Odds
The Utah Jazz has been the biggest element of surprise this season, more than any other. After the departure of their star players like Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, fans expected the team to take time and start slow. None of this has happened and the team has been playing much better than ever.
With a group of young and confident players, Utah is flying high and is currently on top of the conference. With 10 wins in 13 games, they have proved all their critics wrong. They are yet to lose a game at home this season, 5-0 at the start, and their away record is decent as well at 5-3.
The Wizards are also playing better than what people expected of them. They have six and six losses so far and are currently placed sixth in the East. Kyle Kuzma, Bradley Beal, and Porzingis, along with other players, are really coming together.
Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards: Match Details
Fixture: Utah Jazz @ Washington Wizards
Date & Time: Saturday, November 12, 07:00 p.m EDT
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.
Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards: Pick
Kristaps Porzingis is looking sharp this season for the Wizards. With proper game time and assistance, he is coming out of his shell and developing into a proper player.
He has averaged 19.2 points per game, along with 8.2 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 11 games. Against a strong offensive Utah, Kristaps should go all guns blazing.
Best Pick: Kristaps Porzingis Total Points Over 20.5 (-115)
Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards: Key Statistics & Prediction
The Jazz is averaging 118.8 ppg, including 44.7 rebounds, and 27.7 assists. Their 3-pt shooting is at an impressive 37.7% whereas the field goal percentage is at 47.3.
The Wizards are averaging 107.5 ppg, along with 44.5 rebounds and 23.6 assists. Their shooting from the perimeter is very low, at 31.4%, however, the field goal percentage is decent at 47.2%.
Utah have a big 7-3 advantage over Washington in their last 10 encounters. The way both teams are playing, the away team has a better chance of winning.
However, playing at home gives the Wizards a much-needed psychological advantage. But expect Utah to win this contest.
Final Prediction: Utah -4 (-110)
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