Through 3 Quarters
The Washington Wizards were expected to take an 'L' in this one, but so far it isn't playing out to script. It's still tight after three quarters, with Washington leading 84-80 over the Utah Jazz.
The Wizards have been led by shooting guard Bradley Beal, who so far has 28 points and four assists. One thing to keep an eye out for is Kyle Kuzma's foul situation as he currently sits at four.
Shooting guard Donovan Mitchell has led the way so far for Utah, as he has 25 points and five assists.
Utah hasn't lost 100% of the games in which they were down heading into the final period this season, so a win here would be refreshing.
Who's Playing
Washington @ Utah
Current Records: Washington 15-15; Utah 20-8
What to Know
The Washington Wizards are 3-10 against the Utah Jazz since February of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit this past Saturday. Washington's road trip will continue as they head to Vivint Arena at 9 p.m. ET to face off against Utah.
The Wizards have to be aching after a bruising 118-98 defeat to the Phoenix Suns this past Thursday. The top scorer for Washington was shooting guard Bradley Beal (26 points).
Meanwhile, Utah was close but no cigar this past Friday as they fell 128-126 to the San Antonio Spurs. Utah was up 73-59 at the end of the half but couldn't hold on to the lead. Their loss shouldn't obscure the performances of center Rudy Gobert, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 14 boards, and shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, who had 27 points in addition to five rebounds. That makes it eight consecutive games in which Gobert has had at least ten rebounds.
The Wizards are expected to lose this next one by 9.5. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past eight games, so buyers beware.
Both of these teams will be looking to put their recent losses behind them and walk away with a victory. Check back to see which squad is able to work their way into the win column.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Vivint Arena -- Salt Lake City, Utah
- TV: ATTSN Rocky Mountain
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $27.50
Odds
The Jazz are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Wizards, according to the latest NBA odds.
Bettors have moved against the Jazz slightly, as the game opened with the Jazz as an 11-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Utah have won ten out of their last 13 games against Washington.
- Dec 11, 2021 - Utah 123 vs. Washington 98
- Apr 12, 2021 - Washington 125 vs. Utah 121
- Mar 18, 2021 - Washington 131 vs. Utah 122
- Feb 28, 2020 - Utah 129 vs. Washington 119
- Jan 12, 2020 - Utah 127 vs. Washington 116
- Mar 29, 2019 - Utah 128 vs. Washington 124
- Mar 18, 2019 - Utah 116 vs. Washington 95
- Jan 10, 2018 - Utah 107 vs. Washington 104
- Dec 04, 2017 - Utah 116 vs. Washington 69
- Mar 31, 2017 - Utah 95 vs. Washington 88
- Feb 26, 2017 - Utah 102 vs. Washington 92
- Mar 11, 2016 - Utah 114 vs. Washington 93
- Feb 18, 2016 - Washington 103 vs. Utah 89
Injury Report for Utah
- Mike Conley: Out (Rest)
- Malik Fitts: Out (Shoulder)
- Udoka Azubuike: Out (Ankle)
Injury Report for Washington
- Rui Hachimura: Out (Personal)
- Thomas Bryant: Out (Knee)
