Washington-wizards vs Utah Jazz Picks and Predictions March 5th 2025

Washington-Wizards vs Utah Jazz March 5th 2025

At 7:00 ET, the Wizards (-196) will host the Jazz (+164) in a non-conference matchup. Washington (-5) is currently 15th in the Eastern Conference, while Utah (-5) is 15th in the West. The over/under line for this game is 230.5.

This game will be played at the Capital One Arena in Washington and can be seen on MNMT.

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Jazz vs. Wizards Key Information

The Jazz dropped to 15-46 on the season after a 134-106 home loss to the Pistons on Monday. Utah entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by 28. The total points for the game reached 240, surpassing the over/under line of 232 by 8 points.

Detroit took control early with a 14-0 run, turning an 18-16 lead into 30-18. Utah couldn’t recover, trailing 36-22 after the 1st quarter. The Pistons extended their lead in each subsequent quarter, outscoring the Jazz 31-25 in the 2nd, 31-30 in the 3rd, and 36-29 in the 4th.

In their loss to the Pistons, the Jazz managed just 106 points, shooting 42.7% from the field and hitting only 10 threes at a 30.3% clip. Kyle Filipowski led the way with 25 points, knocking down 4 threes at 57.1% efficiency and adding 8 rebounds.

Filipowski scored 12 points in the 4th quarter, while Walker Kessler added 6 of his 14 points late. Collin Sexton contributed 16 points, and Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier each added 6 points in the 3rd quarter.

The Jazz struggled defensively, giving up 134 points to the Pistons, with 36 points allowed in both the 1st and 4th quarters. Detroit shot 55% from the field, and Utah allowed 31 points in both the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

Utah did well defending the three, holding the Pistons to 11 made threes on 26% shooting. They also limited Detroit to 8 offensive rebounds and recorded 7 steals.

The Wizards fell to 11-49 this season after a 106-90 loss to the Heat on Monday. Washington entered the game as +8.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 196 points was well below the O/U line of 217.

Washington struggled early, scoring just 12 points in the 2nd quarter. They showed some life in the 3rd, outscoring Miami 32-26, but a 12-0 run by the Heat put the game out of reach in the 4th.

In their 106-90 loss to the Heat, the Wizards shot just 36.9% from the field and 28.6% from three, making 10 threes overall. Khris Middleton led the way with 16 points, shooting 66.7% from the floor, including 8 points in the 1st quarter.

Bub Carrington added 14 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip. Kyshawn George contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds, but shot just 28.6% from the field and 25% from deep.

Defensively, the Wizards gave up 106 points to the Heat, who shot 47% from the field. Washington’s toughest quarter was the 1st, where they allowed 32 points, but they tightened up in the 2nd, giving up just 23 points.

From beyond the arc, the Heat hit 13 threes at a 35% clip. The Wizards sent Miami to the line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws. Washington recorded 8 steals but didn’t register any blocks in the game.

We’re calling a win for the Wizards, with a final score of 94-66, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Wizards at -5.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 230.5 and our model has the Jazz and Wizards finishing with a combined 160 points. Our pick is to take the under.

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Last-Place Clubs Clash as Jazz Face Wizards

The bottom teams from each conference go head-to-head in the nation’s capital on Wednesday as the Washington Wizards host the Utah Jazz.

Wizards Struggle to Find Their Footing

With an 11-49 record, Washington holds the worst mark in the NBA and appears to be in prime position for the best odds in the upcoming draft lottery. The Wizards have lost eight of their last 10 games and are struggling to find consistency.

Jordan Poole, the team’s leading scorer at 21 points per game, has been sidelined for the last two contests due to a hyperextended elbow. Additionally, Malcolm Brogdon (12.7 ppg) hasn’t played since Feb. 10 as he recovers from a sprained left ankle.

Without their top two offensive weapons, the Wizards endured a 106-90 defeat against the Miami Heat on Monday. They managed just 36.9% shooting from the field and a meager 12 points in the second quarter.

“We just didn’t have that zip or sharpness to our game tonight,” Wizards head coach Brian Keefe admitted postgame. “We missed some easy layups early that I thought would have helped us. We weren’t sharp on either end. Our defense wasn’t physical; we weren’t in the passing lanes like we should’ve been.”

Khris Middleton, acquired from the Milwaukee Bucks, led Washington with 16 points and has averaged 12 per game over his first five contests with the team.

Jazz Face Historic Struggles

Utah is enduring one of the worst seasons in its 51-year history, set to miss the postseason for a third consecutive year. The Jazz just wrapped up a nine-game homestand, where they lost six of nine, and now head back on the road for the first time since Feb. 10.

Their latest outing was a 134-106 blowout loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday. After leading by a point midway through the first quarter, Utah allowed a 14-0 run and never got back within single digits. Turnovers proved costly, as the Jazz gave the ball away 28 times—just one shy of their season high.

“The deciding factor in the game was turnovers,” Jazz head coach Will Hardy said. “We had 18 at halftime and 28 for the game. It’s really hard to win if we can’t take care of the ball. We did not do a good job of fighting for our space, and we did not do a good job of playing in straight lines. You put yourself in a really bad spot when you do that.”

One bright spot for Utah was rookie Kyle Filipowski, who posted a career-high 25 points and drained four three-pointers.

“I think the work that Kyle has done on his shooting is showing itself,” Hardy noted. “Kyle developing his perimeter shot has changed how he’s guarded. It’s really good for our team, and it’s really good for Kyle.”

Filipowski has averaged 16 points and 10.7 rebounds over his last three games. Meanwhile, Utah has been without leading scorer Lauri Markkanen (19.3 ppg) for five straight contests due to a back injury. John Collins, the team’s second-leading scorer (18.6 ppg), also missed his second consecutive game on Monday with back issues.

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