Jazz vs. Wizards Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for March 5
It’s Wednesday, March 5, and the Utah Jazz (15-46) and Washington Wizards (11-49) are all set to square off from Capital One Arena in Washington.
The Jazz are currently 7-22 on the road with a point differential of -7, while the Wizards have a 1-9 record in their last ten games at home. This is the first meeting of the season between the two.
Utah is 2-5 since the All-Star break and lost the past two games. Washington is 2-8 in the past 10 games and 2-4 since the All-Star break.
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The latest odds as of Wednesday:
That gives the Jazz an implied team point total of 114.06, and the Wizards 116.67.
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“With such bad records and young talent on the floor, most of the money will come in on the Over and the Jazz as +5 point underdogs versus Washington. I don’t think either side is worth backing although this line is telling with Washington favored so heavily. I would fade the public and take the Under here.”
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Jazz vs. Wizards Prediction, Odds and Best NBA Prop Bets for Wednesday, March 5
Two of the NBA’s worst teams face off on Wednesday night, as the Washington Wizards host the Utah Jazz.
These two squads are both in the mix for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, although the league’s draft lottery will ultimately determine where that pick goes.
Washington was blown out by the Miami Heat on Monday night, and it’s just 2-8 in its last 10 games heading into this matchup.
Utah, which has been quick to rest veterans down the stretch of this season, has dropped back-to-back games and only has seven road wins all season.
Which team should bettors consider wagering on in this matchup?
Let’s break down the odds, players to watch in the prop market and my prediction for this game on March 5.
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.
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As of this writing, there had been no prop lines released for this game, so instead I provided a suggestion based on recent player performance.
With so many injuries on the Utah side, I omitted a prop for the Jazz in this matchup.
Even with several bigs out for the Jazz, I’m not buying No. 2 overall pick Alexandre Sarr in this matchup.
This season, Sarr is averaging just 6.5 rebounds per game, and since returning from injury he’s played no more than 26 minutes in either of his matchups. On top of that, the big man has grabbed just three and four rebounds in those games.
The Jazz have been tough on the glass all season, ranking 12th in rebounding percentage and eighth in opponent rebounds per game.
These two teams both rank in the bottom 10 in the NBA in offensive rating this season, and now the Jazz are sitting five of their best rotation players.
While neither of these teams has played well on the defensive end either, it’s hard to trust them in this spot with a lack of proven scorers on the floor.
Plus, five of Washington’s last six games have fallen way short of this number. The Jazz are going to be relying on a lot of young, unproven players in this matchup, and I’m not sold on either side scoring enough to clear this line.
The UNDER has also hit in half of Washington’s games in the 2024-25 season.
Pick: UNDER 233.5 (-110 at DraftKings)
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Mar 4, 2025, 4:22 PM | Updated: Mar 5, 2025, 10:29 am
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) rubs his eyes in the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (Laura Seitz, Deseret News)
BY BEN ANDERSON
Utah Jazz Insider
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz injury report features several key names as the team travels to face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday.
The Jazz have ruled out four starters against the Wizards, plus one key reserve.
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The Jazz will be without starters Lauri Markkanen (back), John Collins (back), Walker Kessler (rest), and Collin Sexton (ankle), while sixth-man Jordan Clarkson will miss the game due to ongoing plantar fasciitis.
Keyonte George is listed as questionable due to illness.
After Monday’s loss to the Pelicans, the Jazz own the worst record in the Western Conference at 15-46.
The @utahjazz injury report is lengthy against the @WashWizards.
OUT – Jordan Clarkson (foot)
OUT – John Collins (back)
OUT – Taylor Hendricks (leg)
OUT – Walker Kessler (rest)
OUT – Lauri Markkanen (back)
OUT – Collin Sexton (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE – Jaden Springer (back)
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) March 4, 2025
Washington is the first stop of a five-game road trip for the Jazz who will also face the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics, and Memphis Grizzlies before returning home on March 14.
Of the Jazz’s 21 remaining games, 11 will be played on the road, while 10 will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
The Jazz are 7-22 on the road this season, and 8-24 at home.
According to Tankathon, the Jazz have the 14th toughest schedule remaining in the NBA with upcoming opponents owning an average win percentage of .509.
OUT – Saddiq Bey (knee)
OUT – Jordan Poole (elbow)
OUT – Malcolm Brogdon (ankle)
QUESTIONABLE – Kyshawn George (jaw)
QUESTIONABLE – Richaun Holmes (knee)
The Jazz will travel to face the Wizards on Wednesday at 5 p.m. MST. The game will be televised on KJZZ, streamed on Jazz+, and heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone.
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