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"Jan 23, 9:00 PM | EnergySolutions ArenaWashington Wizards vs Utah Jazz Odds9-30TEAM RECORD22-19Utah will look to improve on its 22-19 record on Wednesday when they host Washington in NBA odds action at EnergySolutions Arena.The Wizards will try to spoil to the party on Wednesday; they are 24-14-1 ATS against the number this season, while the Jazz are 21-19-1 ATS. (Note: follow us on Twitter for line updates and injuries news).  Washington is 17-21-1 on the totals; Utah is 20-20-1.View Washington vs Utah Odds and Stats.Betting Line:Sportsbooks such as 5Dimes had set the Jazz as 7.5-point favorites on the opening line for this contest. The total was listed earler at 196.5, but may be on the move at Bovada and other top sites.Power Rankings / Prediction:According to new Power Rankings at Odds Shark, it&amp;#039;s the No. 18-rated Jazz and the No. 20-rated Wizards in this matchup. Predictive computer formulas point to a 96-90 win for the Jazz on Wednesday.ADVERTISEMENT: How They Match Up:When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Wizards rank No. 7 in the league with 43.7 per game. That compares with Utah&amp;rsquo;s No. 14 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Utah is the NBA&amp;rsquo;s No. 20-ranked team at 6.5 per game, while the Wizards rate No. 17 with 6.6 per contest.In comparing how the teams stack up statistically, the Wizards own the league&amp;#039;s No. 7-rated mark, allowing 96.2 points per game when playing on the road. Utah, on the other hand, rates No. 8 in scoring on their home court. The Wizards were a 98-95 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Trail Blazers. They covered the 7-point spread as underdogs, while the total score (193) made winners of UNDER bettors. Nene Hilario scored 24 points leading the Wizards to a 98-95 victory over Portland at Rose Garden on Monday.Utah was a 109-98 winner in its last match at home against the Cavaliers. They covered the 8.5-point spread as favorites, while the total score of 207 sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Utah earned a 109-98 victory over Cleveland on Saturday, getting 20 points from Randy Foye at EnergySolutions Arena.Washington Wizards Trends:When playing on Wednesday are 4-6Before playing Minnesota are 4-6After playing Portland are 1-9After a win are 4-6Utah Jazz Trends:When playing on Wednesday are 7-3Before playing LA Lakers are 4-6After playing Cleveland are 6-4After a win are 5-5A few Wizards at Jazz trends to consider:The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Washington&amp;#039;s last 12 games on the roadThe total has gone UNDER in 6 of Washington&amp;#039;s last 8 games when playing UtahWashington is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Washington&amp;#039;s last 6 games when playing on the road against UtahUtah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Utah is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against WashingtonThe total has gone OVER in 4 of Utah&amp;#039;s last 5 games Utah is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at homeNext up:Washington home to Minnesota, Friday, January 25Utah at LA Lakers, Friday, January 25"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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