Betting Odds:

• Spread: Wizards favored by 5 points.​cbssports.com+1sportsline.com+1
• Over/Under: Total set at 230 points.​sportsline.com

Key Storylines:

• Injury Impact: Both teams are dealing with significant injuries. The Wizards are without leading scorer Jordan Poole (21.0 ppg) due to an elbow injury, and Malcolm Brogdon (12.7 ppg) is also sidelined. The Jazz face even more challenges, missing top scorers Lauri Markkanen (19.3 ppg), John Collins (18.6 ppg), Collin Sexton (18.2 ppg), Jordan Clarkson (16.6 ppg), and Walker Kessler (11.5 ppg). Rookie Keyonte George (16.7 ppg) is available but was recently listed as questionable due to illness. ​covers.com
• Home-Court Advantage: Despite their struggles, the Wizards have covered the spread in four of their last five home games. ​covers.com

Prediction:

Given the extensive injuries on both sides, particularly the Jazz’s depleted roster, the Wizards are favored to win and cover the 5-point spread. However, with key offensive players missing, a lower-scoring game is anticipated, making the under on the 230-point total a plausible outcome.