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Washington (+12) for 1.5 Units
It used to be that an unrested team going up to the high altitude of Utah's then dominant arena -- Delta Center -- spelled trouble for the traveler. However, the Jazz' advantage has gradually deteriorated since the Energy Solutions Arena opened. And the Corbin era may see a further plummet. Utah is 1-7 ATS in their last 8 as a home favorite. The Jazz won't have Devin Harris at the point again, which leaves Earl Watson running the show. He has a few solid frontliners in Jefferson and Millsap but little consistency on the perimeter to stretch the Washington defense. Washington has some depth and has shown some offensive firepower recently. Josh Howard should return tonight and surely John Wall can create scoring opportunities with his quickness against a Corbin defense that allows 107.4 ppg since he took over. Extra incentive for the Wizards: they don't want to match the infamous 1990-91 Sacramento Kings as the team with the worst road record in an 82 game season with just 1 road win. This may be their only shot at eclipsing that mark. Washington the call.
Washington (+12) for 1.5 Units
It used to be that an unrested team going up to the high altitude of Utah's then dominant arena -- Delta Center -- spelled trouble for the traveler. However, the Jazz' advantage has gradually deteriorated since the Energy Solutions Arena opened. And the Corbin era may see a further plummet. Utah is 1-7 ATS in their last 8 as a home favorite. The Jazz won't have Devin Harris at the point again, which leaves Earl Watson running the show. He has a few solid frontliners in Jefferson and Millsap but little consistency on the perimeter to stretch the Washington defense. Washington has some depth and has shown some offensive firepower recently. Josh Howard should return tonight and surely John Wall can create scoring opportunities with his quickness against a Corbin defense that allows 107.4 ppg since he took over. Extra incentive for the Wizards: they don't want to match the infamous 1990-91 Sacramento Kings as the team with the worst road record in an 82 game season with just 1 road win. This may be their only shot at eclipsing that mark. Washington the call.
