Wizards vs. Jazz Odds, Pick, Prediction: Expect Very Little Defense (December 22)

The Washington Wizards are 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 12-20 record. They have won just one of their past 10 games. The Wizards will continue their six-game road trip on Thursday night when they travel to Utah to take on the Jazz.

Washington Wizards won their first game in December on Tuesday night. They beat Phoenix Suns 113-110. Since December 1st the Wizards have played very little defense. Bradley Beal has returned to the team after a long injury layoff. He is averaging 28 points per game on 46% shooting since his return.

Utah Jazz are 5-5 this month and struggling to generate any consistency. Utah's defensive rating is only 26th in the NBA. However, the Jazz's offensive production is better than their defensive performance. The Jazz shot 37.0% from three this season, eighth in NBA, and 38.9% at home on 40.7 attempts per game.

Wizards and Jazz have had up-and-down seasons. With Bradley Beal back in the lineup, the Wizards have improved their offensive rating. The Wizards rank 29th in opponent three-point percent this month. Jazz are 29st in three point percentage this season. Wizards provide little resistance on the perimeter.