Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards Picks and Prediction for Thursday March 5 2026

By: Eddie Kline Published 03/05/2026, 12:10 AM ET

Jazz Preview

In Thursday night NBA action, the Utah Jazz will travel to the nation’s capital to face the Washington Wizards. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Jazz (18-44) are in the midst of a seven-game losing skid and own the second worst record in the Western Conference. This will be the second of a back-to-back on the road for Utah, who shot 41 percent from the field during last night’s 106-102 road loss against Philadelphia.

Utah G Keyonte George connected on 5-for-11 from long distance and finished with a game-high 30 points. Isaiah Collier scored 18 points on 5-for-10 shooting and dished out five assists. Rookie G Ace Bailey added 12 points (5-16 FG) for the Jazz, who fell to 7-23 on the road.

Wizards Preview

The Washington Wizards are looking to snap a six-game losing streak and have their sights set on the future. The Wizards (16-45) rank second worst in the league in defensive efficiency and are surrendering 123 points per contest. On Tuesday, Washington was outscored by 13 points during the third quarter of a 126-109 road loss against Orlando.

Will Riley led five Washington players in double figures with 19 points (8-13 FG) and five assists. Jaden Hardy scored 18 points on 7-for-13 shooting in 22 minutes off the bench. Justin Champagnie added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Wizards, who missed 25 of 32 three-point attempts.

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Jazz vs Wizards Pick

Utah F Lauri Markkanen (hip) and Washington C Alex Sarr (hamstring) will remain sidelined for this contest. These are the two worst defensive teams in the league and they rank in the top eight in tempo. Look for the Wizards to narrowly win at home in a game that goes over the total. Final Score Prediction, Washington Wizards win 127-124.