NBA Predictions & Preview For Monday, March 2nd

Wizards and Jazz look to cover as home underdogs

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Sports betting expert Jeff Fox previews the NBA action for Monday, March 2nd, highlighting the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz as home underdogs worth backing against the spread.

Why it matters

With only four games on the NBA schedule and several tanking teams involved, finding value bets can be challenging. However, Fox believes the Wizards and Jazz present opportunities to profit as home underdogs.

The details

Fox is recommending the Washington Wizards +16.5 against the Houston Rockets, as well as the Utah Jazz +11.5 against the Denver Nuggets. He notes that while these teams may be tanking, they can still cover the spread.

  • The Wizards vs. Rockets game tips off at 7:00 PM EST.
  • The Jazz vs. Nuggets game tips off at 9:00 PM EST.

The players

Washington Wizards

An NBA team based in Washington, D.C. that is currently in a rebuilding phase.

Houston Rockets

An NBA team based in Houston, Texas that is considered a contender in the Western Conference.

Utah Jazz

An NBA team based in Salt Lake City, Utah that is dealing with a number of injuries and is in the midst of a down season.

Denver Nuggets

An NBA team based in Denver, Colorado that is a top team in the Western Conference.

Jeff Fox

A sports betting expert and analyst who provides predictions and analysis for the NBA.

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What they’re saying

“I swept my NBA plays on Sunday, which is a great way to kick off the month. Let's get a proper heater started tomorrow.”

— Jeff Fox, Sports Betting Expert (sportsgamblingpodcast.com)

The takeaway

With several tanking teams involved, finding value bets in the NBA can be challenging. However, sports betting expert Jeff Fox believes the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz present opportunities to profit as home underdogs on Monday night.