2026 NBA Summer League: Thursday's Picks

The NBA Las Vegas Summer League tips off on Thursday with a seven games on the schedule, including the Washington Wizards facing the Utah Jazz at the Thomas & Mack Center. This is the marquee opening matchup featuring the No. 1 overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa going up against the No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson. In addition, Washington's highly touted 2025 first-round selections (Tre Johnson and Will Riley) are back for their second Summer League stints, while Utah brings a loaded developmental squad, including third-year wing Cody Williams and sophomore star Ace Bailey.

UTAH VS WASHINGTON ODDS, GAME TIME

• Game Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
• Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
• Location: Las Vegas, NV
• Stadium: Thomas & Mack Center
• Favorite: Utah Jazz
• Underdog: Washington Wizards
• Over/Under: 186.5
• Point Spread: Utah (-1.5)

HOW TO WATCH UTAH VS WASHINGTON

• TV Channel: ESPN

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR UTAH VS WASHINGTON

Dunkel Ratings: Utah 118.824; Washington 121.762
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 3; 189
Vegas Line & Total: Utah by 1 1/2; 186 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1 1/2); Over

Below are all of Dunkel's Picks for Thursday's games of the NBA Summer League schedule:

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR MINNESOTA VS NEW ORLEANS

Time: 3:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 117.753; New Orleans 120.656
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3; 173
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 1 1/2; 178 1/2
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+1 1/2); Under

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR SAN ANTONIO VS ATLANTA

Time: 4:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: San Antonio 121.131; Atlanta 119.535
Dunkel Line & Total: San Antonio by 1 1/2; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Atlanta by 2 1/2; 179 1/2
Dunkel Pick: San Antonio (+2 1/2); Under

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR DETROIT VS PHILADELPHIA

Time: 5:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 123.140; Philadelphia 118.109
Dunkel Line & Total: Detroit by 5; 175
Vegas Line & Total: Detroit by 1 1/2; 177 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Detroit (-1 1/2); Under

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR GOLDEN STATE VS DALLAS

Time: 7:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Golden State 124.906; Dallas 114.827
Dunkel Line & Total: Golden State by 10; 182
Vegas Line & Total: Golden State by 4 1/2; 178 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Golden State (-4 1/2); Over

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR CHARLOTTE VS ORLANDO

Time: 7:30 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Charlotte 121.360; Orlando 124.434
Dunkel Line & Total: Orlando by 3; 177
Vegas Line & Total: Charlotte by 1 1/2; 180 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Orlando (+1 1/2); Under

DUNKEL INDEX PREDICTION FOR SACRAMENTO VS LA CLIPPERS

Time: 11:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Sacramento 129.272; LA Clippers 115.139
Dunkel Line & Total: Sacramento by 14; 184
Vegas Line & Total: Sacramento by 4 1/2; 180 1/2
Dunkel Pick: Sacramento (-4 1/2); Over