Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz Preview
Tip-off for this non-conference matchup between the Jazz and Hornets is set for 7:00 ET at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte. The Jazz are favored by 10 points, and the over/under line is 236.5.
Utah comes in with a record of 23-23 and is currently 10th in the Western Conference. Charlotte is 13th in the Eastern Conference and has dropped two straight games.
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Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
When looking back on the last three head-to-head matchups between Charlotte and Utah, the Jazz hold the edge with a record of 2-1. Not only does the team have the better record, but they have won in convincing fashion, posting an average scoring differential of 7 points.
- When looking at their past three road matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 2-1 while averaging 124 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Hornets have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 105 points per game in these contests.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Hornets have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.
- The Jazz have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 3-0 against the spread.
Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz Prediction
As the favorite, the Jazz have won seven straight games and have a 9-1 record overall. In their last game, they were favored by 7.5 points and covered the spread with a 123-108 win over the Wizards. The O/U line for that game was 247.
This season, Utah has gone 28-18 against the spread and 12-13 ATS on the road. The team’s straight-up road record is 8-17. In the Western Conference, they are currently 10th and 4th in the Northwest Division with a record of 23-23.
On average, the Jazz games have seen a combined scoring total of 236.8 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 236.5. This season, Utah has a 25-20-1 O/U record.
The Jazz last played on Monday and beat the Wizards by a score of 123-108. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 231 points, which was below the O/U line of 247.
On the road, the Jazz are averaging 112.2 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. Overall, they are 11th in scoring at 117.5 points per game. So far, the Jazz have outscored the NBA scoring average in 60.9% of their games this season.
When it comes to shooting, the Jazz are 19th in field goal percentage at 46%. From three-point range, they are 12th in made threes per game but just 22nd in three-point shooting percentage at 35%. In terms of pace, Utah is 8th at 100.5 possessions per game.
So far, the Jazz have been a strong offensive rebounding team, ranking 2nd in the NBA. In terms of assists, they are 6th in the league at 28.2 per game. When it comes to free throws, Utah is 7th in made free throws per game.
Currently, the Jazz’s defense holds the 23rd rank in the NBA, allowing 119.2 points per game. In the terms of takeaways, Jazz are causing 15.2 turnovers per game, ranking 30th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 6th in rejections, averaging 5.9 blocked shots each game.
As the underdog, the Hornets are 8-31 this season and have gone 15-22 against the spread as the underdog. In their last two games, they are 0-4 ATS as the underdog. On average, they have been outscored by 12.2 points per game as the underdog.
Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 22-21, and 35 of their games have had lower over/under lines than today’s line of 236.5. This season, their games have averaged 228.8 points per game.
In their last game, the Hornets lost to the Rockets by a score of 138-104. The O/U line for that game was 223.5, and Charlotte was getting 5 points as the underdog. The loss dropped the Hornets to 10-33 on the season.
Currently, the Hornets are 13th in the Eastern Conference and have a record of 10-33. In the Southeast Division, they are in 4th place. Charlotte has lost their last two games.
So far this season, the Hornets are 15-26 against the spread and have an ATS record of 7-11 at home. At home, they are 5-15 straight up and have an average scoring margin of -11.0 points per game.
So far this season, the Hornets have struggled to score, ranking 28th in the NBA at 108.6 points per game. When playing at home, Charlotte is averaging 108.2 points per game, which is 29th in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Hornets are 24th in the NBA with an average of 11.8 made threes per game. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc.
Heading into this game, Charlotte is last in the NBA in free throw attempts per game at just 19.3. They are also 28th in field goal percentage at 45% and 26th in assists at 24.8 per contest.
Coming into the game, the Hornets will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 120.2 points per game (25th). On two point field goal attempts, the Hornets’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.7% and allowing 39.6% from beyond the arc.
Based on our projections, we have the Jazz coming out on top by a score of 114-103.
Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- Take the Jazz on the moneyline
- The Jazz should also cover at -10
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Charlotte Hornets Injury Report
- Kyle Lowry – Not With Team – Out
- Gordon Hayward – Calf – Out
- Mark Williams – Back – Out
Utah Jazz Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
