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Game time: January 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Delta Center — Salt Lake City, UT

Article updated Jan 15, 2:27 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content discusses an upcoming basketball game between the struggling Charlotte Hornets and the Utah Jazz. The Hornets are currently favored to win by 5.5 points, despite

Game outlook

This content discusses an upcoming basketball game between the struggling Charlotte Hornets and the Utah Jazz. The Hornets are currently favored to win by 5.5 points, despite Utah having a significant historical advantage in their regular season matchups. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games and will be looking to bounce back with a win on Wednesday night.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hornets -195 | Jazz +170

Spread: Hornets -5 (-110) | Jazz +5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 221 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Charlotte will win straight-up is 66%.

Charlotte Hornets

The Charlotte Hornets suffered their 11th loss in 12 games in a recent match against the Suns, ultimately falling short in the end despite a strong start. LaMelo Ball led the team with 25 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists. On the season, the Hornets struggle offensively and defensively, ranking 29th in scoring offense and 15th in scoring defense. Grant Williams is out for the season with a knee injury, while Tre Mann remains sidelined with a back injury. Charlotte is 8-28 for the season, and their offensive and defensive statistics rank low compared to other NBA teams.

Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Jazz recently ended a three-game losing streak by defeating Brooklyn in overtime. Despite their struggles, the team showed resilience and pulled out a hard-fought victory. The Jazz, currently ranked 22nd in power rankings, have struggled this season and are in last place in their division. The team is led by top scorers such as Lauri Markkanen and has a solid offensive game, averaging 110.9 points per game. However, their defense has been a weak point, allowing 117.6 points per game. Despite key injuries impacting their lineup, the Jazz continue to compete and look to improve their standings moving forward. Make sure to stay updated on their roster changes and player availability before placing any sportsbook bets.

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Struggling Utah Jazz Face Off Against Offensively Challenged Charlotte Hornets

The upcoming matchup features two struggling teams on the court. The Utah team is dealing with numerous key players sidelined, including their top four scorers. Despite this, they were able to secure a victory against Brooklyn recently and may see a potential boost if George participates in the game. In their previous game against Phoenix, Charlotte put up a fight, however, Ball's tendencies to carry the team single-handedly hinder their offensive performance. Ball's high volume of shots, averaging 24.6 attempts from the floor and 13.2 three-point shots per game, with subpar shooting percentages, contribute to Charlotte's offensive struggles. It is likely that Utah will emerge victorious in this match against Charlotte, as the Hornets continue to face challenges offensively.

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SportsJaw Hornets vs Jazz archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Hornets vs Jazz matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Charlotte Hornets-218 → -225Moved
  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz+180 → +190Moved
  • Spread · Charlotte Hornets-5.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Utah Jazz+5.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over221 (-110) → 222 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under221 (-110) → 222 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Charlotte Hornets
3-1 matchup record · 5-4-1 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Utah Jazz
5-5-7 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-15T19:27:04.256Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Charlotte Hornets suffered their 11th loss in 12 games in a recent match against the Suns, ultimately falling short in the end despite a strong start. LaMelo Ball led the team with 25 points, six rebounds, and 11 assists. On the season, the Hornets struggle offensively and defensively, ranking 29th in scoring offense and 15th in scoring defense. Grant Williams is out for the season with a knee injury, while Tre Mann remains sidelined with a back injury. Charlotte is 8-28 for the season, and their offensive and defensive statistics rank low compared to other NBA teams.

The Utah Jazz recently ended a three-game losing streak by defeating Brooklyn in overtime. Despite their struggles, the team showed resilience and pulled out a hard-fought victory. The Jazz, currently ranked 22nd in power rankings, have struggled this season and are in last place in their division. The team is led by top scorers such as Lauri Markkanen and has a solid offensive game, averaging 110.9 points per game. However, their defense has been a weak point, allowing 117.6 points per game. Despite key injuries impacting their lineup, the Jazz continue to compete and look to improve their standings moving forward. Make sure to stay updated on their roster changes and player availability before placing any sportsbook bets.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Charlotte Hornets defeated Utah Jazz 117-112

Charlotte Hornets defeated Utah Jazz 117-112 on January 15, 2025, a 5-point decision in the series. Charlotte Hornets' strongest period was the 4th quarter, when it outscored its opponent 37-25. Against SportsJaw's recorded Charlotte Hornets -5.5 (-110) spread, Utah Jazz covered, while the 229 combined points finished over the recorded total of 222.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • TjwinsSpread · Charlotte Hornets -5.5 (-110)Loss
  • Fisher49Spread · Charlotte Hornets -6 (-110)Loss
  • EXCELent Sports PicksTotal · Under 221 (-110)Loss