Utah Jazz Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Charlotte Hornets
In this interconference clash, two teams are competing to improve their standings. Utah Jazz, who recently won against the Washington Wizards, is now on the road as they head
Game outlook
In this interconference clash, two teams are competing to improve their standings. Utah Jazz, who recently won against the Washington Wizards, is now on the road as they head east to face off against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night. The Jazz currently holds a 47-20 advantage in the all-time regular season series against the Hornets and have won their last two meetings. The most recent matchup between the two teams resulted in a 119-111 victory for the Jazz on March 11, 2023. However, the outcome of the Hornets' previous game against the Houston Rockets, which took place on Friday night, is yet to be determined. Utah opens as the betting favorite with a line of -8.5, and there have been no changes to the odds thus far.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jazz -348 | Hornets +268
Spread: Jazz -8.5 (-110) | Hornets +8.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 236.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 78%.
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz recently ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Washington team on the road. This win brought their record to 23-23 for the season, placing them fourth in the Northwest Division. They are currently 9.5 games behind the Minnesota team, which holds the top spot. The Jazz are currently in the final spot for the play-in tournament, holding a 1.5-game lead over Houston. They are also four games behind the New Orleans Pelicans for the final guaranteed playoff spot. In the game against Washington, the Jazz initially trailed by nine points but managed to turn the game around with a 30-7 run, taking a 14-point lead. They maintained their lead throughout the game, never allowing Washington to come within two points. The Jazz had a strong shooting performance, with a 51.5% field goal percentage, including 13 of 31 three-pointers. They also dominated the rebounding, outperforming Washington with a 52-35 margin. Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 29 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and three steals. Overall, the Jazz have a solid offensive performance this season, averaging 117.5 points per game, ranking them 11th in the league. They are also strong in rebounding, ranking second with 46.7 boards per game, and have a good passing game with 28.2 assists per game, ranking them sixth in the league. However, their defensive performance is weaker, allowing an average of 119.2 points per game, placing them 23rd in the league. Lauri Markkanen is their leading scorer, averaging 23.8 points and 8.7 rebounds per game. They also have other capable scoring options in Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, and Collin Sexton. In terms of shooting percentages, the Jazz have a field goal percentage of 46.9%, ranking them 19th in the league. They make an average of 13.2 three-pointers per game, ranking them 13th, but their three-point field goal percentage is 35.6%, ranking them 24th. There are no reported injuries for the Jazz entering their next game, so they will have their full roster available. ♫ back on track with 𝘀𝗶𝘅 in double-figures & 𝟯𝟰 team assists ♫ #TakeNote | @LVT_USA pic.twitter.com/E0B2G7Doxi