Utah Jazz vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In a matchup between struggling teams, the Utah Jazz will face off against the Washington Wizards on Monday night. Utah is coming off a tough loss to Denver while Washington fell to Toronto in their previous game. The Jazz hold the historical edge in the series, but the Hornets won the most recent matchup. Utah is favored to win by half a point in this game. Please note that this analysis was written before the conclusion of the Hornets' game on Sunday night.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jazz -115 | Hornets -105

Spread: Jazz -0.5 (-110) | Hornets +0.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 219.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Utah will win straight-up is 53%.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz suffered their fifth straight loss and 15th in the last 16 games against Denver, putting them at a 16-59 record and last place in the Northwest Division. They have been eliminated from playoff contention. In the game against Denver, Utah struggled with shooting, only making 35.5% from the field and allowing Denver to shoot 57.8%. Collin Sexton led the Jazz with 20 points. The team ranks 21st in scoring offense, 6th in rebounding, and 29th in scoring defense in the league. Key players like Taylor Hendricks, Jordan Clarkson, and Lauri Markkanen are out due to injuries, with Sexton being questionable for the next game. The Jazz are ranked 29th in power rankings, with ranks of 21 in offense, 29 in defense, and have a 38-37 ATS record this season. They shoot 45.64% from the field, 77.06% from the free-throw line, and 35.3% from three-point range. On defense, they allow 47.48% of field goals, 76.91% of free throws, and 35.5% of three-pointers. Utah averages 45.43 rebounds and 25.59 assists per game on offense, while on defense they average 43.72 rebounds and 29.25 assists.