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Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards: Struggling Teams Face Off in Monday Night Matchup

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 vs Charlotte Stats

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.

Charlotte Hornets Analysis

The Charlotte Hornets played their second game of a back-to-back set after falling to 18-55 on the season and being eliminated from playoff contention. They have a record of 3-10 in the second game of back-to-back situations this season and are 11-26 at home. The team is 8-18 against Western Conference teams and ranks 28th in the league in scoring offense with an average of 105.7 points per game. Top scorers include LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Brandon Miller. Grant Williams is out for the season with a knee injury, while Tre Mann and Ball are also done for the year due to back and ankle/wrist injuries, respectively. Keep an eye on updates for other injured players closer to tip-off. The Hornets have a power ranking of 30 and are ranked 28th for offense and 15th for defense. They have a field goal percentage of 42.91%, a three-point percentage of 34.19%, and they average 24.47 assists and 14.75 turnovers per game on offense. Defensively, they allow opponents to shoot 46.81% from the field and 35.35% from beyond the arc. They also average 26.70 defensive assists and 12.68 turnovers per game.

Utah Jazz vs. Charlotte Hornets: Younger Players Given Opportunity as Teams Battle for Draft Positioning

This matchup features teams competing for draft positioning rather than playoff contention. Due to this, key players from both teams are likely to be absent, allowing younger and less experienced players to showcase their talent. Utah holds an advantage in terms of rest, having had the weekend off compared to Charlotte, who played a game on Sunday before traveling back for this matchup. This extra rest may give the Jazz a slight edge in securing a win.

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