Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/10
The Charlotte Hornets visit the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on January 10, 2026. Both teams are near the middle of the NBA season, looking to improve their records. The Hornets have a record of 13-25, while the Jazz stand at 13-24.
Charlotte’s head coach, Charles Lee, hopes to end their two-game losing streak. The Utah Jazz, led by head coach Will Hardy, come into this game after a close win against the Dallas Mavericks. Fans can watch the game on FDSS at 9:30 PM.
Hornets vs Jazz Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: Charlotte Hornets vs. Utah Jazz
- Venue: Delta Center
- Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
- Betting Odds: Hornets -5.0 (-108), Jazz +5.0 (-114), Hornets MoneyLine -188, Jazz MoneyLine +157, Over/Under 238
Charlotte Hornets Team Preview
The Charlotte Hornets are looking to bounce back after a couple of close losses. They recently lost to the Indiana Pacers by 2 points, with a final score of 114-112. LaMelo Ball led the team with 33 points and 8 assists in that game.
Offensively, the Hornets are strong from beyond the arc, making 15.2 three-pointers per game. They rank 4th in this category, with a three-point shooting percentage of 37.0. However, their overall field goal percentage is lower, standing at 45.6, placing them 24th in the league.
On the defensive side, the Hornets are first in steals per game with 6.9. They also lead in allowing the fewest free throws made and attempted per game. Despite these strengths, they struggle with three-point defense, allowing opponents to shoot 37.9% from beyond the arc, ranking them 29th.
Utah Jazz Team Preview
The Utah Jazz recently played against the Dallas Mavericks and secured a narrow 116-114 win. Lauri Markkanen played well, scoring 33 points and grabbing 7 rebounds. Keyonte George also contributed with 19 points and 7 assists.
In their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Jazz lost 125-129. Despite the loss, Keyonte George showed his skills with 25 points and 11 assists. Lauri Markkanen added 29 points and 13 rebounds.
The Jazz have been strong offensively, scoring 119.6 points per game, which ranks them 5th in the league. However, their defense has struggled, allowing 126.7 points per game, the most in the league. Injuries are a concern, with key players like Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler out.
BTB Betting Pick
The Hornets are favored by 5 points against the Jazz. With the Jazz allowing 126.7 points per game, the Hornets’ strong three-point shooting could give them the edge. The projected score is Hornets 122, Jazz 117. Taking the Hornets to cover the spread at -5.0 seems like a solid choice.
The over/under for the game is set at 238. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, but they also allow a lot of points. The combined projected score of 239 suggests a close call. Given the offensive stats, betting on the over 238 is a reasonable pick.