Utah Jazz vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 1/27/24

At 7:00 ET, the Utah Jazz (-478) will take on the Charlotte Hornets (+361) in a non-conference matchup. The Jazz are favored by 10 points and will look to snap a two-game losing streak. Utah is currently 10th in the Western Conference, while Charlotte is 13th in the East.

This game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte and can be seen on BSSE. The over/under line for this matchup is 236.5 points.

UTAH JAZZ VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz -10

This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 114-103 in favor of the Jazz.
• Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with Lauri Markkanen points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 15 threes.

Pressure Builds for Utah as Away Favorites

The Jazz come into today’s game as 10-point favorites, and they have won seven straight games as the favorite. Overall, they are 9-1 as the favorite this season, going 8-2 against the spread in those games. As the favorite, they have a scoring margin of +12.8 points per game.

So far this season, the Jazz have been favored in 10 of their 46 games. Their average scoring differential as the favorite is +12.8 PPG. As for their ATS record, they are 28-18 and have covered the spread in their last four games as the favorite.

In their most recent game, the Jazz defeated the Wizards by a score of 123-108. The O/U line for that game was 247 points, and Utah was favored by 7.5 points going into the game.

Utah’s O/U record for the season is 25-20-1, and their games have averaged 236.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 236.5, and 29 of their games have had lower over/under lines.

The Jazz are currently 10th in the Western Conference with a record of 23-23. In non-conference games, they are 11-5 compared to 12-18 against Western Conference opponents. On the road, the Jazz are 8-17.

So far this season, the Jazz have been one of the NBA’s best offensive teams, averaging 117.5 points per game (11th). However, their scoring has been slightly lower on the road, where they average 112.2 points per game (21st).

Utah’s offense has been particularly strong in terms of three-point shooting, as they are 12th in the league with 13.2 made threes per game. Overall, they are 9th in three-point attempts.

When it comes to getting to the free-throw line, the Jazz are 7th in the NBA in made free throws (19.2 per game) and 13th in attempts (23.3).

The Jazz’s defense is presently ranked 23rd in the league, allowing an average of 119.2 points per contest. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Jazz are forcing 15.2 per game, which is 30th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 6th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.

Do the Hornets Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

The Hornets have gone 15-26 ATS this season, including a 7-11 record at home and 8-15 on the road. They have failed to cover the spread in their last two games and are 8-31 as the underdog this season.

Charlotte’s O/U record for the season is 22-21, and their games have averaged 228.8 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 236.5, and 35 of their games have had lower over/under lines.

Charlotte is 13th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 10-33. In their last game, they lost to the Rockets by a score of 138-104. The Hornets were 5-point underdogs going into the game.

On average, the Hornets have a scoring differential of -11.0 points per game at home. This season, they are 5-15 at home compared to 5-18 on the road.

In the Eastern Conference, the Hornets have a record of 7-20 against other teams in the East. In non-conference games, they are 3-13.

At home, the Hornets are averaging 108.2 points per game, which is 29th in the league. Overall, they are 28th in scoring at 108.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Charlotte is 21st in the NBA.

When looking at their shooting numbers, the Hornets are 28th in field goal percentage at 45%. From three-point range, they are 23rd in the league at 35%. In terms of free throws, Charlotte is last in the NBA in both attempts and makes.

On average, the Hornets are grabbing 10.6 offensive rebounds per game, which is 16th in the league. In terms of assists, they are 26th in the NBA.

So far, the Hornets’ defense is ranked 25th in the league at 120.2 points per contest. For the season, Charlotte is ranked 16th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 23.5 free-throws per game vs. the Hornets and have an overall field goal percentage of 50.2%.