Utah Jazz vs Charlotte Hornets Betting Pick & Prediction 3/31/25
The Jazz (-112) are favored by 1 point against the Hornets (-107) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line in this game is 219.5 points. Utah has lost five straight games and is 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 16-59. Charlotte is 14th in the East at 18-56 and has also dropped five in a row.
This game will take place at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte and will tip off at 7:00 ET. The game will be televised on FDSS.
UTAH JAZZ VS CHARLOTTE HORNETS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Charlotte Hornets +1
This game will be played at Spectrum Center at 7:00 ET on Monday, March 31st.
WHY BET THE CHARLOTTE HORNETS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 94-92 in favor of the Hornets.
- Our projections have Miles Bridges finishing with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists.
- From the field, we have the Hornets finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.9% and knocking down 10 threes.
Can the Jazz Live Up to the Hype on the Road?
The Jazz fell to 16-59 on the season after a 129-93 road loss to the Nuggets on Friday. Utah entered the game as +19 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 36 points. The total score of 222 points was well below the O/U line of 239.5.
Utah kept things close in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Denver 32-31, but the game slipped away in the 3rd and 4th quarters. A 12-0 run by the Nuggets extended their lead from 83-65 to 95-65, and Denver finished strong, outscoring Utah 43-28 in the final period.
In their 129-93 loss to the Nuggets, the Jazz struggled offensively, shooting just 35.5% from the field and hitting only 7 threes at a 17.5% clip. Collin Sexton led the way with 20 points, while Kyle Filipowski and Keyonte George each added 18, with Filipowski also grabbing 13 rebounds.
Brice Sensabaugh scored 9 of his 12 points in the 4th quarter. George hit 2 threes, despite shooting just 29.4% overall and 25% from deep.
Defensively, the Jazz struggled against the Nuggets, allowing 129 points on 57% shooting. They gave up 26 points in the 1st quarter, 31 in the 2nd, and 29 in the 3rd before a tough 4th quarter where they allowed 43 points.
Utah did limit Denver’s three-point shooting, giving up 11 threes on 37% shooting. The Nuggets also went 22/28 from the free-throw line. The Jazz recorded 28 defensive rebounds but allowed 9 offensive boards, while also tallying 10 steals.
Will the Hornets Make it Happen at Home?
The Hornets fell to 18-56 on the season after a 98-94 road loss to the Pelicans on Sunday. Charlotte entered the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread, losing by four. The combined score of 192 points was well below the O/U line of 213.5.
Charlotte started strong, leading 52-43 at halftime, but a 31-21 third quarter in favor of New Orleans shifted the momentum. The Hornets entered the 4th quarter trailing 74-73 and were outscored 24-21 in the final period.
The Hornets struggled offensively in their 98-94 loss to the Pelicans, shooting just 35.2% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also lacking, as they hit only 8 threes at a 24.2% clip.
Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 20 points, while Nick Smith added 19, including 3 made threes at 60% efficiency. Jusuf Nurkić contributed 13 points and 12 rebounds, knocking down 2 threes at 50%.
The Hornets put up a strong defensive effort, holding the Pelicans to 98 points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. They allowed 21 points in the 1st quarter and 22 in the 2nd, but gave up 31 in the 3rd. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing 24 points.
Charlotte limited New Orleans to 41% shooting, including 29% from three-point range, with the Pelicans hitting just 9 threes. The Hornets also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 13 free throws. Defensively, the Hornets recorded 15 steals and 6 blocks.