Hornets vs Jazz Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Feb. 22

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 22, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Jazz are -9.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 229.5 points
  • Watch the game on KJZZ | BSCH

The Charlotte Hornets visit Delta Center to take on the Utah Jazz on Thursday. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Jazz are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).

The Hornets vs Jazz Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Hornets are 21-33 against the spread, while the Jazz are 31-25 against the spread.


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Hornets vs. Jazz Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Charlotte Hornets+9.5 -105O 229.5 -115+340
Utah Jazz -9.5 -115U 229.5 -105-450

Jazz vs Hornets Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Jazz will win Thursday‘s game with 86.7% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Hornets and Jazz.

Jazz vs Hornets Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Thursday‘s game with 51.8% confidence.


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  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 33 away games (+18.60 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 47 of their last 75 games (+15.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 37 of their last 61 games (+11.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 23 games (+7.45 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Game Total Over in 46 of their last 75 games (+17.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 40 of their last 69 games (+16.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 47 of their last 74 games (+16.15 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 4Q Spread in 42 of their last 69 games (+14.45 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 28 games at home (+13.75 Units / 37% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 21-33 (-15.25 Units / -25.72% ROI).

  • 13-41 against the Moneyline (-5.45 Units / -9.64% ROI)
  • 28-26 against the Over for game total points (-0.6 Units / -1.01% ROI)
  • 26-28 against the Under for game total points (-4.8 Units / -8.08% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 31-25 (+3.4 Units / 5.52% ROI).

  • 26-30 against the Moneyline (+3.8 Units / 5.32% ROI)
  • 32-23 against the Over for game total points (+6.7 Units / 10.86% ROI)
  • 23-32 against the Under for game total points (-12.1 Units / -19.67% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 74 games (-26.85 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 75 games (-24.50 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 78 games (-23.00 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 78 games (-18.70 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 27 of their last 77 games (-18.50 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 60 games (-26.85 Units / -43% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 75 games (-23.50 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 75 games (-20.80 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the 1H Spread in 29 of their last 73 games (-19.30 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only covered the Spread in 30 of their last 73 games (-17.25 Units / -22% ROI)

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Charlotte Hornets: Keys to the Game vs. the Utah Jazz

The Hornets were 7-28 (.200) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .457

The Hornets are 2-9 (.182) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Hornets are 13-62 (.173) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .361

The Hornets are 2-13 (.133) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .420

Utah Jazz: Keys to the Game vs. the Charlotte Hornets

The Jazz are winless (0-4) when shooting 70% or worse from the free throw line this season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .394

The Jazz are 7-13 (.350) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Jazz are 5-1 (.833) when allowing fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .580

The Jazz were 13-20 (.394) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent last season — 7th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .456

Injury Report: Jazz vs. HornetsThursday‘s Game, Feb. 22

  • Utah Jazz – No Injuries Reported
  • Cody Martin (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Game Time Decision
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Out

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets shot 33% from three (881/2,669) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36%

The Hornets averaged 109.2 points per game (4,479 points/41 games) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 115.9

The Hornets have 19.0 free throw attempts per game this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 22.7

The Hornets have averaged 51.9 points per game (2,751 points/53 games) in the first half this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 57.6

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 15.9 turnovers per game (857 turnovers/54 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.6

The Jazz have averaged 16.7 second chance points per game (902 points/54 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.9

The Jazz are shooting 41% from three (82/200) in close and late situations this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35%

The Jazz averaged 58.8 points per game (4,823 points/82 games) in the second half last season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 56.1

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 33.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,754 rebounds/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets averaged 5.2 blocks per game (425 blocks/82 games) last season — tied for 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.7

The Hornets have averaged 6.5 steals per game (345 steals/53 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Hornets averaged 7.7 steals per game (634 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have allowed 19.9 fast break points per game (1,394 points/70 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.5

The Jazz have allowed 22.0 fast break points per game (637 points/29 games) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.8

The Jazz allowed 18.5 fast break points per game (757 points/41 games) on the road last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.3

The Jazz have averaged 6.3 steals per game (861 steals/136 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3


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