Jazz vs Hornets Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 27

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 27, 2024, 4:30 PM
  • The Jazz are -9.5 favorites vs. the Hornets
  • Total (Over/Under): 234.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSCH | KJZZ

The Utah Jazz visit Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charlotte, NC.

The Jazz are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Jazz vs Hornets Over/Under is 232.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Jazz are 28-18 against the spread, while the Hornets are 16-27 against the spread.


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Jazz vs. Hornets Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Utah Jazz-11.5 -110O 232.5 -110-650
Charlotte Hornets +11.5 -110U 232.5 -110+450

Hornets vs Jazz Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Jazz will win Saturday‘s game with 84.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Jazz and Hornets, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Hornets vs Jazz Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Jazz will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 52.4% confidence.


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  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Team Total Over in 43 of their last 64 games (+19.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 73 games (+18.95 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the Spread in 41 of their last 63 games (+16.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 23 games (+16.50 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have covered the 4Q Spread in 45 of their last 73 games (+16.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 29 of their last 38 games at home (+19.00 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 67 games (+15.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 38 games at home (+14.40 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the Game Total Under in 45 of their last 74 games (+13.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 32 of their last 50 games (+12.60 Units / 23% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Jazz have gone 28-18 (+8.2 Units / 16.22% ROI).

  • 23-23 against the Moneyline (+9.35 Units / 16.79% ROI)
  • 25-20 against the Over for game total points (+3 Units / 5.92% ROI)
  • 20-25 against the Under for game total points (-7.45 Units / -14.74% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Hornets have gone 16-27 (-13.65 Units / -28.92% ROI).

  • 10-33 against the Moneyline (-5.1 Units / -11.2% ROI)
  • 22-21 against the Over for game total points (-1.1 Units / -2.33% ROI)
  • 21-22 against the Under for game total points (-3.2 Units / -6.77% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 49 games (-26.35 Units / -51% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 26 of their last 73 games (-24.40 Units / -31% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Team Total Over in 29 of their last 74 games (-22.55 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 73 games (-22.35 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The Charlotte Hornets have only hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 74 games (-20.50 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Team Total Under in 25 of their last 72 games (-28.70 Units / -35% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 65 games (-19.85 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 26 of their last 75 games (-18.55 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 70 games (-18.35 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Utah Jazz have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 27 of their last 75 games (-17.30 Units / -19% ROI)

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

The Jazz are winless (0-11) when scoring fewer than 100 points since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .089

The Jazz are 12-2 (.857) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .778

The Jazz were 1-9 (.100) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

The Jazz were 7-3 (.700) when forcing 10 or more steals last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .609

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

The Hornets are 2-7 (.222) when attempting 25 or more free throws this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .565

The Hornets are 2-12 (.143) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .415

The Hornets are 17-29 (.370) when attempting 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .550

The Hornets are 3-18 (.143) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .423

Injury Report: Hornets vs. JazzSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 27

  • Cody Martin (Charlotte Hornets): Knee, Out
  • LaMelo Ball (Charlotte Hornets): Ankle, Out
  • Frank Ntilikina (Charlotte Hornets): Lower Leg, Game Time Decision
  • Mark Williams (Charlotte Hornets): Back, Game Time Decision
  • Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz): Hamstring, Game Time Decision
  • Kelly Olynyk (Utah Jazz): Shoulder, Game Time Decision
  • Jordan Clarkson (Utah Jazz): Thigh, Game Time Decision

Utah Jazz Offensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz have averaged 7.8 turnovers per game (359 turnovers/46 games) in the second half this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Jazz have averaged 16.0 turnovers per game (734 turnovers/46 games) this season — highest among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.7

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

The Jazz have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (690 assists/ 421 TOs) on the road this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.9

Charlotte Hornets Offensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets are shooting 45% (2,449/5,412) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

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

The Hornets shot 45% (1,655/3,654) at home last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 48%

The Hornets had an eFG% of 52% last season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 55%

Utah Jazz Defensive Stats & Trends

The Jazz allowed 16.8 fast break points per game (1,377 points/82 games) last season — 2nd highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.0

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 averaged 6.1 steals per game (500 steals/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Jazz have allowed 17.0 fast break points per game (2,175 points/128 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 14.1

Charlotte Hornets Defensive Stats & Trends

The Hornets have averaged 32.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,408 rebounds/43 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Hornets have allowed opponents to shoot 43% from three (351/807) on the road this season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 37%

The Hornets stole the ball 634 times last season — 9th most among NBA teams

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


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