Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 27/01/2024, 06:30  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Utah Jazz head to the Spectrum Center to take on the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 10-33 and 13th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 23-23 and tenth in the Western Conference. 

The Utah Jazz bounced back from a three-game losing streak with a convincing 123-108 road victory on Thursday, led by Lauri Markkanen's 29 points, seven rebounds, and five assists, and John Collins' 22 points with 16 rebounds on 11-of-15 shooting. Currently ranking 11th in the NBA for scoring with 117.5 points per game, the Jazz will face the Charlotte Hornets, who sit at 24th in points allowed with 120.2. Utah shoots 46.9% from the field, placing them 19th in the league in field goal percentage, and they are 23rd in scoring defense, allowing 119.2 points per contest. With no reported injuries, the Jazz are expected to have their full roster available for Friday's game.

The Charlotte Hornets are currently struggling, having lost nine of their last 11 games and aiming to break a two-game skid after a 138-104 loss to the Rockets. Miles Bridges led the team with 21 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, while LaMelo Ball added 15 points with eight assists. Charlotte ranks 28th in the NBA for offense with an average of 108.6 points per game, while Utah is positioned as the 23rd-ranked defense, allowing 119.2 points. The Hornets also stand 27th in the league in field goal percentage, shooting 45.9% as a team. Defensively, they are 24th, allowing an average of 119.8 points per game. Unfortunately, Mark Williams and Gordon Hayward will be sidelined for this match due to injury.