The Utah Jazz hit the road to face the Charlotte Hornets tonight at Spectrum Center, with tip-off at 7 p.m. ET already in the books. As the game unfolds, the SportsLine Projection Model riding a 67-41 streak on top picks this season has simulated this NBA matchup 10,000 times. We’ve got the latest odds, a spread prediction, the best bets to jump on now, and a look at their last 10 head-to-head battles to fuel your betting strategy.
Jazz Seeking Road Win, Hornets Clinging to Home Edge
The Jazz (18-56) are in a tailspin, dropping nine of their last 10, including a 125-108 loss to the Rockets on Saturday. Lauri Markkanen’s 22-point effort wasn’t enough, and with Utah tanking hard for lottery odds, their road struggles (6-31) are glaring. Meanwhile, the Hornets (23-51) snapped a four-game skid with a 115-109 win over the Cavaliers Sunday, despite LaMelo Ball’s season-ending ankle injury. Brandon Miller’s 25-point breakout keeps them scrappy at home (13-24). Can Charlotte hold off a spiraling Jazz squad?
Odds and Betting Breakdown
SportsLine odds opened with the Hornets as 1.5-point favorites, with the over/under at 219.5 points. Money line sits at Charlotte -125 (risk $125 to win $100) and Utah +105 (risk $100 to win $105). The Jazz are 4-6 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 road games, while Charlotte’s 6-4 ATS at home over the same span. The model’s leaning Under, projecting 214 points, and has a spread pick hitting over 50% of the time—full details at SportsLine.
Jazz vs. Hornets: Last 10 Matchups
Utah has had Charlotte’s number, winning 7 of the last 10. Here’s how their recent clashes stack up:
| Date | Home Team | Away Team | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | Hornets | Jazz | 119-112 | Jazz |
| February 22, 2024 | Jazz | Hornets | 115-107 | Jazz |
| January 27, 2024 | Hornets | Jazz | 134-122 | Jazz |
| January 23, 2023 | Jazz | Hornets | 120-102 | Jazz |
| December 20, 2022 | Jazz | Hornets | 112-107 | Jazz |
| March 11, 2022 | Hornets | Jazz | 117-107 | Hornets |
| January 10, 2022 | Jazz | Hornets | 123-98 | Jazz |
| April 2, 2021 | Hornets | Jazz | 111-101 | Hornets |
| March 1, 2021 | Jazz | Hornets | 132-110 | Jazz |
| February 5, 2020 | Hornets | Jazz | 114-109 | Hornets |
Note: Stats reflect regular season games. Utah’s 7-3 run includes a 119-112 road win this season on Jan. 27.
Why the Model’s Leaning One Way
The SportsLine model, up over $10,000 for $100 bettors since 2018-19, sees a tight battle. Utah’s offense (114.2 efficiency) can exploit Charlotte’s league-worst defense (118.8 points allowed at home), but the Jazz’s tanking vibe and road fatigue (47.3% shooting away) give Charlotte a shot. Miller’s emergence offsets Ball’s absence, and the Hornets’ home grit could tip it. The model predicts Charlotte covers in over 50% of sims—visit SportsLine for the exact call.
Best Bets to Lock In
With the game live, here’s where to strike. Under 219.5 feels safe—Utah’s road legs and Charlotte’s missing Ball suggest a slog. Player prop? Markkanen’s over 20.5 points (-120) is tempting; he’s cleared it in four of his last six against Charlotte. This one’s a grinder—bet accordingly!