Hiram Moreno
On January 23, a total of seven games will be played in the world’s best basketball league, and one of the last games to be played will be the clash between Hornets vs Jazz in Salt Lake City. These two teams fighting for different things in their respective conferences, but definitely need a victory in this game
Without further ado, at JefeBet we bring you the preview for this Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz, where you will have access to the available betting odds and our predictions for this game.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Charlotte Hornets vs Utah Jazz NBA Regular Season Game on January 23, 2023
- Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah
- When: Monday, January 23, 2023, 9:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the Charlotte Hornets
- Season record: 13-34
The Charlotte Hornets have had a difficult season, and they currently hold the third-worst record in the entire NBA. However, their recent performances gave all their fans a reason to rejoice.
The North Carolina franchise won its last two games, and this is the first time it has won two games in a row since late November. Those games were against the Houston Rockets, the worst team in the league, and the Atlanta Hawks, whom they defeated 122-118 after coming from behind thanks to a superb performance in the last quarter.
That the Hornets have scored at least 120 points in their last two games is rather odd considering the team is last in the league in offensive rating at 110.7, and their three-point percentage per game is also the worst in the NBA at 32.8%.
Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Season record: 24-25
The Utah Jazz surprised early in the season by presenting themselves as a solid team despite all the moves they made before the start of the campaign, However, the illusion was short-lived as the team collapsed and now sits as eighth in the West, fighting to stay in the race for the playoff spots.
Their last game resulted in a 117-106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, which ended a streak of two consecutive wins. This will be their last home game before a short period of two away games, so they will try to bid farewell to their fans with a win. Those who attend jazz games are usually guaranteed a show, as the team is fourth in offensive rating in the NBA at 117.5, but they are also fifth worst in defensive rating at 116.5.
JefeBet Prediction
As already mentioned, the clashes in which the Jazz are involved usually end with high scores. In fact, of the ten games they have played in this 2023, seven ended with at least 230 total points.
Facing a Hornets team that’s inoffensive on offense may not set the stage for a high-scoring game, but it’s that Charlotte has recently been good at scoring. In addition, the home team’s poor defense will serve to keep pace as it tries to have a decent campaign.
Therefore, it would not be a surprise if – for a change – this Utah Jazz game ends in overtime.
Prediction: Over
