Arena and City where Jazz vs. Hornets will be playing
On January 23rd, 2023, the Jazz will take on the Hornets in an NBA game in Salt Lake City, UT at Vivint Smart Home Arena, and be sure to check out the picks and predictions to win with your bets.
Introduction to the Jazz vs. Hornets betting tip and prediction
The Western Conference and Eastern Conference collide in this NBA matchup on January 23rd, 2023, at 20:00. The Jazz enters as -7.5 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Jazz was 1.5 point underdogs and won the game against Hornets, 107-101. The over/under for the upcoming game is 237.5 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 208.5 points, and the under was victorious.
We all know how important the 3-point shot is to the game of basketball in the 2022-2023 season, so let us take a look at home these teams fare from long distances. The Jazz is making 36.5 percent of their 3-pointers this season. The Hornets are converting on 32.9 percent of their 3-pointers. Jazz is attempting 44 percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line. Hornets are taking 36 percent of their field goal attempts from a 3-point distance.
Utah Jazz
How is the Jazz playing this season?
The Jazz comes into this game with a 24-25 record, and they are currently 10th in the Western Conference standings. The Jazz is 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Did the Jazz win their most recent game?
No, Jazz fell to the Nets, 117-106. Jordan Clarkson scored 29 points in the loss.
Best scorer for the Jazz
The leading scorer for the Jazz this season is Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 24.8 points per game. In the last game, he scored 42.75 points in DraftKings and 37.7 fantasy points in FanDuel.
Other Team Leaders for the Jazz
Coming into the January 23rd, 2023 contest, Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz with 8.7 rebounds per game. In the last match, he made 42.75 points in DraftKings and 37.7 fantasy points in FanDuel. Mike Conley has a team-high 7.5 assists per game. He scored 30.75 DraftKings points and 30.5 FanDuel fantasy game points in the last game. The steals leader for the Jazz is Kelly Olynyk (1.1 steals per game) In terms of swatting shots, Walker Kessler is leading the way for the Jazz with 2 blocks per game. His DFS production in the last game is as follows: 13.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 15.2 FanDuel fantasy points per game.
Jazz Team Analysis
The Jazz’ point differential this season is 0.9 points per game, which ranks 12th in the NBA. They are averaging 117.5 points per game while allowing 116.6 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Jazz is making 14.4 shots per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Jazz is making 18.8 per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.
Projected Jazz Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Jazz plan on having these starting five for the game: Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, Malik Beasley, Jordan Clarkson and Mike Conley. In their last meeting against the Hornets, the Jazz’ starting lineup consisted of Rudy Gobert, Eric Paschall, Royce O’Neale, Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley. For the upcoming matchup, the Jazz has the following injury: Kelly Olynyk is out (ankle).
Charlotte Hornets
How are the Hornets playing this season?
The Hornets head this game with a 13-34 record, and they are currently 14th in the Eastern Conference standings. The Hornets are 3-7 in their last 10 games.
Did the Hornets win their most recent game?
Yes, Hornets defeated the Hawks, 122-118. Terry Rozier scored 34 points in the victory.
Best scorer for the Hornets
The leading scorer for the Hornets this season is LaMelo Ball, who is averaging 23.5 points per game. LaMelo Ball also leads the team in minutes played per game with 35.72.
Other Team Leaders for the Hornets
Mason Plumlee is leading the way with 9.8 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 45.25 points in DraftKings and 44.2 in FanDuel. LaMelo Ball is dishing out a team-high 8.2 assists per game In terms of steals, the Hornets’ leader is Dennis Smith Jr. with 1.6 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 19.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 18.7 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks’ leader for the Hornets is P.J. Washington, who is sending back 1.1 shots per game. He scored 43.5 DraftKings fantasy points and 42.2 FanDuel fantasy points in his last game.
Hornets Team Analysis
The Hornets’ point differential this season is -6.3 points per game, which ranks 27th in the NBA. They are averaging 112.6 points per game while allowing 118.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Hornets are making 11.1 shots per game, which ranks 22nd in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Hornets are making 17.6 per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA.
Projected Hornets’ Starting Lineup and Injuries
The Hornets are starting these five players for the game: Mason Plumlee, P.J. Washington, Gordon Hayward, Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball. In their last meeting against the Jazz, the Hornets’ starting five were Mason Plumlee, P.J. Washington, Miles Bridges, Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball. For the upcoming matchup, Hornets has the following injuries: LaMelo Ball is questionable (ankle), Cody Martin is DOUBTFUL (knee), and Kelly Oubre Jr. is out (hand).
Bet suggestions for this game
Spread betting suggestion
With the Jazz coming into this game as -7.5 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Jazz.
Money Line betting suggestion
Jazz is a -7.5 money line favorite for the game against the Hornets, and the suggestion is to pick the Jazz.
Over/Under betting suggestion
The over/under for the Jazz and Hornets is 237.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.
Will there be Overtime?
The Jazz and Hornets have combined for an impressive 8 overtime games this season, and therefore, there is value in betting if there will be overtime for this contest.
Jazz vs Hornets betting tip: FAQs
The game will be played on January 23rd, 2023.
The contest will take place at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, UT.
The Jazz have a 24-25 record thus far this season, they are the 10th seed in the Western Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Hornets are 13-34, they own the 14th spot in the Eastern Conference.
The last time that the Jazz and Hornets played, the Jazz won, 107-101.
Jazz is favorite by -7.5 points for the January 23rd, 2023 game. In the previous meeting, the Jazz was a 1.5 point underdog. They won the game against Hornets, 107-101.
The over/under is 237.5 points for the January 23rd, 2023 game. The last time the Jazz and Hornets faced each other, the over/under was 208.5. Bettors who took the under won. The teams combined for 208 points.
The matchup on January 23rd, 2023, is the first game between the Jazz and Hornets this season. The next contest between these two teams will be on March 12, 2023 at the Spectrum Center.
