Hornets vs. Jazz: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks (Feb. 22)

The Hornets (14-15) start a lengthy road trip out West with a stop in Utah (24-6) to take on the league’s best team on Monday.

The Hornets (14-15) start a lengthy road trip out west with a stop in Utah (24-6) to take on the league’s best team on Monday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on BetMGM.

After a gut-punch first-round playoff exit last season, the Jazz have bounced back in commanding fashion by racing to the best record through the first half of the season. Utah sports one of the best offenses in the league behind a constant 3-point barrage. Per Cleaning the Glass, the Jazz rank first in percentage of shots that are 3-pointers and are third in shooting percentage from beyond the arc.

The lines, courtesy of BetMGM

  • Point spread: Hornets +12.5
  • Moneyline: Hornets +500 / Warriors -700
  • Over-under: 228.5

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Advice and prediction

Not only are the Jazz a tremendous team this season, they also present a tremendous mismatch for the Hornets. The Jazz are first in 3-point frequency in the league as well as in corner 3-pointers specifically. Charlotte allows the third-most 3-pointers overall and the most corner 3-pointers.

It’s a match made in heaven for Utah. Assuming the Jazz play at the level they have all season, it’s hard to see how the Hornets keep this close. Take Utah -12.5

Prediction: Utah 119, Hornets 100.

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