The Utah Jazz (13–24) host the Charlotte Hornets (13–25) at Delta Center on Saturday night in a battle of struggling teams looking to gain ground in the standings. The Hornets enter as small 3.5-point favorites, while the Jazz aim to snap a skid and defend home court. Charlotte has covered in eight of its last ten, while Utah has leaned heavily on Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George to keep pace offensively.
Injuries loom large, with the Hornets have several rotation players banged up, while the Jazz are missing multiple starters. The over/under is set at 240.5, reflecting both teams’ fast pace and defensive issues. NBA predictions and betting picks for this matchup include our Best Bet, a same-game parlay and favorite player props. Here’s how we’re betting Hornets vs Jazz tonight.
Best Bet for Hornets vs Jazz
Best Bet: Jazz +3.5 (-112) Book: Best price at FanDuel
Our best bet for Hornets vs Jazz is Jazz +3.5 (-112) against the spread.
Utah’s offense ranks 6th in scoring (119.6 PPG), and they’ve been strong ATS at home (14–6). Charlotte, meanwhile, averages just 115.4 points and struggles when opponents push pace. The Jazz’s point spread value comes from their ability to cover this number at home, especially with Markkanen and George leading the attack.
The Hornets’ defense allows 117.2 points per game, and Utah has gone 15–4 ATS when scoring more than that threshold. Pace is high, but Utah’s offensive efficiency and home-court advantage tilt the line. Given the matchup, pace and current spread, we’re taking the points with Utah at +3.5 (-112) and expect them to cover this number more often than the line implies.
This safer SGP builds around a tight, high-scoring game. Markkanen’s scoring volume correlates with Utah covering, while Ball’s playmaking drives Charlotte’s offense.
Longshot SGP (+1400)
Leg 1: Jazz -6.5 alternate spread
Leg 2: Keyonte George 30+ points
Leg 3: Miles Bridges 3+ made threes
This longshot assumes Utah dominates behind George’s scoring, while Bridges contributes from deep. It’s aggressive, but worth a small stake.
Hornets vs Jazz Odds & Top Player Props
Main Game Odds
Here are the latest Hornets vs Jazz odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the best NBA odds before you lock in your bets.
These props tie directly to usage and pace. For more markets, check out our dedicated Best NBA player props today page.
Trends to Know for Hornets vs Jazz
Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for Hornets vs Jazz:
Hornets are 8–2 ATS in their last 10 games.
Jazz are 14–6 ATS at home this season.
The over is 23–14 in Utah’s games overall.
The under is 6–4 in Charlotte’s last 10. These NBA betting trends highlight value on Utah ATS and lean under on the total.
Latest Injuries & NBA Injury Report for Hornets vs Jazz
Team
Player
Status
Notes / Injury
Charlotte Hornets
Ryan Kalkbrenner
Probable
Elbow
Charlotte Hornets
Tidjane Salaun
Probable
Ankle
Charlotte Hornets
Grant Williams
Probable
Knee
Charlotte Hornets
Liam McNeeley
Out
G League
Charlotte Hornets
Mason Plumlee
Out
Groin
Charlotte Hornets
Antonio Reeves
Out
G League
Charlotte Hornets
KJ Simpson
Out
G League
Utah Jazz
Jusuf Nurkic
Questionable
Foot sprain
Utah Jazz
Ace Bailey
Out
Hip
Utah Jazz
Elijah Harkless
Out
G League
Utah Jazz
Walker Kessler
Out
Shoulder
Utah Jazz
Lauri Markkanen
Out
Rest
Utah Jazz
Georges Niang
Out
Foot
Utah Jazz
John Tonje
Out
G League
In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.
What time is Hornets vs Jazz tonight?
Hornets vs Jazz is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
Where is Hornets vs Jazz being played?
The game will be played at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
How can I watch Hornets vs Jazz on TV and live stream?
You can watch the game on FDSSE, KJZZ, and Jazz+, with streaming options available via NBA League Pass.
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