The Charlotte Hornets will host the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. ET on Monday at the Spectrum Center. Charlotte is 18-56 overall and 11-26 at home, while Utah is 16-59 overall and 7-29 on the road. The Jazz have dominated this series in recent years, winning 11 of the last 14 meetings against Charlotte. However, Utah enters Monday’s matchup having lost 16 consecutive games on the road.

Hornets guard Seth Curry (knee) is probable to play, while Josh Okogie (rest) will miss tonight’s contest against the Jazz.

The Hornets are favored by 1.5 points in the latest Jazz vs. Hornets odds via SportsLine Consensus, while the over/under is 221.5 points. Before entering any Hornets vs. Jazz picks, you’ll want to see the NBA predictions from the advanced computer model at SportsLine.

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Why the Hornets can cover

The Hornets are attempting to regain momentum after losing five straight games, including a recent 98-94 defeat to the Pelicans. Jusuf Nurkić has been a standout performer for the Hornets, contributing 13 points and 12 rebounds. Miles Bridges also had a significant impact with 20 points.

Charlotte seeks a rebound against a Jazz team struggling on the road, with a 1-10 record in its last 11 games against Eastern Conference teams.The Jazz allow 120.2 points per game, ranking 29th in the NBA.

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Why the Jazz can cover

The Jazz’s tough streak worsened on Friday following their fifth consecutive loss, succumbing 129-93 to the Nuggets. With a 1-9 record in their past ten, Utah is at the bottom of the Western Conference standings.

Despite their recent struggles, the Jazz has proven successful against Charlotte with an 11-3 record in the last 14 matchups. Utah is also 4-1 against the spread in its previous five contests against the Hornets. Charlotte’s leading scorer LaMelo Ball is out for the season due to ankle and wrist injuries.

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How to make Hornets vs. Jazz picks

The model has simulated Jazz vs. Hornets 10,000 times and the results are in. It leans towards Under the total and has generated a successful point-spread pick that hits nearly 70% of the time.

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