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The Charlotte Hornets (37-36) host the Utah Jazz (45-28) in a battle on Friday night. Charlotte has won five of their last six games, while Utah is 5-5 in its last 10 contests. The Jazz have controlled this matchup in recent years, winning eight straight games against the Hornets. Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) is out with Hassan Whiteside (foot) questionable for Utah, while Gordon Hayward (ankle) is out for the Hornets.

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. ET from Spectrum Center in Charlotte, N.C. Utah is favored by four points in the latest Jazz vs. Hornets odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under is 227.5. Before making any Hornets vs. Jazz picks, you'll want to see the NBA predictions from the proven computer model at SportsLine.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past three-plus seasons. The model enters Week 22 of the 2021-22 NBA season on a stunning 79-49 roll on all top-rated NBA picks, returning over $2,400. Anyone following it has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Jazz vs. Hornets. You can head to SportsLine to see its picks. Here are several NBA betting lines and trends for Hornets vs. Jazz:

  • Jazz vs. Hornets spread: Utah -4
  • Jazz vs. Hornets over-under: 227.5 points
  • Jazz vs. Hornets money line: Utah -170, Charlotte +145
  • UTA: Jazz are 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings
  • CHA: Under is 9-2 in Hornets' last 11 games as a home underdog

Why the Jazz can cover

Center Rudy Gobert is a dominant rim-defender with his towering frame, has elite shot-blocking ability and posts terrific numbers on the boards. The three-time All-Star is first in the NBA in rebounds (15.4) along with 14.5 points and 2.2 blocks per game. Gobert is tied for second in the league in double-doubles (46). On Mar. 18, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year notched 19 points and 16 rebounds.

Guard Mike Conley is a good ball-handler with a quick step to blow past defenders. Conley averages 13.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game as the Ohio State product is a reliable option from 3-point land, shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc. On Mar. 21 against the Boston Celtics, Conley logged 18 points, seven assists, and went 3-for-5 from three. 

Why the Hornets can cover

Guard LaMelo Ball is an all-around weapon for Charlotte. The 2020 third-overall pick has elite playmaking with the ability to be the go-to option on offense. He averages 19.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game. Ball is a streaky shooter on the perimeter but is knocking down 38 percent of his attempts from downtown. In his last game, he amassed 32 points, nine rebounds, five assists and went 6-for-14 from three.

Forward Miles Bridges is an uber-athletic wing for Charlotte. Bridges has rare explosiveness, with the leaping ability to slam it down with force. The 2018 first-round pick logs 19.9 points, seven rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. The Michigan State product scored 20-plus in four of his last eight games. On March 14, Bridges had 27 points, six assists and knocked down five 3-pointers. 

How to make Hornets vs. Jazz picks

The model is leaning over on the total, projecting 229 combined points. It's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in well over 50 percent of simulations. You can only see the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Jazz vs. Hornets? And which side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its NBA picks, and find out.