The Utah Jazz look to rebound after they lost their first game on home court in 19 matches. They go up against a Charlotte Bobcats team that only has six road wins. The Jazz beat the Bobcats 120-95 as 14-point favs last time they met in Utah. Oddsmakers at Bookmaker.com has the Jazz as 13-point favs over the Bobcats with the over/under posted at 189 ½. Get your NBA Pick in now at Bookmaker.com
The Jazz recently beat Seattle 115-101 at home after they suffered their first home loss in 19 games. They lost at home to the Lakers 95-106 as 6-point favs. Against Seattle, Carlos Boozer had 26pts and 13 rebounds for his third straight double-double and 45th this season. Mehmet Okur scored 19 of his 24 points in the second half. The Jazz have the 5th best offense that averages a high 106 PPG and they are the 2nd ranked team at shooting from the field. In their last five games they’ve averaged 106 PPG and their field goal percentage in their last five sits at 49%. On defense the Jazz are giving up 99 PPG in their last five and overall they give up a 16th ranked 100 PPG. The Jazz sit in first place in the Northwest Standings and they’re sitting in fourth place, three games back from first place Lakers. They are 20-13 ATS on two days rest and 22-12 ATS overall at home.
The Bobcats got a home win over Miami 94-82 after losing five straight road games. Gerald Wallace chipped in 26 points in his best performance since missing eight games with a concussion. Saturday's game was his sixth game back and third in the starting lineup. The Bobcats have averaged 88 PPG in their last five and overall their offense is ranked 23rd averaging 95 PPG. On defense they’ve given up 93 PPG in their last five and overall they allow a 16th ranked 100 PPG. The Bobcats are 6-27 SU on the road and 11-21 ATS overall. They sit in fourth place in the Southwest Standings and their 12th in the Eastern Playoff race with no chance of making it in. The Bobcats are 2-4 ATS on two days rest 11-21 ATS on the road.
Recent Trends to Consider
- Bobcats are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 11.0 or greater.
- Bobcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games playing on 2 days rest.
- Bobcats are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 11.0 or greater.
- Jazz are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.
- Jazz are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- Jazz are 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games following a SU win of more than 10 points.
GAME: Charlotte Bobcats (25-44) at Utah Jazz (46-25)
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, March 25 – 9:00 PM EST
LINE: Bookmaker.com TOTAL: 189 ½
PICK: Utah -13
The Bottom Line: The Jazz are the second highest scoring team combined with the best home record, while the Bobcats have the worst road record. Go Jazz! Get your NBA Pick in now at Bookmaker.com. Where players play!
