Utah at Charlotte

The Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks are tied for the 4th seed in the Western Conference playoffs race. Every game becomes critical for the Jazz as the 4-seed comes with a home playoff advantage in Round 1. Charlotte is one game over .500 and is currently ninth in the East. The Hornets saw a five-game winning streak end their last time out and have now failed to cover two straight. Utah has lost to Brooklyn and Boston in their first two games of this road trip, so I expect a rebound in this one. Utah has dominated Charlotte over the years as they are 25-9 in the last 34 meetings, and the Jazz have won five straight over the Hornets, as well. I think Utah brings it tonight. Make the play on Utah.