Rogers' 5-Play NBA Report - 69-50 +$14,156 NBA Y-T-D!
(NBA) Charlotte vs. Utah,
Point Spread: -5.50 | -107.00 Utah (Home)
Result: Win
*8* play on Utah Jazz.

The Charlotte Hornets have broke out of a slump and recorded three straight victories. The Utah Jazz meanwhile have only two wins in their last seven games, but I'm still backing the home team at Utah tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Fatigue - Two of Charlotte's last three have gone to overtime and they were forced to play double overtime before snapping off the Kings 129-128 Monday. With a shorthanded roster due to injuries, preparations could definitely been better for this match-up.

2. Previous Meetings - The Jazz are 7-0-1 ATS in the last eight head-to-head meetings at Vivint Smart Home Arena and the home team is 13-3-2 ATS in the last 18 meetings overall.

3. X-Factor - Utah's Derrick Favors was back with 14 points over 19 minutes in Monday's 95-92 loss against Detroit after missing 16 games with back spasms.

Selection: This is a play on the Utah Jazz (8*)