Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Atlanta Hawks (-132) will host the Utah Jazz (+109) in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks are currently favored by 2 points (-2) and are 10th in the Eastern Conference, while the Jazz are 11th in the West.
This game will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta and can be seen on BSSE. The over/under line for this game is 236.5 points.
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Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last three head-to-head matchups, the Jazz are averaging 114 points per game, compared to the Hawks at 110. These figures have led to Utah posting a record of 2-1.
- Although Utah has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 118 points per game in these games.
- In their last three home games, Atlanta has averaged 114 points per game while allowing 122. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
- The last ten games that Utah was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 3-7 straight up.
- The last three games that Atlanta was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The Jazz are 27-31 this season after defeating the Spurs by a score of 128-109. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 11th place.
As the underdog, the Jazz have gone 15-26 this season and are 32-26 against the spread. On the road, they are 13-16 ATS.
This season, the Jazz have gone 9-20 on the road, and their average scoring differential on the road is -10.0 points per game. Today, they are 2-point underdogs on the spread.
In their last three games as the underdog, the Jazz have gone 0-3 ATS. This season, their ATS record as the underdog is 21-20.
The average over/under line in Utah’s games is 234.4, which is lower than today’s line of 236.5. The team has gone 2 straight games hitting the under.
In the Western Conference, the Jazz have a record of 14-22 compared to 13-9 in non-conference games. Today, they are looking to improve their 27-31 overall record.
The Jazz are 9th in the NBA in scoring at 118 points per game. However, they are averaging just 112.8 points per game on the road (20th). They have outscored the NBA average in 60.3% of their games.
Utah is one of the league’s best teams at getting to the free-throw line, ranking 5th in free throws made per game (19.2). In terms of pace, the Jazz are 8th in the NBA at 100.3 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 11th in made threes at 13.3 per game. Overall, they are shooting 35% from beyond the arc (22nd). In terms of two-point shooting, Utah is 13th in the league at 54%.
At this time, the Jazz’s defense is positioned 25th in the NBA, permitting 120.4 points per game. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Jazz are forcing 15.2 per game, which is 30th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 6th in blocked shots at 5.9 per game.
The Hawks have a record of 25-32 and are currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 15-24 and 10-8 in non-conference games.
At home, the Hawks are 14-16 straight up and 9-21 against the spread. As the favorite, they are 18-14 straight up and 10-22 vs. the spread.
Against the Magic, the Hawks won their last game by a score of 109-92. The O/U line for that game was 223 points. The Hawks were favored by 1.5 points going into the game.
On average, the Hawks’ games have finished with 244.4 points per game, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 236.5. This season, their games have averaged an over/under line of 240.5 points.
For the season, the Hawks are 31-26 on the over/under. In games with higher O/U lines than 236.5, they have a record of 41-15.
When playing at home, the Hawks are averaging 123.5 points per game, which is 3rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 4th in scoring at 121.1 points per game. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 4th in the league at 101.4 possessions per game.
So far this season, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 63.2% of their games. They have also made the most offensive rebounds per game in the league.
When it comes to three-point shooting, Atlanta is 6th in both attempts and makes per game. They are hitting 36% of their threes, which is 19th in the NBA.
The Hawks’ defense is presently ranked 29th in the league, allowing an average of 123.3 points per contest. Inside the arc, the Hawks defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 57.8% and 39.2% from three-point territory.
Despite being 2 point underdogs, we predict the Jazz to come out on top with a final score of 111-103.
Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Betting Tips
- We like the Jazz on the moneyline (+109)
- The Jazz are also our pick on the spread at +2
- Our NBA model projects 214 points, and we suggest taking the under
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Trent Forrest – Ineligible – Out
- Mouhamed Gueye – Back – Out
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Otto Porter Jr. – Not With Team – Out
