Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks Preview
At 9:30 ET, the Utah Jazz (-133) will host the Atlanta Hawks (-133) in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks are favored by 2.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 224.
Both teams come into this game on losing streaks. The Hawks (-133) have dropped two in a row and are 10th in the Eastern Conference, while the Jazz (-133) have lost three straight and are 12th in the Western Conference.
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Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Jazz have hosted the Hawks, they have gone 2-1. When looking back over the last ten head to head meetings between the Jazz and Hawks, the Jazz hold the edge with an ATS record of 6-4.
- Across the Hawks last five road games, the team averaged 103 points per game while allowing 107. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
- In their last three games at home, the Jazz have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 1-2 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 116 points per game in these contests.
- The last five games that Utah was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 0-5 straight up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Hawks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are 2.5-point favorites today against the Jazz, and they have gone 21-16 as the favorite this season. In games where they have been favored, Atlanta has gone 13-24 against the spread, and they are 9-19 ATS on the road.
On the season, the Hawks are 22-43 ATS and have failed to cover the spread in their last two games. Their O/U record for the season is 33-32, and the under has hit in their last four games.
Atlanta’s O/U record for the season is 33-32, and their games have averaged 240.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 224, with 56 of their games having higher lines than that.
In their last game, the Hawks lost to the Trail Blazers by a score of 106-102. The O/U line for that game was 216, and Atlanta was favored by 4.5 points going into the game.
Overall, the Hawks are 29-36 this season, which is good for 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Against the West, they are 12-10 and 17-26 against other teams in the East. On the road, the Hawks are 13-19.
When it comes to scoring, the Hawks are one of the most potent offenses in the league, averaging 119.4 points per game (5th). However, they have scored less than their average in seven straight contests. On the road, Atlanta is putting up 116.1 points per game (10th).
So far this season, the Hawks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 58.5% of their games. In terms of pace, Atlanta is 5th in the league with an average of 100.5 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting efficiency, the Hawks are 23rd in field goal percentage at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are 8th in made threes per game (13.5) but are only 19th in three-point shooting percentage (36%).
Coming into the game, the Hawks will be looking to improve their defense, as they are currently giving up 121.2 points per game (28th). Atlanta struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Trail Blazers, giving up 13. For the game, Portland scored 106 points in the game.
Today, the Jazz are looking to snap a three-game losing streak as they take on the Hawks. Utah’s record for the season is 28-37, which has them in 12th place in the Western Conference.
As the underdog, the Jazz have gone 15-32 this season and are 23-24 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are getting 2.5 points and have gone 9-24 straight-up on the road.
Utah’s most recent loss came against the Celtics, where they fell by a score of 123-107. The O/U line for that game was 230, resulting in a push.
This season, the Jazz have an O/U record of 36-27-2, and their games have averaged a combined 238.3 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 224.
In the Western Conference, the Jazz are 14-23 compared to 14-14 against non-conference opponents. In the Western Conference, they are currently in 4th place.
On the spread, the Jazz have lost two straight games and are 35-30 overall. At home, they are 21-11 ATS, while their straight-up record at home is 19-13.
At home, the Jazz are scoring 122.7 points per game, which is 5th in the league. Overall, they are 9th in the NBA in scoring at 117.6 points per game. In terms of pace, Utah is 9th in the league at 100 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Jazz are 10th in the NBA in both three-point makes per game (13.3) and attempts per game (37.1). However, they are just 18th in three-point shooting percentage at 36%.
Utah’s offense is also getting to the free-throw line at a good rate, ranking 11th in the league in free-throw attempts per game (22.9). Overall, they are 6th in the NBA in free throws made per game (18.9).
Looking at the Jazz defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently conceding 120.7 points per game (27th). Utah struggled on the boards in their last game vs. the Celtics, giving up 9. For the game, Boston scored 123 points in the game.
Based on our analysis, we foresee the Hawks winning the game with a predicted score of 110-106.
Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Tips
- Take the Hawks on the moneyline
- The Hawks should also cover at -2.5
- Our NBA model projects 216 points, and we suggest taking the under
Utah Jazz Injury Report
- Jordan Clarkson – Groin – Out
- Kris Dunn – Rest – Out
- Lauri Markkanen – Quad – Out
- Taylor Hendricks – Toe – Questionable
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report
- Bogdan Bogdanovic – Illness – Questionable
- Trae Young – Hand – Out
- Onyeka Okongwu – Toe – Out
- Saddiq Bey – ACL – Out
- Jalen Johnson – Ankle – Questionable
- Kobe Bufkin – Toe – Out
