Atlanta Hawks (29-35) vs. Utah Jazz (28-36)
Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz 3/15/24 – On Friday at the Delta Center, Atlanta Hawks will face Utah Jazz in an eagerly anticipated battle between these teams as both attempt to improve their standings late in the season. As this matchup approaches, fans and bettors alike are eager to witness which side will emerge victorious; both squads having experienced both ups and downs this season makes any predictions by top handicapper selections all the more interesting for insights into such closely-contested games.
While the Atlanta Hawks have shown decent gameplay this season, their play has also lacked consistency at 119.6 points per game, they have completely demonstrated their power scoring against their high effective field goal percentage standing at 46.4%. The squad converts from the three-point region exceptionally well, averaging 13.5 a game with an outstanding 36% efficiency.
Conversely to this, the Utah Jazz are terrific rivals, especially at home. The Jazz has been the leader in the series scoring an average of 117.7 points per game with a slightly higher field goal percentage of 47% than the Hawks who gain their points a bit higher which has been the key strength for them. Another indication of their ability to impede opponents’ penetrations into their territory, they do this by grabbing the balls off the attackers’ hands, at an average of 5.8 blocks per match.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz 3/15/24 Game Info
| When: | Friday, March 15, 2024, at 9:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Delta Center |
| TV: | NBAt |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
Dejounte Murray (SG) vs. Collin Sexton (PG)
Dejounte Murray has been the engine for the Hawks teams this season; He was the pillar for them in every single game, with averages of 21.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. The fact that he is accomplished in almost every area further supports his significance to the Hawks’ offensive strategies, and the ratio of assist to turnover by some 2.5 places him among the best in the league. Murray’s skill in stealing the ball (1.3 per game) also has a crucial defensive point but his result is rather moderate due to his 2.3 turnovers per game.
Given the fact that Collin Sexton of the Jazz averages less minutes, he still amazes us with his faithful 18.2 points per game. He does not limit his skills only to scoring, producing 4.7 assists per game and 2.5 rebounds per game. The ratio of assists to turnovers of 2.4 shown by Sexton, confirms his role as one of the basketball pivotal characters for the Jazz’s backcourt. Nevertheless, his minutes per game averages seems to point towards a possible Nash-effect, where Cunningham is only as good as the depth surrounding him.
As they enter the match to play together on the court, the game might rest on how these two important players perform. Murray, who is a spaced player, could be a problem to Sexton, an effective player, whose defensive skills might not be enough to counter Murray’s. The epic showdown between those two is going to be very important to determine the development of the game because both of them can switch the match in the favor of the opposing side.
NBA Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
The betting odds for this game are yet to be determined, reflecting the closely matched nature of these teams. Bettors should closely monitor the spread and moneyline as they are announced, considering the performance trends and key player matchups.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Trends
The Hawks’ recent record (3-2 in their last 5 games) points towards a team gaining form but their poor ATS record for away games on the road is a wake-up call for bettors. It is not easy to play away games. The team will succeed more outside than inside if they know how to do it. The overs that produced only one total out of their last 5 games shows a trend towards zero scoring games, in contrast to their average number of games for the season.
Utah Jazz Betting Trends
The Jazz who have lost recently (1-4 over their past 5 games) have a long way to go in terms of facing the spread (3-2 over their past 5 games against the spread). This is strengthened by their performance of getting over-all points predictions in 4 of last 5 matches which shows the tendency of high-scoring matches as well which might as well help in strategy of betting for this matchup.
Atlanta Hawks vs. Utah Jazz 3/15/24 Betting Picks
Taking into consideration the trends and top players, this game should be a very competitive one. The decisive component is not necessarily the strong and the weak sides of both teams but the performance and ability of key players to devise a strategy for the moment. The Hawks’ scoring prowess, when matched with Murray’s overall performance, gives them a slight edge to win this contest.
However, Utah Jazz home court advantage and Sexton’s effectiveness could tip the scales in their favor and capitalize on Atlanta Hawks road game vulnerabilities. Bettors should consider backing Hawks for an unlikely narrow victory at home but be wary as resilience at play makes this risky proposition.
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Free Pick and Prediction: Atlanta Hawks 112, Utah Jazz 108