Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
| Game Time | 9:00 pm EST |
| Atlanta Hawks Line | -6 |
| Utah Jazz Line | +6 |
| Total | 235.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
The team with the second-worst record in the West, the Utah Jazz, are hosting the Atlanta Hawks in this matchup. The Jazz are coming off two consecutive wins that took place on two straight days and on the road, but they are now back at home, where they have been significantly worse than on the road. The Hawks have been struggling lately, as they have three consecutive losses, following a four-game losing streak, and are playing their fifth straight road game, where they have not been playing their best basketball.
Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
Utah Jazz Injury Report: John Collins, Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks are day-to-day.
Atlanta Hawks Injury Report: Dyson Daniels, Bogdan Bogdanovic are questionable, Larry Nance Jr, Kobe Bufkin, Cody Zeller are out
Utah Jazz Form and Trends
The Jazz have a 9-25 record this season and are sitting on the second to last place of the West. The Jazz are 17-17 against the spread and 19-15 in over/under, while having a 2-12 home record. The Jazz are 4-5 in their last 9 games but 7-2 against the spread. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 games.
The Jazz are coming off a 105-92 win in Orlando, as they held the short-handed Magic into just 36% shooting from the field. Brice Sensabaugh led Utah’s offense with 27 points with 5 triples off the bench.
Lauri Markkanen leads the Jazz in scoring with 19.3 points, adding 6.3 rebounds per game. John Collins adds 17.9 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Form and Trends
The Atlanta Hawks have a 18-18 record this season and are tied with the Pacers on the 7th place of the East. The Hawks are 15-21 against the spread and 23-12-1 in over/under, while having an 8-10 road record. The Hawks have three consecutive losses and are 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 road games. Over is 6-2-1 in their last 7 games.
The Hawks are coming off a 105-131 loss in LA by the Clippers, as they shot with just 43% from the field, while allowing the Clippers to shoot with 55%. Trae Young led Atlanta’s offense with 20 points and a game-high 14 assists.
Trae Young leads the Hawks both in scoring with 22.5 points, and in assists made with 12 per game, which is the best in the league. De’Andre Hunter adds 19.8 points and 4 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Jazz are averaging 111.3 points per game, which ranks 18th in the league. Utah shoots with 46.1% from the field (17th) and with 36.6% from beyond the arc (16th). Defensively, they are the fourth-worst team in the NBA, allowing 118.4 points per game.
Offensively, the Hawks average 117.1 points per game, which ranks 7th in the NBA. They shoot with 46.4% from the field (15th), and with 35% from beyond the arc (20th). Defensively, they are the third-worst team in the NBA, allowing 119.7 points per game.
The Jazz are 7-2 in their last 9 meetings against the Hawks, and are 6-2 against the spread in their last 8 meetings. Under is 7-2 in their last 9 meetings.
Prediction
In this Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Prediction, the Hawks are coming as -6 road favorites. The Hawks are the 7th-worst covering team on the road this season, while the Jazz are the 6th-worst covering team at home, so I’m not going to pick a side in this matchup. Both teams have been involved in some higher scoring games as of late, going for 11-4-1 to the over in their last 16 games combined, so I expect another high scoring affair tonight. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 235.5
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