The Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks meet Thursday in NBA action at the State Farm Arena. Here’s a Hawks vs Jazz Prediction. This article will include a Hawks vs Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the Raptors, beat the Pacers, and they play the Magic next. The Jazz have lost 15 of their last 19 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 118.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 126.9 points on 49.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 27.4 points and 7 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 24.2 points and 4 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer, and Brice Sensabaugh is dishing 1.6 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 79.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.7 rebounds per game.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Pacers, beat the Heat, and they play the Hornets next. The Hawks have won 5 of their last 7 games.
The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.4 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Jalen Johnson is averaging 23.2 points and 10.5 rebounds, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker is averaging 20.3 points and 3.5 rebounds. CJ McCollum is the third double-digit scorer, and Onyeka Okongwu is grabbing 7.9 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 37.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Hawks have won each of their nine previous home games against the Jazz following a road win.
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in five of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The underdogs have won six of the Hawks’ last eight games.
- The Hawks have lost three of their last four games as favorites.
- The road team has covered the spread in each of the Jazz’s last seven games.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 13 games as home favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Hawks’ last nine home games against Western Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Jazz’s last four games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Jalen Johnson is the only qualified player in the league averaging at least 20.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season.
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker ranks 3rd in the league for fast break points (202) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Isaiah Collier is the only player in the league to have recorded 19+ assists in a game this season.
- Brice Sensabaugh is the only player to have scored 40+ points off the bench in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for assists per game this season (30.7).
- The Hawks have recorded the largest comeback win from a Q3 deficit this season – trailed by 18 points @ Suns on November 16.
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent points per game this season (126.9).
- The Jazz rank 30th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (30.6).
Hawks vs Jazz Injury Report
The Hawks will be without N’Faly Dante, Jonathan Kuminga, and Buddy Hield. Onyeka Okongwu is questionable.
The Jazz will be without Walker Kessler, Vince Williams Jr., Jaren Jackson Jr., John Konchar, Keyonte George, Elijah Harkless, and Georges Niang.
Hawks vs Jazz Prediction
Another NBA inflated line. The Hawks should win this game, but I’m not laying this number. The Hawks will be undermanned after a trade, and they’re 9-14 SU at home. The Hawks aren’t some world beater. Yes, the Jazz aren’t winning games and have a long injury report, but they’re 27-24 ATS on the season. You’ve made money this season blindly backing the Jazz. This will be the 10th time since April that the Hawks are favorites of 7 or more points. I’m not doing it. It’s the Jazz or pass for me.