Atlanta Hawks (18-18) vs. Utah Jazz (9-25)
January 7, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Utah Jazz +6.5; Over/Under: 234.5
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The Utah Jazz play host to the Atlanta Hawks at the Delta Center on Tuesday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have been in a real funk as they’ve lost six of their last 10 games overall and they will be hoping to stop a three-game skid after getting thrashed by the Clippers in a 131-105 road defeat on Saturday. Trae Young led the team with 20 points and 14 assists, De’Andre Hunter added 18 points off the bench, while Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 13 points.
As a team, the Hawks shot just 43 percent from the field and 16 of 46 from the 3-point line, but they were poor on the defensive end in the second quarter where they allowed 45 points to fall behind by 20 points going into halftime. The Hawks finished with a total of 22 turnovers for the game and they just had no answer for the Clippers’ bench who were the biggest difference in this contest. The Hawks will meet the Suns after this game.
Utah Jazz
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been in poor form as they’ve lost eight of their last 12 games overall, but they will be aiming for a third straight victory after routing the Magic in a 105-92 road win on Sunday. Brice Sensabaugh led the team with 27 points on 11 of 19 shooting off the bench, Collin Sexton added 20 points while Walker Kessler chipped in with 10 points, 17 rebounds, and two assists.
As a team, the Jazz shot 48 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line as they kept pace with the Magic in a tightly contested first half. The Jazz flipped a switch and dominated the second half to lead by as many as 20 points at one stage. The Jazz will face the Heat following this one.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last 10 road games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have won each of their last nine home games against Eastern Conference opponents after winning as underdogs.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last seven games at Delta Center.
- The Hawks have won each of their last four night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The favorites have covered the spread in each of the Hawks’ last four games.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Tuesday games at Delta Center.
Total Points Facts
- Six of the Hawks’ last seven games as favorites following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Jazz’s last five games against Southeast Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Jazz vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are still missing Cody Zeller, Jalen Johnson, and Larry Nance Jr, while the Jazz have ruled out John Collins and they have Lauri Markkanen listed as questionable. The Hawks have cooled off recently with a trio of losses, but they still open as clear favorites in this one as the Jazz were ice-cold before winning their last two games. It wouldn’t be shocking if the Jazz were good enough to pull off the upset at home, but with the injury cloud hanging over them, I prefer a play on the Hawks in this spot.
