The Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz duke it out at the Delta Center on Thursday night. Here’s a Jazz vs Hawks Prediction. This article will include a Jazz vs Hawks Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks have been in great form lately as they’ve won four of their last five games overall and they will be gunning for a season-high fourth straight victory after routing the Kings in a 133-100 road win last night. Jalen Johnson led the team with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists on nine of 10 shooting, Onyeka Okongwu added 21 points on six of seven shooting off the bench while Zaccharie Risacher chipped in with 15 points on seven of eight shooting.
As a team, the Hawks shot a sizzling 57 percent from the field and 17 of 40 from the 3-point line as they dominated the second quarter by 29-12 to take a 20-point lead into halftime. Before they exploded for 39 points in the third quarter to lead by as many as 44 points at one stage.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the Utah Jazz have been doing it tough as they’ve lost six of their last eight games overall, but they will be feeling much better after snapping a three-game skid with an impressive 152-128 win over the Pacers on Tuesday. Lauri Markkanen led the team with 35 points on 13 of 19 shooting, Svi Mykhailiuk and Ace Bailey each scored 20 points while Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski each scored 16 points.
As a team, the Jazz shot 55 percent from the field and 19 of 42 from the 3-point line as they hit the ground running with 70 points in the first half. Before they exploded for 44 points in the third quarter to put the game to bed early and rest their starters.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
- The underdogs have won four of the Hawks’ last five games.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in each of their last seven home games against Southeast Division opponents.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games against Northwest Division opponents following a win.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 15 games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Hawks have won 16 of their 17 previous night games against the Jazz following a road win.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Jazz’s last nine home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Hawks’ last eight games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Lauri Markkanen is the only qualified player in the league to be leading their team in blocks per game (0.5) and three-point shooting percentage (38.1%) this season.
- Jusuf Nurkic ranks 5th amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (14.6) this season.
Atlanta Hawks Player Facts
- Dyson Daniels ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.3) this season.
- Jalen Johnson ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for points in the paint per game (14.0) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Jazz rank 2nd in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (14.6).
- The Jazz rank 29th in the league for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (42.3).
- The Hawks rank 1st in the league for Q2 opponent points per game this season (25.0).
- Eleven different Hawks players have scored 15+ points in a game this season – equal-most in the league.
Jazz vs Hawks Prediction
The Hawks are still slightly shorthanded with Trae Young still out, while the Jazz are still playing without Georges Niang, Kyle Anderson and Walker Kessler. The Jazz were able to pull off an impressive win in their last outing but that was against an ice-cold Pacers team, and they were really struggling before that win. In contrast, the Hawks have begun to heat up since the injury to Young, and they looked great in last night’s big win over the Kings. The Jazz are certainly capable at home, but the Hawks have been the team in better form and I think they can get the job done at the short line in this spot.