Utah Jazz (9-25) vs Atlanta Hawks (18-18)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Delta Center)
Betting Odds: Utah Jazz +5.5 -- Over/Under: 234.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Delta Center. Here’s an Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include an Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Atlanta Hawks Betting Preview
The Atlanta Hawks lost to the Clippers and Lakers, and they play the Suns, Rockets, and Bulls next. The Atlanta Hawks are averaging 117.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 119.7 points on 47.6 percent shooting. Trae Young is averaging 22.5 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Jalen Johnson is averaging 19.8 points and 10.1 rebounds. De’Andre Hunter is the third double-digit scorer, and Dyson Daniels is grabbing 4.9 rebounds. The Atlanta Hawks are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free-throw line. The Atlanta Hawks are allowing 38.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.5 rebounds per game.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz beat the Heat and Magic, and they play the Heat, Suns, Nets, and Hornets next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111.3 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 118.4 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.3 points and 6.3 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 17.9 points and 8.3 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 3.8 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.2 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 36 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Hawks have lost each of their last four games as road favorites against Northwest Division opponents.
- The Jazz have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Hawks.
- The Hawks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
Why the Atlanta Hawks will win
- The Jazz have lost each of their last seven home games.
- The Hawks have won each of their last four games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six Tuesday night games at Delta Center.
- The Hawks have covered the spread in each of their last six Tuesday games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
Total Points Facts
- Seventeen of the Hawks' last 21 games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Four of the Jazz's last five games at Delta Center following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
Right when it looked like the Atlanta Hawks were turning the corner, they dropped three straight games and neither loss was competitive. The Hawks are back to not playing defense, and they've fallen to 15-21 ATS on the season. And right when you're ready to throw the Jazz in the garbage, they put together two straight underdog wins. The Jazz have also covered seven of their last nine games. The Hawks are still the better team so they're going to get the benefit of the doubt, but I'm not excited to back them in the big favorite role, especially on the road. The Hawks are also 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games as a favorite. That's awful folks. I like the Hawks more in the underdog spot. If forced to pick this game, give me the Jazz at home and the free points.
Randy’s Pick Utah Jazz +5.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
