Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Matchup

In this NBA regular season preview between Hawks and Jazz, see who like to win the game and cover the spread.

  • The Hawks face Utah with a record of 18-18.
  • The Hawks are averaging 117.1 points per game so far.
  • The Hawks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Jazz.
  • The Jazz take on the Hawks at 9-25.
  • The Jazz are averaging 111.3 points per game so far.
  • The Jazz are coming off a 105-92 win vs. the Hawks.

Hawks vs Jazz Prediction

At 9:00 ET, the Atlanta Hawks (-247) will be in Salt Lake City to take on the Utah Jazz (+206) in a non-conference matchup. The Hawks (18-18) are currently favored by 6.5 points over the Jazz (9-25).

TV coverage for this game will be provided by KJZZ.

Hawks vs. Jazz Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Atlanta Hawks at Utah Jazz
  • Where: Salt Lake City at Delta Center
  • Date: Tuesday, January 7th
  • Betting Odds ATL -6.5, ATL -247 | UTA +206 O/U 235.5

Hawks Preview: Will the Hawks Make it Happen on the Road?

The Hawks fell to 18-18 on the season after a 131-105 road loss to the Clippers on Saturday. Atlanta entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread, losing by 26 points. The total score of 236 points went over the pre-game line of 229.5.

A key moment came when the Clippers went on a 16-0 run, stretching the score from 15-14 to 31-14. Atlanta couldn’t recover, as the Clippers outscored them 45-26 in the 2nd quarter. The Hawks trailed 98-76 going into the 4th quarter, where they were outscored 33-29.

In their 131-105 loss to the Clippers, the Hawks shot 43.2% from the field, with a three-point percentage of 34.8%, hitting 16 threes overall. Trae Young led the way with 20 points and 14 assists, making 4 threes at a 44.4% clip.

De'Andre Hunter and Garrison Mathews also hit 4 threes each, with Hunter scoring 18 points and Mathews adding 15. Young scored 8 points in the 3rd quarter, while Hunter added 7 in the 4th.

Defensively, the Hawks struggled in the 2nd quarter, allowing 45 points, contributing to their 131-105 loss to the Clippers. They did manage to tighten up in the 3rd, giving up just 24 points, but the damage was done. Overall, Atlanta allowed the Clippers to shoot 55% from the field.

The Hawks gave up 13 three-pointers at a 36% clip and sent the Clippers to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws. Atlanta recorded 35 defensive rebounds, gave up 7 offensive boards, and added 11 steals and 4 blocks.

Jazz Preview: Can the Jazz Hold Strong at Home?

The Hawks fell to 18-18 on the season after a 131-105 loss to the Clippers on Saturday. Atlanta, who entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total score of 236 points went over the pre-game line of 229.5.

A key moment in the game was a 16-0 run by the Clippers, which turned a 15-14 score into 31-14. Atlanta struggled to recover, as the Clippers outscored them 45-26 in the 2nd quarter. The Hawks trailed 98-76 going into the 4th quarter and were unable to mount a comeback.

Brice Sensabaugh's 27 points, including 13 in the 4th quarter, led the Jazz to a win over the Magic. He hit 5 threes at an 83.3% rate, while the team connected on 11 threes at 34.4% overall.

Utah shot 48.1% from the field, with Collin Sexton adding 20 points, 10 of which came in the 3rd quarter. Johnny Juzang, Svi Mykhailiuk, and Kyle Filipowski each contributed 12 points.

The Jazz put on a defensive clinic against the Magic, holding them to just 92 points on 35% shooting. Utah's defense was especially strong in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, where they allowed just 18 and 19 points, respectively.

Utah also did a great job defending the three-point line, with Orlando hitting just 14 threes on 29% shooting. The Jazz sent the Magic to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 8. Defensively, Utah finished with 6 steals and 5 blocks.

Hawks vs Jazz Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across the Hawks last five road games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 125. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Utah has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 115 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • The Jazz have played well in their last three games as the betting underdog, going 2-1 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.
  • Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Hawks have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 4-6.

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