Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Prediction, Preview, Odds, Betting Trends, Team News, Schedule, Injury Report, February 27th

Two struggling sides, the Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz, will settle scores on Tuesday after both recently returned to winning ways following a series of losses. This marks their first meeting this season, with the Jazz having won the previous four encounters at this arena.

The Hawks are favourites with an implied probability of 66.7% to win this one at 1.76 odds, while the Jazz are available at 2.10 odds. The point spread is +/-2.0 points and the total points line is at 236.0. 

The Atlanta Hawks will battle the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena in Atlanta for an Inter-Conference showdown. For more NBA picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

Our Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz prediction is for the Jazz to cover the 2.0-point spread. 

In this article:

• Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
• Game Info
• Atlanta Hawks Injury Report, Team News, Schedule
• Utah Jazz Injury Report, Team News, Schedule
• Betting Trends
• Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz H2H
• Safer Gambling

Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Same-Game Parlay

• Jazz +2.5
• Under 238.5

Same-Game Parlay Odds: 3.10

Odds available as of February 27th 2024. Odds may now differ.

The Atlanta Hawks find themselves in a bit of an identity crisis, struggling to establish whether they are a competitive or struggling team. Complicating matters, they are currently the least effective team in terms of covering the spread in the NBA. Adding to their challenges, the Hawks will be without Trae Young for an extended period.

The Hawks’ defensive shortcomings are likely to play into Utah’s hands, allowing them to secure a victory. Trae Young’s absence will also hamper Atlanta’s offensive capabilities, making it difficult for them to keep up with Utah’s fast-paced and potent offensive style. Notably, the Hawks hold the worst against-the-spread record in the NBA this season at 18-39, while Utah has a more favourable record at 31-26-1.

Game Info

• Date: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024
• Time: 01:30 (CET)
• Arena: State Farm Arena.
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Atlanta Hawks Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a convincing 109-92 victory over the Orlando Magic. Jamal Murray led the charge with an impressive performance, tallying 25 points, 11 assists, and nine rebounds.

He received ample support from Cam Reddish, who contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. De’Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanovic, and Saddiq Bey also made significant offensive contributions with 18, 17, and 12 points respectively. However, both teams were without their leading scorers for the game. Orlando missed Paolo Banchero due to illness, while Atlanta was without Trae Young.

The absence of Young, who suffered a torn ligament in his left pinkie finger, will be significant for the Hawks. He is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks following surgery to repair the radial collateral ligament. Additionally, injuries to Mouhamed Gueye (back) and Onyeka Okongwu (toe) further challenge the Hawks’ depth going forward.

The Atlanta Hawks are 18-39 against the spread this season (31.6% ATS). They are 7-24 ATS with equal rest and have a 9-9 record against the spread in non-conference games. They currently average 121.1 points per game, ranking 4th in the league, with shooting percentages of 46.5% from the field and 36.0% from beyond the arc. They also boast an 81.2% free-throw shooting percentage.

They grab 45.1 rebounds per game, ranking 6th in the NBA, and record 26.3 assists per game, placing them 17th in the league. Defensively, the Hawks force an average of 13.2 turnovers per game and draw 18.7 fouls. However, they allow opponents to shoot 38.7% from beyond the arc and concede 123.3 points per game, ranking 29th in the league in points allowed. Additionally, they surrender an opponent field goal percentage of 50.0% and allow 44.9 rebounds per game.

Next 5 Fixtures

• March 1st vs Nets
• March 2nd vs Nets
• March 6th vs Knicks
• March 7th vs Cavaliers
• March 9th vs Grizzlies

Utah Jazz Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The Utah Jazz bounced back with a convincing 128-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, putting an end to their five-game losing streak. The Jazz’s strong defensive performance forced 20 turnovers and limited the Spurs to 48 points in the paint, despite facing the imposing presence of 7’4″ center Victor Wembanyama in the Spurs’ lineup.

The win was crucial for the Jazz, who had faced a challenging stretch of losses, and it helped them improve to a 27-31 record, placing them 11th in the standings. The only injury concern for the team is Porter Otto, who missed the last game. His availability for the upcoming matches remains uncertain at this point.

The Jazz are 31-26-1 ATS, with a 16-16 record against the spread on equal rest, and they have a 12-10 record on non-conference games. They currently average 118.0 points per game, ranking 9th in the league, while shooting 47.1% from the field and 35.8% from beyond the arc. They also boast an 82.4% free-throw shooting percentage. They grab 46.6 rebounds per game, ranking 3rd in the NBA, and record 28.5 assists per game, placing them 7th in the league.

Defensively, the Jazz force an average of 15.9 turnovers per game and draw 19.3 fouls. However, they surrendered an opponent field goal percentage of 48.3% and allowed 42.0 rebounds per game. They allow opponents to shoot 39.2% from beyond the arc and concede 120.4 points per game, ranking 25th in the league in points allowed.

Next 5 Fixtures

• March 1st vs Magic
• March 2nd vs Heat
• March 3rd vs Wizards
• March 7th vs Bulls
• March 10th vs Nuggets

Betting Trends

• The Hawks are 18-39 ATS.
• The Jazz are 31-26-1 ATS.
• The Hawks are 9-9 ATS in non-conference Games.
• The Hawks are 7-24 ATS with equal rest.
• The Jazz are 12-10 ATS in non-conference Games.
• The Jazz have covered 50.0% of games with equal rest

Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz H2H

In their regular-season matchups, the Hawks and the Utah Jazz have squared off 110 times, with the Hawks securing 52 victories and the Jazz claiming 58 wins. Recently, the Jazz have dominated the series, winning 7 of the last 8 meetings between the two teams and securing victories in their last 4 matchups at the arena.

The absence of Trae Young, who has been a key contributor for the Hawks against the Jazz, averaging 20.2 points, 7.0 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game since the 2020-21 season, will be keenly felt in this clash.

SAFER GAMBLING

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