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Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 7, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Delta Center — Salt Lake City, UT

Article updated Jan 7, 8:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Utah Jazz are set to host the Atlanta Hawks at the Delta Center on Tuesday night. The Hawks, currently at .500 and holding eighth place in the Eastern Conference, are

Game outlook

The Utah Jazz are set to host the Atlanta Hawks at the Delta Center on Tuesday night. The Hawks, currently at .500 and holding eighth place in the Eastern Conference, are looking to break a three-game losing streak. The Jazz, with a 5-5-7 record, are on a two-game winning streak and have momentum on their side. Both teams won on their home court in last season's matchups, making this season's game an interesting one to watch. Atlanta is the betting favorite at -6.5, with the line unchanged. Stay tuned for our Atlanta vs Utah prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hawks -245 | Jazz +202

Spread: Hawks -6.5 (-110) | Jazz +6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 236 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 71%.

Atlanta Hawks

The Atlanta Hawks have been struggling on the road recently, with losses in their last three games away from home. They are hoping to turn things around against a relatively easy opponent in their fifth straight road game. Despite facing injuries to key players like Trae Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic, the Hawks have a solid offensive lineup with depth to make up for their absence. Defensively, they have struggled, particularly in defending three-point shots and grabbing defensive rebounds. Offensively, they have been more successful, ranking 15th in field-goal percentage and boasting seven double-figure scorers. With a rest period between their last game and this one, the Hawks are looking to refresh and come out strong against Utah to secure a road win. In terms of statistics, the Hawks excel in offensive categories such as free throw percentage and offensive assists, but struggle defensively in allowing opponents to shoot well from the field and beyond the arc. Their overall record this season is 18-18, with a power ranking of 17.

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Utah Jazz Analysis

The Utah Jazz have had a challenging season so far, currently sitting in 14th place in the Western Conference standings. However, they have shown improvement in their recent games, winning back-to-back games after a five-game losing streak. They are looking to continue their momentum in an upcoming game against the Miami Heat. Despite their struggles at home, with a 2-12 record, they are hopeful for a turnaround. The team is dealing with several injuries, including key players like Lauri Markkanen and John Collins, which will impact their scoring abilities. The offense has shown improvement this season, but their defense is a concern. The Jazz have a power ranking of 21 and are 19th in offense and 27th in defense. In terms of statistics, they are hitting an average of 46.06% of their field goals and 78.98% of their free throws. On defense, they allow an average of 48.24% field goals and 76.92% free throws. Overall, the team will need to address their injury issues and defensive weaknesses to find success in upcoming games.

Utah Jazz Favored to Secure Victory and Cover Spread Against Struggling Atlanta Hawks

The Utah Jazz are poised to secure a victory and cover the spread in this match-up, benefiting from their current momentum as they return to their home court. Conversely, the Atlanta Hawks are struggling with a three-game losing streak and will be facing a challenging fifth consecutive road game, which may impact their ability to secure a win. Additionally, injuries within the Hawks lineup may hinder their offensive prowess on the road. Despite facing some injuries of their own, the Jazz have depth in their roster with players like Walker Kessler ready to step up and make meaningful contributions, particularly in controlling the offensive glass. Recent trends favor the Jazz, who have previously covered the spread against the Hawks at home and have maintained a strong track record of covering in seven of their last nine games.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Atlanta Hawks-240 → -210Moved
  • Moneyline · Utah Jazz+200 → +177Moved
  • Spread · Atlanta Hawks-6.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Utah Jazz+6.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over236 (-110) → 239.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under236 (-110) → 239.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Atlanta Hawks
2-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Utah Jazz
5-5-7 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-07T13:15:02.177Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Atlanta Hawks have been struggling on the road recently, with losses in their last three games away from home. They are hoping to turn things around against a relatively easy opponent in their fifth straight road game. Despite facing injuries to key players like Trae Young and Bogdan Bogdanovic, the Hawks have a solid offensive lineup with depth to make up for their absence. Defensively, they have struggled, particularly in defending three-point shots and grabbing defensive rebounds. Offensively, they have been more successful, ranking 15th in field-goal percentage and boasting seven double-figure scorers. With a rest period between their last game and this one, the Hawks are looking to refresh and come out strong against Utah to secure a road win. In terms of statistics, the Hawks excel in offensive categories such as free throw percentage and offensive assists, but struggle defensively in allowing opponents to shoot well from the field and beyond the arc. Their overall record this season is 18-18, with a power ranking of 17.

The Utah Jazz have had a challenging season so far, currently sitting in 14th place in the Western Conference standings. However, they have shown improvement in their recent games, winning back-to-back games after a five-game losing streak. They are looking to continue their momentum in an upcoming game against the Miami Heat. Despite their struggles at home, with a 2-12 record, they are hopeful for a turnaround. The team is dealing with several injuries, including key players like Lauri Markkanen and John Collins, which will impact their scoring abilities. The offense has shown improvement this season, but their defense is a concern. The Jazz have a power ranking of 21 and are 19th in offense and 27th in defense. In terms of statistics, they are hitting an average of 46.06% of their field goals and 78.98% of their free throws. On defense, they allow an average of 48.24% field goals and 76.92% free throws. Overall, the team will need to address their injury issues and defensive weaknesses to find success in upcoming games.

The Utah Jazz are poised to secure a victory and cover the spread in this match-up, benefiting from their current momentum as they return to their home court. Conversely, the Atlanta Hawks are struggling with a three-game losing streak and will be facing a challenging fifth consecutive road game, which may impact their ability to secure a win. Additionally, injuries within the Hawks lineup may hinder their offensive prowess on the road. Despite facing some injuries of their own, the Jazz have depth in their roster with players like Walker Kessler ready to step up and make meaningful contributions, particularly in controlling the offensive glass. Recent trends favor the Jazz, who have previously covered the spread against the Hawks at home and have maintained a strong track record of covering in seven of their last nine games.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Atlanta Hawks defeated Utah Jazz 124-121

Atlanta Hawks defeated Utah Jazz 124-121 on January 7, 2025, a 3-point decision in the series. Atlanta Hawks' strongest period was the 1st quarter, when it outscored its opponent 36-32. Against SportsJaw's recorded Atlanta Hawks -5.5 (-110) spread, Utah Jazz covered, while the 245 combined points finished over the recorded total of 239.5.

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Tipster picks

  • JaredkuntzSpread · Utah Jazz -6.5 (-110)Win
  • Roderick806Spread · Utah Jazz +6.5 (-110)Win
  • GsimmsSpread · Atlanta Hawks -6.5 (-110)Loss
  • 1707662905Total · Over 236 (-110)Win
  • WAXHITS Total · Over 236.5 (-110)Win
  • WAXHITS Spread · Atlanta Hawks -6.5 (-110)Loss