Hawks vs. Jazz Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets
The Utah Jazz (27-31) visit the Atlanta Hawks (25-32) after losing three road games in a row. The Hawks are favored by only 2 points in the contest, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The matchup’s over/under is set at 236.
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Hawks and Jazz Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
In games this season they were favored by 2 points or more, the Hawks have an 8-21 record against the spread.
In games they have played as at least 2-point underdogs this season, the Jazz are 21-17 against the spread.
These two teams average 239.1 points per game combined, 3.1 more than the total of 236.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 7.7 more points per game (243.7) than this matchup’s total of 236 points.
The average over/under the Hawks have had set in matchups this year is 8.4 more points than this outing’s point total.
The average total in Utah’s games this year is 2.4 more points than the point total of 236 for this outing.
Atlanta has an 18-39-0 record against the spread this season.
So far this year, the Jazz have put together a 32-26-0 record against the spread.
Hawks Stats & Insights
The Hawks’ -126 scoring differential (being outscored by 2.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 121.1 points per game (fourth in the NBA) while allowing 123.3 per contest (29th in the league).
The Hawks record 45.1 rebounds per game (sixth in the league) compared to the 44.9 of their opponents.
Atlanta makes 13.7 three-pointers per game (sixth-most in the league) at a 36% rate (19th in the NBA), compared to the 14 its opponents make while shooting 38.7% from beyond the arc.
The Hawks score 119.5 points per 100 possessions (sixth in the league), while giving up 121.7 points per 100 possessions (30th in the NBA).
The Hawks’ offense has been much better in home games (123.5 PPG) compared to away games (118.4 PPG). Meanwhile, their defense has been worse in home games (124.5 PPG allowed) when compared to road games (122 PPG allowed).
Jazz Stats & Insights
The Jazz have been outscored by 2.4 points per game (posting 118 points per game, ninth in league, while conceding 120.4 per outing, 25th in NBA) and have a -139 scoring differential.
Utah averages 46.6 rebounds per game (third in league) while allowing 42 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 4.6 boards per game.
The Jazz knock down 13.3 three-pointers per game (11th in the league) at a 35.8% rate (23rd in NBA), compared to the 14.5 per outing their opponents make, shooting 39.2% from deep.
The Jazz rank 15th in the NBA with 117.7 points scored per 100 possessions, and 26th defensively with 120.1 points conceded per 100 possessions.
In 2023-24 Utah is scoring 10.4 more points per game at home (123.2) than on the road (112.8).
Hawks Key Players to Watch
The active leader in points and assists for the Hawks this season is Dejounte Murray, who scores 21.6 points and distributes 5.5 assists per game.
Clint Capela’s averages this season are 11.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game.
Bogdan Bogdanovic leads active Hawks in three-point shooting, knocking down an average of 3.1 shots per game from beyond the arc.
Murray averages 1.3 steals per game, while Capela swats 1.5 shots per contest.
Jazz Key Players to Watch
Lauri Markkanen scores 23.4 points per game. He also adds 8.5 rebounds per outing and 2.0 assists per contest.
This season, John Collins is averaging 14.4 points, 1.2 assists and 8.4 rebounds per game.
Markkanen makes 3.3 treys per game.
The Jazz’s defensive effort gets a boost from Kris Dunn (1.1 steals per game) and Walker Kessler (2.7 blocks per game).
Over (236)
Hawks 121 – Jazz 120
