The Utah Jazz (42-29) and the Atlanta Hawks (24-48) square off at State Farm Arena. The Jazz are a 7-point favorite and will try to continue their five-game winning streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 226.5 points and it will air on Fox Sports – Southeast at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 21, 2019.
Utah Jazz at Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds
In the Jazz’s last outing, they easily covered the 5.5-point spread against the New York Knicks, 137-116. The Hawks, meanwhile, were defeated by the Houston Rockets, 121-105, and were not able to cover as 7-point underdogs. The Utah game went 26 points over the projected point total of 227, while the Atlanta game finished 7 points under the projected point total of 233.
Utah dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.247 (above their season average of 0.216) and a turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 13.2). For those same stats, New York was 0.151 and 12.8, respectively. Atlanta, on the other hand, held Houston to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.0 (below their season average of 23.3). John Collins was a key piece for Atlanta with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell played well for Utah, putting up 30 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Rudy Gobert led the Jazz to a 128-112 victory. He notched a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Utah covered as a 12-point favorite and the two teams combined for 240 points, which was over the projected point total of 226.5. The Jazz’s 25.6 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Hawks, who had a rate of 16.7.
Jazz games have a slight tendency to finish under the O/U total (52.9 percent). Utah holds records of 42-29 straight up (SU) and 37-31-2 against the spread (ATS).
Hawks games tend to go over the O/U total (55.6 percent). Moreover, Atlanta owns records of 24-48 SU and 35-37 ATS.
Atlanta might struggle to score as they battle against one of the league’s best defenses. Utah ranks second in defensive efficiency while the Hawks rank 26th in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Jazz, who rank fifth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.216), could earn plenty of trips to the line against the Hawks, who rank 28th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.234).
Jazz vs. Hawks Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Jazz, ATS Winner – Jazz, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- The Jazz rank second in rebounds allowed per game (42.7) while the Hawks rank 15th (45.0).
- Utah ranks first in assists allowed per game (21.5) while Atlanta ranks last (27.1).
- The Jazz rank third in second chance points allowed per game (11.0) while the Hawks rank 25th (14.2).
- Utah averages 5.9 blocks per game, which ranks third in the league. Atlanta ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (5.5).
- Utah ranks 16th in points off turnovers per game (16.3) while Atlanta ranks 29th in points off turnovers allowed per game (21.9).
- The Jazz rank first in three pointers allowed per game (27.9) while the Hawks rank 29th (34.4).
- The Jazz average 8.2 steals per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. The Hawks rank 29th in steals allowed per game (10.1).
- Utah ranks 14th in points in the paint per game (48.8) while Atlanta ranks 15th in points allowed in the paint per game (48.6).
- Utah ranks third in fast break points allowed per game (11.3) while Atlanta ranks last (16.7).
- Atlanta is 3-2 when they allow below 100 points, while Utah is 18-4.
- The Jazz are 40-17 when they score over 100 points, while the Hawks are 23-39.
- Utah is 19-15-1 ATS on the road, while Atlanta is 14-21 ATS at home.
- The total has gone under in 18 of the Jazz’s 35 road games, while 19 of the Hawks’ 35 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Jazz are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Hawks are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Utah has 5 unders, while Atlanta has 3 overs and 2 unders.
- The Jazz’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 19.0, up from 4.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 115.2 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 115.6 points per game (3.0 below their season average).
