Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Pick, Odds, Injury Report 3/14/24

The Atlanta Hawks will be without Trae Young when they seek a second win over the Utah Jazz. The Jazz have lost six of their last seven games. Can they bounce back in this clash? Our Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks prediction is for the Hawks to cover the spread.  The Hawks are favorites with an implied probability of 57.5% to win this one at 1.74 odds, while the Jazz are available at 2.15 odds. The point spread is +/-3.0 points and the total points line is at 223.5.

The Utah Jazz will settle scores with the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City for an Inter Conference clash. For more NBA picks from Agbeniga Ayobami and other basketball experts, visit our Expert Insights section.

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Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction and Pick: Hawks Bounce Back 

• Selections: Hawks -3.0
• Odds: 1.95
• Bookmaker: Bet365
• Stake: 5/10

The Hawks are entering this match after a disappointing loss to the Trail Blazers, but before that, they were on a solid winning streak. Meanwhile, the Jazz are struggling, having won only two of their last thirteen games and are dealing with the absence of two key players.

Both teams have been plagued by injuries, but despite Trae Young’s absence, Atlanta still has Dejounte Murray to contribute points. My Jazz vs Hawks prediction is for the Hawks to cover the -3.0-point spread. 

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Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 16th, 2024
• Time: 02:30 (CET)
• Arena: Delta Center 
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 

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Utah Jazz Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The Utah Jazz suffered yet another defeat at the hands of the Boston Celtics, losing 123-107. While this loss may not surprise many, as the Celtics are widely regarded as the clear-cut favorites to win an NBA Title, it adds to the Jazz’s recent struggles. The team has now lost each of their last 3 games, six of the last seven, and eleven of the previous thirteen.

Lauri Markkanen and Taylor Hendricks are both sidelined for this clash due to injuries, while Jordan Clarkson is doubtful with a right groin injury.

The Utah Jazz have a 34-30-1 record against the spread this season (53.1% ATS). They hold a 21-11 ATS record as a home team and a 15-13 record against the spread in games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Offensively, the Jazz average 117.6 points per game, ranking 9th in the league, with shooting percentages of 47% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. They also boast an 82.5% free-throw shooting percentage. On the boards, they grab 46.1 rebounds per game, placing them 3rd in the NBA, and record 28.1 assists per game, ranking 9th in the league.

Defensively, the Jazz force an average of 15.6 turnovers per game and draw 19 fouls. However, they struggle on the defensive end, conceding 120.7 points per game, ranking 27th in the league in points allowed. They surrender an opponent field goal percentage of 48.6% and allow opponents to shoot 39.5% from beyond the arc.

Utah Jazz Schedule Nex 5 games

• March 17th vs Timberwolves
• March 19th vs Timberwolves
• March 21st vs Thunder
• March 22nd vs Mavericks
• March 24th vs Rockets

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Atlanta Hawks Injury Report, Team News, Schedule

The Atlanta Hawks were defeated 106-102 by the Portland Trail Blazers in their last outing. Although the Hawks led the Trail Blazers 52-47 at halftime, they couldn’t maintain their lead. This loss marks the Hawks’ second successive defeat and their fourth loss in the last seven games.

The Haws hold a 22-43 record against the spread (33.8% ATS), with an 11-20 record against the spread as an away team (35.5% ATS). They have an 11-11 record against Western Conference opponents.

Offensively, the Hawks average 119.4 points per game, ranking 5th in the league, while shooting 46.4% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. They also boast an 80.6% free-throw shooting percentage. On the boards, they grab 45.0 rebounds per game, ranking 6th in the NBA, and record 26 assists per game, placing them 19th in the league.

Defensively, the Hawks force an average of 13.4 turnovers per game and draw 18.5 fouls. However, they struggle on defense, allowing opponents to shoot 49.4% from the field and grab 44.6 rebounds per game. They allow opponents to shoot 38.4% from beyond the arc and concede 121.2 points per game, ranking 28th in the league in points allowed.

Trae Young (finger), Kobe Bufkin (toe), Onyeka Okongwu (toe), Seth Lundy (back), Saddiq Bey (torn left ACL), and Jalen Johnson (ankle) remain sidelined with injuries.

Atlanta Hawks Schedule Next 5 Games

• March 18th vs Clippers
• March 19th vs Lakers
• March 22nd vs Suns
• March 24th vs  Hornets
• March 26th vs Celtics

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Betting Trends

• The Jazz are 34-30-1 ATS.
• The Hawks are 22-43 ATS.
• The Jazz are 15-13 ATS in non-conference games.
• The Jazz have covered 65.6% (21-11) at the Delta Center.
• The Hawks are 11-11 ATS in non-conference Games.
• The Hawks are 11-20 ATS in away games.

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Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks H2H – Series Sweep?

In the regular season history between the Utah Jazz and the Atlanta Hawks, they faced off in 111 games, with the Jazz holding a slight edge with 58 victories compared to the Hawks’ 53. The longest winning streak the Atlanta Hawks have enjoyed over the Jazz spanned 9 games. This streak commenced on November 14, 1979, with a 108-97 victory and continued until January 17, 1984.

As for the 2023-24 season, the Hawks and Jazz met once, with the Hawks winning 124-97 in that singular encounter. Trae Young has averaged 22.8 points, 7.9 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 8 games against the Jazz in his career. He will be a great miss in this clash.

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