Utah Jazz at Atlanta Hawks odds, picks and predictions

The Atlanta Hawks (7-3) welcome the Utah Jazz (9-3) to State Farm Arena Wednesday. Tip is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Jazz vs. Hawks odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.

The Jazz sit atop the Western Conference and are one of five teams in the conference with just three losses. They have won 3 straight, all coming by at least 8 points.

Utah was supposed to be a rebuilding team, but a resurgence by F Lauri Markkanen, who is averaging 21.9 points per game, has stabilized the franchise. 6 players average double figures.

The Hawks, on the other hand, tried their best to build a contender this offseason by adding G Dejounte Murray. Murray and G Trae Young combine to average 50.5 points per game. They are one of the best backcourts in the NBA.

Atlanta has had success with the duo so far this season. It has won 3 straight and handed the Bucks their first loss of the season as well. Atlanta is 4-1 at home.

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Jazz at Hawks odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 8 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Jazz +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Hawks -265 (bet $265 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Jazz +3.5 (-110) | Hawks -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Jazz at Hawks key injuries

Jazz

None

Hawks

G Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) out
G Trae Young (shin) questionable

For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.

Jazz at Hawks picks and predictions

Prediction

Hawks 118, Jazz 112

Moneyline

PASS.

The Hawks have been solid at home and have the length to slow down Utah. I wouldn’t play them at -265 though.

Against the spread

LEAN HAWKS -3.5 (-110).

Atlanta is 5-5 against the spread (ATS) but 3-2 ATS as the home team.

Last season, it was 25-19 ATS as the home team, so it has had success at State Farm Arena. The Hawks also have the length in F John Collins and F De’Andre Hunter to limit the Jazz’s open looks.

Utah has players outperforming expectations, and on the road, it should eventually regress. I’d back the Hawks as they have proven to be a solid home play over the last year.

Over/Under

BET OVER 226.5 (-110).

These teams rank No. 1 (Jazz) and No. 2 (Hawks) in offensive rating. With G Jordan Clarkson scoring at a high level and Young also a microwave-type scorer, there will be a ton of difficult shot-making abilities on display.

While neither team necessarily plays at a high pace, the Jazz do sit 5th in offensive rebounding, and the Hawks have the league’s lowest turnover rate, both of which help to get more shots up and points scored.

Atlanta is 4-2 O/U as a favorite this season. With it 26th in defensive rating, the Jazz should be able to get open looks. Utah isn’t an elite defensive team either.

Back the Over 226.5 (-110).

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