The Atlanta Hawks (26-26) battle the Utah Jazz (27-26) Friday. Tip from Vivint Arena is set for 9 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hawks vs. Jazz odds, and make our expert NBA picks and predictions.
This will be the second and final matchup of the season between these teams. Atlanta lost 125-119 at home Nov. 9, failing to cover as a 4.5-point home favorite. The Over 230.5 hit in that game.
Atlanta is coming off a 132-100 win over Phoenix, covering as a 1.5-point road underdog Wednesday. The Over 231.5 hit as 11 points were scored in the final 90 seconds. The Hawks have covered 3 of their last 4 and are 23-29 against the spread (ATS) this season.
The Jazz, on the other hand, have covered 3 of their last 4 games and are 7-3 ATS over their last 10. They are coming off a 131-128 home win over Toronto Wednesday, closing as a 2.5-point favorite. Utah is 30-23 ATS on the season.
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Hawks at Jazz odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Hawks -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Jazz -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawks +1.5 (-115) | Jazz -1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 242.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Hawks at Jazz key injuries
Hawks
- None
Jazz
- None
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Hawks at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Jazz 123, Hawks 121
Moneyline
BET JAZZ (-115).
Utah is 18-9 at home while Atlanta, while among the top half of road teams in the NBA, is still 13-15 away from State Farm Arena. The Jazz have won 3 straight at home too, covering in each. Atlanta is 2-2 over its last 4 games.
Utah has an efficient offense, ranking 4th in the league in points per game (117.8) while Atlanta ranks 21st in opponents’ field goal percentage (47.6%). The Jazz also rank 6th in offensive rebounding rate while Atlanta sits 23rd in defensive rebounding rate. Those extra opportunities could be the difference here.
Against the spread
AVOID.
The Jazz have 5 1-point victories this season. Play the moneyline instead of the spread for extra security.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 242.5 (-105).
Both teams rank in the top half of the league in pace with the Hawks 10th and Jazz 14th. Both also rank in the top half in offensive rating with the Jazz 4th and Hawks 13th.
Atlanta has scored at least 120 in 3 of its last 4 and has hit 4 straight Overs. It is 8-1 O/U in its last 9. The Jazz are 2-1 O/U in their last 3 and 4-3 O/U in their last 7. The Jazz are 29-24 O/U this season.
Put it all together and back the OVER 242.5 (-105).
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