Atlanta Hawks vs Utah Jazz Preview, Odds, Betting Tips, and Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks face off against the Utah Jazz in one of three NBA games scheduled for Thursday. This will mark the first meeting between these two teams in the 2025-26 season.
Heading into this game, the Hawks hold a 7-5 record and are currently in a three-way tie with the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks for fourth place in the Eastern Conference. On the other hand, the Jazz sit in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 4-7 record.
Odds
- Moneyline: Hawks (-130) vs Jazz (+117)
- Spread: Hawks (-2.5) vs Jazz (+2.5)
- Total: Hawks -107 (Over 233.5) vs Jazz -107 (Under 233.5)
Editor’s note: The odds are subject to change as the game approaches. The odds listed reflect the information available at the time of writing.
Team Form and Preview
The Atlanta Hawks are currently riding a three-game winning streak. This matchup against the Jazz will be the second game of a back-to-back road trip. On Wednesday, the Hawks dominated the Sacramento Kings 133-100, with Jalen Johnson impressively shooting 9-for-10 from the field and making all four of his free throws, finishing with 24 points.
Conversely, the Utah Jazz recently ended a three-game losing streak. On Tuesday, they secured a high-scoring victory over the Indiana Pacers, 152-128. Lauri Markkanen led the way with 35 points on an outstanding 68.4% shooting efficiency.
Predicted Starting Lineups
| Hawks | Jazz |
|---|---|
| PG: Dyson Daniels | PG: Keyonte George |
| SG: Nickeil Alexander-Walker | SG: Ace Bailey |
| SF: Zaccharie Risacher | SF: Svi Mykhailiuk |
| PF: Jalen Johnson | PF: Lauri Markkanen |
| C: Kristaps Porzingis | C: Jusuf Nurkic |
Betting Tips
The top candidates to score the first basket (including free throws) in this game are Lauri Markkanen (+430), Keyonte George (+550), and Jalen Johnson (+700).
Prediction
The Atlanta Hawks are favored to win this matchup over the Utah Jazz. The Hawks’ momentum from their ongoing winning streak is expected to carry over as they take on the Jazz on the road.
Stay tuned for updates as game day approaches, and be sure to check the latest odds before placing your bets.
