Atlanta Hawks - Utah Jazz predictions and free betting tips [28/02/2024]

Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks will clash at the State Farm arena on Wednesday morning (GMT).

Atlanta Hawks

The Hawks, with four wins in their last eight games, are keen to continue their victorious streak after overpowering the Orlando Magic with a scoreline of 109:92 in their latest matchup. In this face-off, Dejounte Murray emerged as the leader, bagging 25 points accompanied by 9 rebounds and 11 assists. In addition to him, notable contributions came from Jalen Johnson with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists, Deandre Hunter with 18 points and Bojan Bogdanovic with 17 points. The Hawks showcased a decent conversion rate, hitting 45% of their field goals and 12 of 29 three-pointers. Despite a low-scoring first quarter resulting in a halftime deficit, they dominated the third quarter by outscoring the Magic, 38:19.

Since the arrival of head coach Quin Snyder last year, the Atlanta Hawks have shown significant improvements, yet they sit 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 25-32 record. Their recent success against Orlando Magic, which snapped a three-game skid, underscores the importance of defensive gameplay and in-team communication, something Snyder emphasised during his tenure with Utah Jazz. Despite the temporary absence of key player Trae Young due to surgery, the team is poised to compete, with Dejounte Murray underlining the importance of every player stepping up in the face of injury and proving their worth in the NBA.

Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz has had a rough patch lately, suffering eight losses in their last eleven games. However, the team has bounced back by home-ground advantage securing a convincing win against the San Antonio Spurs with a scoreline of 128:109 on Sunday. Lauri Markkanen played a significant role in the victory, securing 26 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Jordan Clarkson contributed 22 points and 10 assists, while John Collins made his mark with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Utah Jazz showcased offensive prowess, converting 51% of their shots and 17 out of 35 three-point attempts. The team took control of the game from the outset and dominated the first half, leading 63:39 at the break.

Utah Jazz's next challenge will be a game with Atlanta Hawks, where they'll face their former coach Quin Snyder, now leading Atlanta. Snyder, helming the Jazz from 2014 to 2022, took the team to the playoffs six out of eight years and secured the third-highest winning percentage in the NBA over his last six seasons. Under his successor Will Hardy, the Jazz has been in a rebuilding phase. The win against the Spurs put an end to a five-game losing streak and proved a significant success for the team, with major roles played by Markkanen, Clarkson, Collins, and Collin Sexton, who put on a strong display both offensively and defensively.

Match prediction for Atlanta Hawks - Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz continues to face personnel issues, with Otto Porter Jr. still out with injury, while the Atlanta Hawks' line-up lacks Trae Young and Onyeka Okongwu due to injuries. Until recently, Jazz was having difficulties, but managed a crucial win against San Antonio Spurs, while the Atlanta Hawks display signs of gameplay improvement, primarily noticeable in their recent win over Orlando Magic. However, without Young, they might struggle. Jazz stands a good chance at clinching victory, the Hawks are too unpredictable.