The exciting face-off between the Atlanta Hawks (18-18) and the Utah Jazz (9-25) is set to take place on January 7 at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
Currently, the Hawks are struggling on their six-game road trip, having lost their last four games. Most recently, they suffered a heavy defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers, losing 131-105 on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Jazz return home exhilarated after a solid 105-92 victory against the Orlando Magic.
Looking at the numbers, Atlanta is 8-10 on the road with a slightly negative -3 point differential. In contrast, Utah has only managed a 2-8 record at home in its last ten games, raising questions about its current form.
Stay tuned as we break down all the essential information and analysis you need to prepare for this matchup. We bring you the latest news on how to follow the action, betting odds, individual team performances, player stats, plus our expert predictions and bets based on sophisticated modeling tools.
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Regarding today’s odds:
The Hawks enter this game with an implied team total of 119.44 points, while the Jazz are projected at 116.57.
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Expert Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) is betting on the Hawks, backing them at -6. He said: “The Hawks are the most undervalued team in the East right now and have a significant rest advantage over the Jazz, who bring the worst defense in the league into this game In my opinion, this match will not be a fair fight.”
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