Atlanta at Utah NBA Betting Analysis

On Tuesday, the Atlanta Hawks square off in Salt Lake City with the Utah Jazz in NBA action. The Hawks (35-28) are in second place in the Southeast Division and just knocked off the L.A. Clippers on the road on Saturday, 107-97. The Jazz (29-33) are in third place in the Northwest Division and won in New Orleans on Saturday, 106-94.

Atlanta at Utah NBA Betting Analysis and TV Info

When: Tuesday, March 8, 9 PM ET Where: Vivint Smart Home Arena, Salt Lake City TV: ROOT Stream: NBA.com Radio: The Zone Sports Network NBA Odds: Jazz favored by TBA

Why Should You Put Your Money on the Jazz?

Derrick Favors continues to dominate the opposition inside. His 28 points, 11 boards and six blocks controlled the pace for Utah as they beat the New Orleans Pelicans on the road. Of course, the Jazz squandered a double-digit advantage in that game, but they held on to win against a Pelicans team that is starting to emerge as a possible contender in future seasons. Also, the Jazz are a tough home team — not just because of their own defense but because of the altitude.

Why Should You Bet on Atlanta?

After the first period against the Clippers, the Hawks were down 37-25. They spent the rest of the game chipping away at the lead against the high-octane Clips team, and then they turned on the defense, holding them to a combined 36 points in the second and fourth quarters. Paul Millsap controlled the inside, scoring 20 points and pulling down 18 boards, and Jeff Teague added 22 more. The Hawks dominated the game down the stretch, finishing with a 25-9 run to seal a 10-point victory.

Expert Betting Pick and Final Score Prediction

I like the Hawks to continue their string of dominant play through the West, winning 108-101 in Utah.