The Atlanta Hawks and the Utah Jazz will meet in the NBA on Thursday in an interesting matchup at Delta Center. The Hawks have been playing well of late and they will try to continue to do so against a Jazz team that has struggled to start the season. Before tip-off from Salt Lake City, continue reading to get my breakdown of this game, including my Hawks vs Jazz prediction.
Our Hawks vs Jazz Pick
- Pick: Utah Jazz +2.5
- Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Atlanta Hawks @ Utah Jazz
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9:00 PM ET
- Venue: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
- Broadcast: NBA League Pass
Key Storylines
Atlanta is entering this game on the heels of a strong run, sitting at 7-5 on the season and having won four of its past five games. They dominated the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday with a 133-100 road win thanks to a standout performance by Jalen Johnson (24 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists) and contributions from Onyeka Okongwu.
Utah sits at 4-7 and has been inconsistent, but they are coming off a 152-128 home win over the Indiana Pacers where Lauri Markkanen erupted for 35 points. The Jazz have serious injury issues. Key front-court piece Walker Kessler is out for the season with a torn labrum. Georges Niang and Kyle Anderson are also sidelined.
Atlanta is missing floor general Trae Young with a right knee sprain, though the group that is active has found an offensive rhythm. The Hawks have gone 5-2 on the road so far this year and they will try to continue to play well on the road in this matchup.
It is important to note that this is the second night of a back-to-back for the Hawks. They got a blowout win over the Kings last night and didn’t have to play their hardest down the stretch in that game. But they still have to play a basketball game for the second night in a row and that could be tough for them.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first of two regular-season games scheduled between the Hawks and Jazz this season.
- Atlanta is 6-6 against the spread so far this season.
- Utah is 7-4 against the spread going into this matchup.
- The Hawks are 5-7 in the over/under market going into this contest.
- The under has cashed in 6 of Utah’s 11 games this year.
Best Player Props to Watch
| Player | Prop to Consider |
|---|---|
| Jalen Johnson | Over 20.5 points |
| Lauri Markkanen | Over 25.5 points |
Hawks vs Jazz Model Projection
Score Projection: Atlanta Hawks 116 – Utah Jazz 115
Win Probability: Atlanta Hawks 50%, Utah Jazz 50%
Final Thoughts
I see this as a very close game on Thursday night in Utah. The Jazz are a bad team right now, but they should be competitive against a Hawks team that is missing its best player and dealing with fatigue from a back-to-back. I’ll go with the Jazz to cover the spread and Utah could very well win this game outright as a home dog.
