The Utah Jazz travel to Atlanta for an Eastern vs. Western Conference matchup against the Hawks, who are clinging to a play-in spot amid a middling season. Utah, deep in a rebuild and losers of eight of their last 10, faces a Hawks team that’s won three of five at home recently but struggles with consistency due to injuries. This game could hinge on Atlanta’s potent backcourt exploiting Utah’s league-worst defense, which allows 120.5 points per game, while the Jazz rely on young talent like Lauri Markkanen to keep it competitive.
Venue Location
State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia.
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PST).
Injury Report
Both teams are managing ailments, with Atlanta potentially missing key frontcourt depth and Utah without a starting guard, impacting their already thin rotation.
Utah Jazz:
Out: Keyonte George (PG, ankle).
Questionable/Day-to-Day: Ace Bailey (SF, hip), Jusuf Nurkic (C, toe).
Atlanta Hawks:
Out: Kristaps Porzingis (PF/C, illness – out Tuesday, status for Thursday unclear).
Questionable/Day-to-Day: Kevin Love (PF, illness), Jonathan Kuminga (PF, knee), Onyeka Okongwu (C, dental).
Key Player Matchups
Projected starters for Jazz: Collin Sexton (PG), Cody Williams (SG), Taylor Hendricks (SF), Lauri Markkanen (PF), Walker Kessler (C). For Hawks: Trae Young (PG), Dyson Daniels (SG), Zaccharie Risacher (SF), Jalen Johnson (PF), Clint Capela (C). These battles highlight Atlanta’s edge in guard play and Utah’s reliance on frontcourt size.
Trae Young vs. Collin Sexton (Point Guards): Young (averaging 25.4 PPG, 11.2 APG) is a scoring machine who could torch Utah’s perimeter defense; Sexton (18.6 PPG) is explosive but inconsistent defensively.
Lauri Markkanen vs. Jalen Johnson (Power Forwards): Markkanen (23.1 PPG, 8.5 RPG) is Utah’s go-to scorer, but Johnson (versatile defender with 16.8 PPG) could limit his efficiency.
Walker Kessler vs. Clint Capela (Centers): Kessler (10.2 RPG, 2.4 BPG) provides rim protection, but Capela (double-double threat) has the experience edge in the paint.
Other Notes: If Porzingis sits, Johnson or Kuminga (if available) shifts roles, potentially exposing Atlanta’s bench. Utah’s rookie Williams faces a tough test against Daniels’ defense.
Recent Team Forms
Utah Jazz (2-8 in last 10 games): Averaging 110.2 PPG while allowing 122.4. They’ve dropped eight straight, including a 124-110 loss to Denver on Feb. 3 and 119-105 to Phoenix on Feb. 1. Lone recent wins were upsets over Milwaukee (Jan. 28) and Charlotte (Jan. 25).
Road form: 1-9 in last 10 away.
Atlanta Hawks (5-5 in last 10 games): Averaging 118.6 PPG while allowing 120.1. Winners of two straight before a 115-112 loss to Golden State on Feb. 3; highlights include 122-113 over Toronto on Feb. 1. They’ve gone 3-2 in their last five home games.
Series History
The Jazz lead the all-time series 107-95.
In recent matchups, Atlanta has won four of the last six, including a 124-97 victory on Nov. 21, 2025. Utah covered as +8 underdogs in their last road win in Atlanta (March 2025).
Betting Trends
Spread (ATS): Hawks are 26-26 ATS overall, 14-15 at home. Jazz are 27-24 ATS, but 12-15 on the road and 4-6 as 10+ underdogs.
Over/Under: Over has hit in 7 of Utah’s last 10 (70%) and 6 of Atlanta’s last 10 (60%), with combined averages pushing totals high recently.
Game Odds
Utah Jazz 244.5
Atlanta Hawks – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, February 4, 2026
