Utah Jazz (7-24) vs. NY Knicks (23-10)
January 1, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -12.5; Over/Under: +231
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The Utah Jazz and NY Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Utah Jazz Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Utah Jazz Pick.
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz lost to the 76ers and Nuggets, and they play the Heat, Magic, and Hawks next. The Utah Jazz are averaging 111 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 119.8 points on 48.2 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.8 points and 6.3 rebounds, while John Collins is averaging 17.7 points and 8.2 rebounds. Collin Sexton is the third double-digit scorer and Jordan Clarkson is dishing 4.1 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 78.9 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 38.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.7 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Wizards and Magic, and they play the Thunder, Bulls, and Magic next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.9 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 109.9 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.2 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.7 points and 3.3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.6 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.2 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks vs Utah Jazz Injury Report
The Jazz will be without Taylor Hendricks, while John Collins is questionable with a hip injury. Collins has missed Utah’s last two games and that means more minutes for Brice Sensabaugh if he continues to sit.
Mitchell Robinson is the only injury for the Knicks, as he continues to miss time due to ankle surgery.
Why the New York Knicks will Beat the Jazz
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 13 night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last eight games.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last six night games against the Jazz following a road win.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Madison Square Garden.
Total Points Facts
- Ten of the Jazz’s last 11 games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four night games against Northwest Division opponents has gone OVER the total points line.
NY Knicks vs Utah Jazz Prediction
The NY Knicks are obviously more than capable of blowing the doors off as they’re comfortably the more talented team and at home. However, this is a lot of points for the Knicks, who are also in a look-ahead spot with the Thunder on deck. The Jazz have also covered 5 of their last 6 games, and they’ve seen 5 of their 7 wins this season come on the road. The Jazz have been competitive over the last couple of weeks and are playing harder defensively. It would be nice to know the status of Collins before locking in anything, but this is still a lot of points.
Give me the Jazz and the points.
