New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz Matchup

Read our Jazz vs Knicks prediction for this NBA regular season game in New York. Check out who we like to win and cover the spread in this NBA matchup.

  • The Jazz have a 7-24 so far this season.
  • Defensively, Utah are giving up 119.8 points per game.
  • The Jazz are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Knicks.
  • The Knicks will be hosting the Jazz and hold a 23-10 record.
  • The Knicks are averaging 117.8 points per game so far.
  • The Knicks are coming off a 126-106 win vs. the Jazz.

Jazz vs Knicks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks will host the Utah Jazz in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are favored by 13 and have won 8 straight games. They are 23-10 and currently sit 3rd in the Eastern Conference. The Jazz are 7-24 and have lost 4 in a row. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden and can be seen on MSG.

As for the over/under, it is currently set at 231.5. The Jazz are +610 on the moneyline, while the Knicks are -909. Utah is 14th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Northwest Division.

Jazz vs. Knicks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Utah Jazz at New York Knicks
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Wednesday, January 1st
  • Betting Odds NY -13, UTA +610 | NY -909 O/U 231.5

Jazz Preview: Can the Jazz Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Utah's season continued to be a struggle as they fell to 7-24 after a 132-121 home loss to Denver on Monday. The Jazz entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 253 points exceeded the O/U line of 238.5 by 14.5 points.

Denver went on a 10-0 run early, but Utah battled back to lead 66-64 at halftime. However, the Nuggets took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Jazz 34-23, and maintained their lead in the 4th, winning the final quarter 34-32.

Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 24 points in their 132-121 loss to the Nuggets, scoring 13 of those in the 1st quarter. Collin Sexton added 22 points, while Lauri Markkanen contributed 17, though he shot just 38.5% from the field and 22.2% from three.

As a team, the Jazz shot 51.2% from the field, making 13 threes at a 34.2% clip. Clarkson hit 3 threes, connecting at 60% from beyond the arc.

The Jazz struggled defensively, giving up 132 points to the Nuggets, who shot 50% from the field. Utah allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 34 points in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.

Utah did well in limiting Denver’s three-point shooting, holding them to 9 made threes on 30% shooting. The Nuggets went 17/19 from the free-throw line. The Jazz finished with 6 steals and 2 blocks.

Knicks Preview: Does New York Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Utah’s season continued to be a struggle, as they fell to 7-24 after a 132-121 loss to Denver on Monday. The Jazz were +7.5 point underdogs at home and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 253 points exceeded the O/U line of 238.5 by 14.5 points.

Denver’s 10-0 run early in the game put Utah in a tough spot, but the Jazz fought back to lead 66-64 at halftime. However, the Nuggets took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Utah 34-23, and held off the Jazz in the 4th, winning the quarter 34-32.

Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a win over the Wizards, scoring 32 points and grabbing 13 rebounds while shooting 68.4% from the field. Josh Hart contributed 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate.

The Knicks made 15 threes, shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc and 45.9% overall. Towns scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Hart added 17 in the 2nd. OG Anunoby and Jalen Brunson each scored 11 points in the 3rd.

The Knicks gave up 106 points to the Wizards but clamped down in the 4th quarter, allowing just 18 points to secure the win. Overall, New York held Washington to 42% shooting from the field.

From beyond the arc, the Knicks limited the Wizards to 12 made threes on 27% shooting. They also sent Washington to the line 22 times, where the Wizards made 16 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks grabbed 39 rebounds, gave up 12 offensive boards, and recorded 9 steals.

Jazz vs Knicks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Across their last five road contests, Utah has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 114 points per game.
  • Across the Knicks last ten home games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 106. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 9-1 straight-up.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Jazz have a strong record vs the spread going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-4.
  • Through their last three games as the favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.

Jazz vs Knicks Prediction

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