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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-909) will host the Jazz (+610) in a non-conference matchup. The Knicks are favored by 13 points and have won 8 straight games. The over/under line for the game is 231.5 points.</p>

<p>New York (23-10) is currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference, while Utah (7-24) is 14th in the Western Conference. The Jazz have lost 4 straight games and are 5th in the Northwest Division. This game will be played at Madison Square Garden and can be seen on MSG.</p><h3>UTAH JAZZ VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Utah Jazz +13</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-134 in favor of the Jazz.</li><li>Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 16 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can Utah Lock in a Road Win?</h3><p>The Jazz fell to 7-24 on the season after a 132-121 loss to the Nuggets on Monday. Playing at home, Utah entered the game as +7.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 253 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 238.5 by 14.5 points.</p> <p>Denver went on a key 10-0 run, stretching their lead from 24-21 to 34-21. Utah battled back to lead 66-64 at halftime, but the Nuggets took control in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Jazz 34-23. Utah couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, as Denver edged them 34-32 in the final period.</p><p>Jordan Clarkson led the Jazz with 24 points in their loss to the Nuggets, scoring 13 of those in the 1st quarter. He also hit 3 threes at a 60% rate. Collin Sexton added 22 points, with 6 coming in the 1st quarter.</p> <p>As a team, the Jazz shot 51.2% from the field, making 13 threes at a 34.2% clip. Lauri Markkanen contributed 17 points, though he struggled from deep, hitting just 2 of 9 attempts.</p><p>The Jazz struggled defensively against the Nuggets, giving up 132 points on 50% shooting. Utah allowed 36 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in both the 3rd and 4th quarters.</p> <p>Despite their defensive struggles, the Jazz limited Denver to just 9 made threes on 30% shooting. Utah sent the Nuggets to the line 19 times, where they made 17 free throws.</p><h3>Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Knicks?</h3><p>The Knicks improved to 23-10 on the season with a 126-106 road win over the Wizards on Monday. Entering the game as 13-point favorites, New York covered the spread, while the total score of 232 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 228.5.</p> <p>After trailing 30-27 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Knicks took control by winning the 2nd quarter 32-27 and the 3rd quarter 38-31. Heading into the 4th with a 97-88 lead, New York's defense stepped up, holding Washington to just 18 points in the final period while scoring 29.</p><p>Karl-Anthony Towns led the Knicks to a win over the Wizards, scoring 32 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, shooting 68.4% from the field. Josh Hart contributed 23 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists, hitting 4 threes at a 50% rate.</p> <p>The Knicks made 15 threes, shooting 34.1% from deep and 45.9% overall. Towns scored 11 points in the 4th quarter, while Hart had 17 in the 2nd. Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each added 18 points, with Anunoby hitting 4 threes.</p><p>The Knicks gave up 106 points to the Wizards but locked down defensively in the 4th quarter, allowing just 18 points to secure the win. Overall, they held Washington to 42% shooting from the field.</p> <p>New York's defense was particularly effective against the three, as they limited the Wizards to just 12 made threes on 27% shooting. The Knicks also recorded 9 steals in the game.</p>

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<p>At 7:30 ET, the Detroit Pistons (+242) will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks (-296). The Knicks are favored by 7.5 points and the over/under line is 224.5.</p>

<p>Both teams are currently in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons are 8th in the East with a record of 20-19, while the Knicks are 3rd in the East with a record of 26-14.</p><h3>DETROIT PISTONS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New York Knicks -7.5</p><p>This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, January 13th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW YORK KNICKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 129-109 in favor of the Knicks.</li><li>Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 27 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.6% and knocking down 14 threes.</li></ul><h3>Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?</h3><p>The Pistons moved to 20-19 on the season with a 123-114 win over the Raptors on Saturday. Detroit, playing at home, were -5 point favorites and covered the spread. The game’s total of 237 points went over the pre-game line of 225.</p> <p>Detroit went on a 13-0 run early, taking the score from 8-6 to 21-6. After a close 1st quarter (32-32) and losing the 2nd quarter 34-33, the Pistons took control by winning the 3rd quarter 34-27 and held the Raptors to 21 points in the 4th while scoring 24.</p><p>The Pistons shot 52.4% from the field and knocked down 19 threes at a 57.6% clip in their win over the Raptors. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way with 27 points, hitting 7 threes at 87.5% efficiency.</p> <p>Cade Cunningham contributed a triple-double with 22 points, 17 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Malik Beasley added 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 80%. Hardaway scored 10 points in the 1st quarter and added 11 more in the 3rd.</p><p>Despite giving up 66 points in the first half, the Pistons tightened up defensively in the 3rd and 4th quarters, allowing just 48 points to the Raptors. Overall, Detroit gave up 114 points on 43% shooting.</p> <p>The Pistons struggled to defend the three, as Toronto hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. Detroit also allowed 15 offensive rebounds but came up with 8 steals and 5 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Knicks Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>With a decisive 140-106 victory over the Bucks on Sunday, the Knicks improved to 26-14 for the season. Playing at home, New York entered the game as 5-point favorites and covered the spread with ease. The total score of 246 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 228 by 18 points.</p> <p>A 12-0 run by the Knicks pushed the score from 75-62 to 87-62. They continued to dominate, outscoring Milwaukee 32-17 in the 4th quarter.</p><p>Jalen Brunson's 44-point performance, including 23 in the opening quarter, propelled the Knicks to a 140-106 win over the Bucks. Brunson hit 5 threes at a 50% rate, while the Knicks connected on 18 triples, shooting 43.9% from deep and 58% overall.</p> <p>Karl-Anthony Towns added 30 points and 18 rebounds, with 13 points in the 2nd quarter. Cameron Payne contributed 18 points, 13 of which came in the 2nd period, hitting 4 threes at 57.1%.</p><p>Despite a shaky start, the Knicks tightened up defensively as the game went on, allowing just 17 points in the 4th quarter to secure a 140-106 win over the Bucks. New York limited Milwaukee to 10 made threes on 29% shooting from beyond the arc.</p> <p>The Knicks sent the Bucks to the line 17 times, where they made 10 free throws. New York grabbed 39 defensive rebounds while allowing 15 offensive boards. They also recorded 6 steals and 4 blocks in the game.</p>

Detroit Pistons vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/25

<p>Betting on today's Ducks and Oilers game? Catch the action at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB, as the Oilers hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Oilers are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.</p><h3>ANAHEIM DUCKS VS EDMONTON OILERS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Edmonton Oilers -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Rogers Place at 9:00 ET on Friday, January 3rd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE EDMONTON OILERS:</h3><ul><li>With the Oilers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Oilers.</li><li>Take the Oilers on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Ducks (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Does Anaheim Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?</h3><p>With a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks dropped to 16-17-4 this season. Anaheim entered the game as the puck line favorites, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p>

<p>Chicago built a 3-0 lead before the Ducks got on the board in the third period. Anaheim's defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period.</p><p>Anaheim took 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish's goal coming on a power play.</p> <p>After being shut out through two periods, the Ducks finally got on the board at 9:44 in the third. Anaheim recorded 16 giveaways and picked up three assists, including Troy Terry’s fifth of the season.</p><p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, giving up two first-period goals to Chicago, including one at 16:44. The Ducks allowed another late in the second, and a fourth at 17:43 in the third, resulting in a 4-2 loss. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with an 86.2% save percentage, while the Ducks' defense added 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p><h3>Is It the Oilers Game to Lose at Home?</h3><p>With a 4-2 victory over the Flames, the Oilers improved to 22-12-3. Edmonton, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>Four different players scored for the Oilers in the win. Edmonton led 2-0 before Calgary tied it up, but the Oilers regained the lead with 9:50 left in the third period. They added an empty-net goal to seal the win.</p><p>Edmonton’s offense took 31 shots on goal, with four players finding the back of the net in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 9th goal of the season and later added two more assists, bringing his total to 8 assists this year. Zach Hyman netted his 3rd goal, which came on a power play.</p> <p>The Oilers scored twice in the first period, with Jeff Skinner picking up his 3rd goal of the season. After a scoreless second period, Hyman’s power-play goal broke a 2-2 tie, and Mattias Janmark added an empty-netter, his 2nd goal of the year. Edmonton recorded 10 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Oilers will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed two goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, finishing with a 93.5% save percentage. The Oilers' defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 19 hits, and 25 blocks.</p>

Anaheim Ducks vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/3/25

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