Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/1/25

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.

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.

UTAH JAZZ VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz +13

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 1st.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 136-134 in favor of the Jazz.
• Our projections have Lauri Markkanen finishing with 21 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists.
• From the field, we have the Jazz finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.1% and knocking down 16 threes.

Can Utah Lock in a Road Win?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Knicks?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.