Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In an inter-conference matchup, the Utah Jazz will face off against the New York Knicks on Tuesday evening. The Jazz currently hold a season record of 5-5-7, making them the underdogs against the Knicks who have a record of 29-17. Both teams have been successful in terms of betting, with the Jazz boasting a 29-18 ATS (against the spread) record and the Knicks not far behind with a 26-18-2 ATS record. The over/under for this game is set at 26-20-1. The Jazz recently secured a road victory against the Hornets, while the Knicks won at home against the Heat. The Knicks are the favored team in this matchup, opening with a -5.5 line which has not seen any movement thus far.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Jazz +160 | Knicks -190

Spread: Jazz +5.5 (-110) | Knicks -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 235 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 66%.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz are nearing the end of a difficult road trip, having experienced mixed results recently. While they had a six-game winning streak earlier this month, they have since gone 2-3 leading up to their game on Monday against Brooklyn. In their last few games, the Jazz achieved a dominating victory over the Wizards and were also successful in their road game against Charlotte. They have covered the spread in three out of their previous five matchups. Lauri Markkanen has been a standout player, playing a crucial role in their recent wins by scoring 29 and 33 points respectively. His season average has improved to 24 points per game and 8.8 rebounds per game. Jordan Clarkson, on the other hand, had a relatively low-scoring game on Saturday with only 14 points, bringing his average for the season to 18 points per game. Collin Sexton has consistently reached the 20-point mark in four of his last five games, maintaining a strong average of 17.5 points per game on a 49% shooting percentage. Overall, the Jazz have a decent record of 3-2 in their last five road games, including an overtime loss against the Rockets. They have covered the spread four times during this period. Scoring-wise, Utah has surpassed 123 points in their last five games and has an average of 117.9 points per game this season, ranking them 10th in the league. However, their defense has been lacking, allowing an average of 119.3 points per game, resulting in a 23rd rank in the league. Their power ranking is currently at 7, and they hold the 11th spot in offense and 23rd spot in defense. In terms of offensive statistics, the Jazz hit an average of 46.88% of their field goal attempts, ranking them 19th in the NBA. They excel in free throw shooting, making 82.34% of their attempts, which places them at 3rd in the league. Their three-point shooting percentage is at 35.65%, ranking them 22nd. The Jazz average 46.65 rebounds per game, putting them at 2nd place. They also have strong offensive assists numbers with an average of 28.22 per game, ranking them 6th, but struggle with turnovers at 15.22 per game, which places them 30th. On the defensive end, the Jazz He may be The Finnisher but he’s starting off the game with 4 threes 🇫🇮 #Pura3Pointer | @pura pic.twitter.com/diKm42yf9g