The Knicks host the Utah Jazz on Tuesday, Jan 30. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on MSG. New York comes into this game as 4.5-point favorites with the total set at 229. Keep reading to get our Knicks vs. Jazz player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Jazz Odds
- Spread: Knicks -4.5
- Total 229
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Jan 30
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: MSG
Jazz Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Jazz have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five road games, Utah has averaged 124 points per game while allowing 131. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-3 while going 3-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Utah has an ATS mark of 7-3 while going 5-5 straight up.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Knicks last ten home games, the team averaged 117 points per game while allowing 110. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 6-4 straight-up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Knicks have an ATS record of 3-0 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Will the Utah Defense Show Up on the Road?
Coming into today’s game, the Jazz have an overall record of 24-24 and have gone 2-1 in their last three games. When playing on the road, the Jazz are 9-18 compared to a 15-6 record at home this season.
In their most recent game, the Jazz offense put up 114 points while shooting 45.3% from the field and making 9 threes. Overall this season, the Jazz offense has struggled with their outside shooting, hitting just 35% from three. On average, they attempt 36.8 threes per game and are making 19.2 free-throws.
When it comes to defending the three-point line, the Jazz have struggled this season, ranking 28th in three-point percentage allowed at 37.9%. Opponents have hit at least their season average from deep in 62.5% of games vs. Utah.
Overall, the Jazz are 23rd in points allowed per game at 119.9. Over their last five games, they have given up 131.4 points per game, which is 30th in the NBA.
Utah is 6th in blocked shots per game and 7th in defensive rebounds per game. They have also been solid at sending opponents to the free-throw line, ranking 9th in made free throws allowed per game.
Can New York Pull Off a Home Win?
Heading into today’s matchup vs. the Jazz, the Knicks are hoping to add to their 30-17 record which is above .500. In their 47 games, the Knicks have gone 21-10 vs. Eastern Conference teams and have a 9-7 record in non-conference games.
In their last game, the Knicks put up 113 points vs. the Hornets while shooting 52.4% from the field and hitting 12 threes. Overall, the Knicks are 19th in the NBA with a 47% field goal percentage. When it comes to threes, they are 10th in percentage and 10th in made threes.
When it comes to defense, the Knicks have been one of the best units in the league this season, ranking 2nd in points allowed per game at 109.4. At home, they have been even stingier, giving up just 104.5 points per game, which is also 2nd in the NBA.
Over their last five games, New York has been the top-ranked defense in the league, allowing just 97.6 points per game. During that stretch, they have done a great job of contesting shots, as opponents have made just 43.7% of their field goal attempts.
So far this season, the Knicks have done a good job of keeping opponents off the free-throw line, ranking 4th in made free-throws allowed per game at 20.3.
Knicks vs. Jazz Player Props
When looking at a player prop for this game, Jalen Brunson has a points prop of 32.5 with both the over and under paying out at -115.
Our model predicts that Jalen Brunson will finish with 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 7. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 32.5.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 32.5 Points (-115)
Knicks vs. Jazz Predictions
When looking to get a point-spread pick down in this Jazz vs. Knicks game, our recommendation is to take the Jazz at +4.5. Despite our model showing the Knicks winning 116-114, we like Jazz as our point-spread pick.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 229 and our model has the Jazz and Knicks finishing with a combined 230 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Jazz +4.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook