Knicks vs. Jazz Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for January 1
Knicks vs. Jazz Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden -- New York City, New York
- Coverage: MSG and KJZZ
The New York Knicks (23-10) will attempt to extend an eight-game winning streak when they host the Utah Jazz (7-24) on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Madison Square Garden as big, 12.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 7:30 PM ET on MSG and KJZZ. The point total is set at 230 for the matchup.
Knicks vs. Jazz Odds & Spread
All NBA betting lines, odds and prop bets are from FanDuel Sportsbook.
Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
---|---|---|---|---|
Knicks | -12.5 | 230 | -847 | +590 |
Knicks vs. Jazz Prediction & Pick
All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (83.1%)
Knicks vs. Jazz Betting Trends
- The Knicks have covered the spread 17 times this season (17-15-1).
- In the Jazz's 31 games this season, they have 14 wins against the spread.
- Knicks games have gone over the total 20 times out of 31 chances this season.
- Jazz games this season have gone over the total in 17 of 31 opportunities (54.8%).
- Against the spread, New York has performed worse when playing at home, covering seven times in 14 home games, and 10 times in 19 road games.
- At home, the Knicks exceed the over/under 64.3% of the time (nine of 14 games). They've hit the over in 57.9% of road games (11 of 19 contests).
- This season, Utah is 4-9-1 at home against the spread (.286 winning percentage). Away, it is 10-7-0 ATS (.588).
- Jazz games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (five times out of 14) than on the road (12 of 17) this season.
Knicks Leaders
- Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.7 points, 13.5 boards and 3.3 assists. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.9 blocked shots.
- Jalen Brunson averages 25.2 points, 3 boards and 7.7 assists.
- Josh Hart is averaging 14.4 points, 8.6 boards and 5.5 assists. Defensively, he averages 1.5 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
- OG Anunoby's numbers on the season are 16.4 points, 5.1 boards and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 47.1% from the field and 35.2% from downtown, with an average of 2.1 made 3-pointers.
- Mikal Bridges is averaging 18 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
Jazz Leaders
- John Collins averages 17.7 points, 8.2 boards and 2.5 assists. He is also draining 52.3% of his shots from the floor and 42.4% from beyond the arc, with 1.4 triples per contest.
- Lauri Markkanen's numbers on the season are 19.6 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He is draining 43.9% of his shots from the field and 37.1% from 3-point range, with an average of 2.9 treys.
- Per game, Collin Sexton gets the Jazz 17.4 points, 2.6 boards and 3.8 assists, plus 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks.
- The Jazz get 10.4 points per game from Walker Kessler, plus 11 rebounds and 1.6 assists.
- The Jazz get 15.8 points per game from Keyonte George, plus 3.3 boards and 5.7 assists.
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