The first day of 2025 is packed with eight games, including the Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks matchup. The Jazz are starting the new year with a three-game road trip, starting at the Big Apple. The Knicks, on the other hand, are trying to extend their eight-game winning streak.
Wednesday’s game will be the second and final meeting of the season between the two teams. The Jazz dominated the Knicks in Salt Lake City on Nov. 23, beating them with a score of 121-106.
It was a surprising loss by New York back then considering Utah’s lackluster start to the season. Lauri Markkanen was nearly unstoppable during that game, finishing with 34 points and nine rebounds. Karl-Anthony Towns and Jalen Brunson combined to shoot 14-for-38 from the field.
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Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks Game Details and Odds
The Jazz-Knicks game is scheduled to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York at 7:30 p.m. EST. It will be available on local channels KJZZ in Salt Lake City and the MSG Network in New York.
Fans can also watch it via live stream on NBA League Pass and FuboTV, which are paid subscriptions.
Moneyline: Jazz (+572) vs. Knicks (-858)
Spread: Jazz +13 (-110) vs. Knicks -13 (-110)
Total (O/U): Jazz o231 (-108) vs. Knicks u231 (-112)
Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
Lauri Markkanen is averaging 19.6 points per game this season and has an over/under of 20.5 points against the New York Knicks. Markkanen has scored at least 21 points in four of his last five games, so bet on the Finnish star to go over 20.5 points.
Collin Sexton has embraced his role with the Utah Jazz as a microwave scorer at shooting guard. Sexton is averaging 17.4 ppg and is favored to go under 18.5 points. He has not gone under 18.5 points in his past four games, so ignore the odds and bet on him to go over.
Karl-Anthony Towns has cemented himself as one of the best players in the NBA this season in his first year in New York. Towns is averaging 24.7 ppg and has an over/under of 25.5 points. He’s coming off back-to-back 30-point games, so bet on him to go over regardless of the odds.
Jalen Brunson’s scoring has been down this season due to the presence of KAT. Brunson knows when to take over games and is still averaging 25.2 ppg. He’s listed as questionable, so monitor his status before making a bet. He’s favored to go under 25.5, which is not a bad wager to make.
Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks Prediction
The New York Knicks are overwhelmingly favored to beat the Utah Jazz at home despite losing their first meeting of the season. The Knicks are playing much better right now than in November.
The prediction is a win for the Knicks, covering the -13 spread and the total is expected to go over 231 points.
Edited by Juan Paolo David
