At 7:30 ET, the Jazz (+150) will be taking on the Knicks (-186) at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are currently riding a seven-game winning streak and are 4.5-point favorites over Utah.

This non-conference matchup will be televised on MSG and the over/under line is set at 232.5 points.

UTAH JAZZ VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Utah Jazz +4.5

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 30th.

WHY BET THE UTAH JAZZ:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 117-113 in favor of the Knicks.
  • Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.4% and knocking down 9 threes.

Can the Jazz Grab a Win in New York?

Today, the Jazz are looking to end their three-game losing streak as underdogs. So far this season, they have been the underdog in 36 of their 48 games. As the underdog, they are 14-22 straight-up and 20-16 against the spread.

Utah’s O/U record for the season is 27-20-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. This year, their games have averaged 237.7 points per game, compared to today’s O/U line of 232.5.

Utah’s most recent game was a 147-114 loss to the Nets. The O/U line for that game was 236 points, and the Jazz were favored by 1 point. This dropped their overall record to 24-24, putting them 10th in the Western Conference.

In games against other Western Conference teams, the Jazz are 12-18 compared to 12-6 in non-conference play. On the road, they are 9-18 straight-up and 13-14 ATS.

Heading into their matchup with the Knicks, the Jazz are 11th in the NBA in scoring at 117.8 points per game. However, they have been less effective on the road, averaging 113.1 points per game compared to 123.9 at home.

Utah is 7th in the league in pace at 100.5 possessions per game. They are also 7th in assists at 28.3 per game.

So far this season, the Jazz have made 47% of their shots, which is 18th in the NBA. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 12th in made threes but just 19th in three-point shooting percentage.

Coming into today’s game, the Jazz’s defense is giving up an average of 119.9 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Jazz’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 54.8% and allowing 37.9% from beyond the arc.

Can the New York Offense Score Enough at Home?

The Knicks are favored by 4.5 points in today’s game against the Jazz. If they cover the spread, it will be their 4th straight ATS win at home and their 5th straight overall. As the favorite, New York has an ATS record of 19-9.

In their last game against the Hornets, the Knicks won by a score of 113-92. They were favored by 9 points in that game, giving them an ATS win. The O/U line for that game was 219 points.

New York’s O/U record for the season is 19-27-1, and their games have averaged 224.7 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 232.5, which is lower than the season average of 225.9.

The Knicks are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-17. In the East, they are 21-10 compared to 9-7 against the West. In the Atlantic Division, they are 3rd.

At home, the Knicks are averaging 114.8 points per game, which is 21st in the NBA. Overall, they are 15th in scoring at 115.3 points per game. In terms of pace, they are 28th in the league at 96.4 possessions per game.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 10th in both three-pointers made and attempted. They are hitting 37% of their shots from beyond the arc. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 22nd in the league at 53%.

So far, the Knicks have outscored the NBA average in 51.1% of their games. In terms of free-throw shooting, they are 10th in both attempts and makes. On average, they are grabbing 12.4 offensive rebounds per game.

Coming into the game, the Knicks’ defense has finished four straight games with an increased number of points allowed. Overall, they are 2nd in the league at 109.4 points per game allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 12.7 per game, which is 13th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 28th in blocked shots at 3.8 per game.