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The New York Knicks (9-6) and Utah Jazz (3-12) meet Saturday. Tip-off from the Delta Center is set for 5 p.m. ET (NBA TV). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NBA odds around the Knicks vs. Jazz odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; split last season 1-1
New York beat the Phoenix Suns 138-122 Wednesday as a 4.5-point road favorite. G Jalen Brunson (36 points) and F/C Karl-Anthony Towns (34) combined for 70 points for the Knicks, who have won 4 straight games.
Utah was handed a 126-118 loss by the San Antonio Spurs Thursday as a 3-point road underdog. The Jazz fouled San Antonio 29 times, which led to 35 made free throws for the Spurs, as Utah lost its fourth straight game.
Knicks at Jazz odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NBA odds. Lines last updated at 10:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Knicks -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Jazz +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
- Against the spread (ATS): Knicks -8.5 (-115) | Jazz +8.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 233.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Knicks at Jazz key injuries
Knicks
- G Miles McBride (knee) questionable
Jazz
- G Jordan Clarkson (foot) questionable
- F Kyle Filipowski (ankle) out
- C Walker Kessler (hip) questionable
For most recent updates: Official NBA injury report.
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Knicks at Jazz picks and predictions
Prediction
Knicks 124, Jazz 110
Moneyline
PASS.
The Knicks (-410) will pick up the win and cover, but such heavy favorites are never worth the risk of betting. Bet the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
LEAN KNICKS -8.5 (-115).
New York has covered the spread back-to-back games, while the Jazz are only 1-2 ATS in their last 3. The Knicks are also 3-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
With so many injuries for Utah, backing the Knicks is a pretty safe bet.
This is a lean because Utah and New York have been very similar ATS this season.
Over/Under
BET OVER 233.5 (-110).
The Over has hit in back-to-back games for Utah and is 3-1 in its last 4.
For New York, the Over is 2-0 in its last 2 outings and 4-1 in its last 5. The Over also hit in the meeting.
Be aware that the Under is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.
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