The Utah Jazz (38-22) travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks (19-42) Wednesday. Tip-off for this game is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Jazz-Knicks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Jazz at Knicks: Key injuries
Knicks
- SF Reggie Bullock (illness) probable
- SF Kevin Knox (leg) questionable
- C Mitchell Robinson (hamstring) questionable
- PG Dennis Smith (concussion) out
Jazz
- PG Nigel Williams-Goss (quadriceps) out
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Jazz at Knicks: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Jazz 113, Knicks 107
Moneyline (ML)
The Jazz (-358) are big road favorites over the Knicks (+275). While Utah is currently in a bit of a slump, losing four of its last six games, the Knicks have lost six of their last eight. Both sides aren’t playing well, but don’t be afraid to take the Jazz here despite the big line. Utah is just a much better team and should be able to defeat the Knicks, even on the road.
PASS on the moneyline bet, however, as there just isn’t enough value with a $10 bet on the Jazz to win returning a profit of just $2.80.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Jazz (-8.5, -106) are nearly double-digit favorites over the KNICKS (+8.5, -115) despite failing to cover in four of their last five games. Utah has struggled to find its rhythm but will look to bounce back against New York with PG Mike Conley now coming off the bench. Given their recent struggles, I like the Knicks to hang around and eventually cover this spread as they have covered in seven of their last 10 home games.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set 218.5 points, which feels about right considering how bad the Knicks have been on offense this season. They have the third-worst scoring offense in the NBA, averaging just over 105 points per game. I still like the OVER 218.5 (-115) to hit here as the Knicks have struggled to stop anyone on the other end of the court this season. Don’t expect a high-scoring game, but expect this game to finish in the 220-point range.
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