Jazz vs. Knicks Picks & Best Bets 1st Jan 2025: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The New York Knicks will host the Utah Jazz in NBA action on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden, tipping off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Knicks will be led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, while the Jazz are headlined by Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson.
We've performed 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's NBA matchup using advanced AI technology to pinpoint the best Jazz vs. Knicks bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Knicks will likely win with a projected final score of 120-109.
To maximize the value of predictions like this, we constantly source the most favorable odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the biggest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Jazz vs. Knicks Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Jazz vs. Knicks picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to produce NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Jazz vs. Knicks Game Information
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 1st, 2025
- Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden
- Spread: Jazz +12.5 / Knicks -12.5
- Moneyline: Jazz +590 / Knicks -800
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 229.5 Points (-112/-108)
Jazz +12.5 @ -105 via BetMGM
- According to our simulations, the Jazz have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the Knicks have a probability of 45%.
- BetMGM offers odds of -105 for the Jazz +12.5, presenting a favorable 4% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 229.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 51% likelihood that the total will stay under 229.5 points.
Jazz vs. Knicks Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Utah Jazz at +590 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the New York Knicks are available at -800 with BetMGM.
According to the model, the Knicks are heavily favored to win this game, with our projections giving them an 83% chance of victory.
Even though the Knicks are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +590 odds on the Jazz moneyline, providing an edge of 2.9%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Jazz vs. Knicks
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Wednesday's Jazz vs. Knicks game.
Utah Jazz Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lauri Markkanen | 20 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Collin Sexton | 17 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Jordan Clarkson | 15 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Keyonte George | 14 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Walker Kessler | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
Collin Sexton Over 4.5 Assists (+140)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
---|---|---|---|
Collin Sexton Over 4.5 Assists | BetMGM | Get Offer | +140 |
- Our top prop bet for the Jazz is on Collin Sexton to record over 4.5 assists.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 assists, giving us an edge of 11.5% on the +140 odds offered by BetMGM.
New York Knicks Prediction
Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jalen Brunson | 32 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
Karl-Anthony Towns | 27 | 12 | 4 | 3 |
Mikal Bridges | 21 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
OG Anunoby | 17 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Josh Hart | 16 | 11 | 6 | 2 |
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 2.5 3-Pointers (+148)
Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
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Karl-Anthony Towns Over 2.5 3-Pointers | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | +148 |
- Our best prop bet for the Knicks is on Karl-Anthony Towns to record over 2.5 made threes.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 3 three-pointers, giving us an edge of 19.2% on the +148 odds offered by FanDuel.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Jazz vs. Knicks Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have sourced the best Jazz vs. Knicks trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 Total Turnovers
Jalen Brunson has recorded more than 2.5 turnovers in 9 of his last 14 appearances (64% of the time). You can put money on him to go over 2.5 turnovers again at odds of +145 (41% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Jalen Brunson Over 2.5 Total Rebounds
Jalen Brunson has had more than 2.5 rebounds in 8 of his last 10 games (80%). You can place a wager on him to record over 2.5 rebounds again at odds of -120 (55%), available at FanDuel.
Walker Kessler Over 9.5 Points Scored
Walker Kessler has scored more than 9.5 points in 9 of his last 14 appearances (64%). You can bet on him to record over 9.5 points again at odds of +104 (49%), again available at FanDuel.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Karl-Anthony Towns of the Knicks to knock down over 2.5 three-pointers, with a projection of 3 made threes marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Jazz +12.5 to cover.
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