Knicks vs Jazz Prediction and NBA Tips - 2 January 2025
Last updated: Jan 2, 2025, 12:40AM | Published: Dec 31, 2024, 11:45PM
The New York Knicks will face the Utah Jazz in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, starting at 11:30am AEDT.
Led by the likes of Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, the Knicks are aiming to beat a Jazz team that includes Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Knicks vs Jazz game, as well as the latest betting odds and player props.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's New York vs Utah NBA match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Knicks an 82% chance of winning against the Jazz at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Jazz: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are listed below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.15, Jazz $5.75
- Line: Knicks -12 ($1.91), Jazz +12 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 227.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $1.15 and the Jazz at $5.75.
The Knicks are listed as 12-point favourites against the Jazz, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Jazz (+12) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Jazz (+12) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 227.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Knicks vs Jazz: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Utah at $5.75 with Bet365
- Line: Jazz +12 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 227.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Knicks vs Jazz predictions are based on world-class modelling and wagering intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Knicks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Jazz to win is our preferred option because of the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Knicks vs Jazz: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Jazz at Madison Square Garden this Thursday is the Knicks winning 119-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Utah game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Knicks vs Jazz: Player Props
Betting on Utah vs New York player props? Stats Insider has crunched the numbers to project individual points, assists and rebounds for each team.
Karl-Anthony Towns is expected to lead the Knicks with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists, while Lauri Markkanen is projected to finish with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists for the Jazz.
Knicks Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl-Anthony Towns | 27 | 12 | 4 |
| Mikal Bridges | 21 | 3 | 4 |
| OG Anunoby | 17 | 4 | 2 |
| Josh Hart | 16 | 11 | 6 |
| Miles McBride | 15 | 3 | 4 |
Jazz Projected Box Score
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauri Markkanen | 20 | 6 | 2 |
| Collin Sexton | 17 | 2 | 5 |
| Jordan Clarkson | 15 | 3 | 5 |
| Keyonte George | 14 | 3 | 6 |
| Walker Kessler | 12 | 10 | 2 |
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the New York vs Utah match-up.
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Knicks vs Jazz: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Jazz at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to start at 11:30am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz
- Date: Thursday 2 January 2025
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Utah predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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