GST Staff

Jazz vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bets January 01, 2025

Red-Hot Knicks Look to Extend Streak Against Struggling Jazz

Game Preview

The New York Knicks enter Wednesday's clash against the Utah Jazz riding a scorching hot eight-game winning streak, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the floor. Over the last 10 games, the Knicks have averaged a blistering 127.4 points per contest while holding opponents to just 106.9, a near 20-point differential. Their offensive potency is rooted in their efficient shooting, hovering around a 49% field goal percentage and a shade under 36% from beyond the arc.

What's been truly remarkable is their rebounding prowess, grabbing nearly 49 boards per game during this stretch. The Knicks' balanced attack has generated 30.7 assists while maintaining a turnover rate just under 14 per contest. Defensively, they've been a disruptive force, averaging 9.2 steals and 4.3 blocks, suffocating opponents with their aggressive, swarming style.

In stark contrast, the Utah Jazz have struggled mightily, dropping four straight and 16 of their last 20 games. Despite a respectable 113.4 points per game over this stretch, their defensive woes have been glaring, surrendering 120.5 points on average. Their shooting percentages have hovered around 48% from the field and 39% from deep, but turnovers have plagued them, coughing up the ball nearly 18 times per contest.

While the Jazz have maintained their rebounding edge at 44.8 boards per game, their inability to generate consistent scoring opportunities has hampered their efforts. With just 25 assists over the last 20 games, ball movement and shot creation have been lacking. Defensively, they've struggled to make a significant impact, managing only 6.5 steals and 4.9 blocks per outing.

Given the stark contrast in form and performance metrics, the red-hot Knicks enter this matchup as heavy favorites, looking to extend their winning ways against a reeling Jazz squad desperate to snap out of their funk and recapture their early season promise.