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New York Knicks vs Utah Jazz: Can the Knicks keep their winning streak alive?
The Utah Jazz are hosting the New York Knicks today at Delta Center.
The Knicks have their longest winning streak of the season
The New York Knicks are third in the Eastern Conference with a 9-6 record, including 4-4 on the road. They have won the last four games and are coming off a 138-122 win over the Phoenix Suns. The Knicks are second in the league shooting 50.5% from the field and fifth averaging 118.3 points per game. Karl-Anthony Towns leads the team averaging 26.8 points per game.
The Jazz are in deep trouble
The Utah Jazz are at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 3-12 record, including 1-5 at home. They have lost the last four games and are coming off a 126-118 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Utah is 23rd in the league shooting 44.5% from the field and 27th shooting 33% from deep. Lauri Markkanen leads the team averaging 18.8 points per game.
Betting Trends
The Jazz are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games overall, 2-12 SU in their last 14 home games, and 1-4 SU in their last 5 games played in November. They are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games against the Knicks and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games against teams from the Atlantic Division. Utah has played over the total point line in 4 of their last 6 games overall, 6 of their last 8 games against teams from the Eastern Conference, and 8 of their last 10 games played on Saturday. The Knicks are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games overall, and 4-8 SU in their last 12 games against the Jazz. They are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games against teams from the Northwest Division. New York has played over the total point line in 4 of their last 5 games overall, 7 of their last 9 games on the road, and 6 of their last 7 games against teams from the Western Conference.
Prediction and Conclusion
The Knicks and the Jazz are going into this game with a completely different momentum. The Knicks are red-hot and started the five-game road trip with a win in Phoenix. The Jazz have the worst record in the West and only one home win. They have allowed over 120 points in three of the last four games, and the Knicks, being one of the most efficient teams in the league, will easily go over that mark. The Knicks will cruise past the Jazz, winning this one by covering the -8.5-point spread.
