| MATCHUP | Utah Jazz | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-13 | 14-7 |
| Spread | +15.5 -110 | -15.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +700 | -1100 |
| Total | Over 241.5 (-110) | Under 241.5 (-110) |
| Where | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY | |
| When | Friday, December 5, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | MSG | |
Utah Jazz Betting Preview
The Utah Jazz beat the Rockets and Nets, and they play the Thunder next. The Jazz have lost 24 of their last 33 games.
The Utah Jazz are averaging 118.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 125.4 points on 48.5 percent shooting. Lauri Markkanen is averaging 28 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Keyonte George is averaging 22.8 points and 4 rebounds. Walker Kessler is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Bailey is dishing 1.8 assists. The Utah Jazz are shooting 33.5 percent from beyond the arc and 81.4 percent from the free-throw line. The Utah Jazz are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Hornets, lost to the Celtics, and they play the Magic next. The Knicks have won 12 of their last 16 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.8 points on 47.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 28.6 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.4 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 2.2 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 11 games at Madison Square Garden against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have lost each of their last 15 games as underdogs following a win.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 12 of their last 13 games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Jazz have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Knicks.
Why the Utah Jazz will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last seven Friday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have won each of their last three night games.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven Friday night games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Jazz have covered the spread in five of their last six road games on the second leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Jazz’s last four road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of the Knicks’ last six games have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (12.0) this season.
- Jalen Brunson ranks T5th in the Eastern Conference amongst qualified players for points per game (27.6) this season.
Utah Jazz Player Facts
- Brice Sensabaugh leads all Jazz players for three-pointers per 36 minutes (3.4) this season.
- Ace Bailey ranks 7th amongst qualified rookies for three-pointers made per game (1.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (85.6).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.1).
- The Jazz rank 29th in the league for opponent assists per game this season (29.4).
- The Jazz rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.7).
Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks Injury Report
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet. OG Anunoby is questionable, and he hasn’t played since November 14.
The Jazz will be without Georges Niang and Walker Kessler. Kevin Love is out, and Jusuf Nurkic is questionable.
Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks Prediction
You can understand why the Knicks are big favorites, as they’re at home with the rest advantage. There’s also a chance Anunoby returns. However, the Jazz have won 3 of their last 4 games and have covered 4 of their last 6 games. Also, the last time the Jazz were double-digit underdogs, they outright beat the Rockets. The Knicks have covered 7 straight games as a double-digit favorite, but I’m still going to grab the points with the Jazz. This line feels a bit too thick.