New York Knicks Aim for Fifth Straight Win Against Struggling Utah Jazz

The New York Knicks are set to face the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with the Knicks looking to extend their winning streak to five games. The Knicks have been in excellent form, having won each of their last four games, including a recent 138-122 road victory over the Phoenix Suns. In that game, Jalen Brunson led the team with 36 points and 10 assists, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 34 points and 10 rebounds. Josh Hart also had a notable performance with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.

In contrast, the Utah Jazz are struggling, having lost five of their last six games. Their most recent defeat was a 126-118 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, where Lauri Markkanen scored 27 points, Keyonte George added 19 points, and John Collins and Collin Sexton each scored 18 points. Despite an early 20-point lead, the Jazz were outscored 75-51 in the second half, leading to their fourth consecutive loss.

The betting odds favor the Knicks significantly, with the Jazz listed as +9.5 underdogs. Historical trends also support the Knicks, as the Jazz have lost each of their last 10 home games against teams with a winning record. Additionally, the Knicks have covered the spread in nine of their last 10 Saturday games as favorites.

Injury updates indicate that the Knicks are missing Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson, while the Jazz are without Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler. Despite these absences, the Knicks’ current form and the Jazz’s recent struggles suggest that the Knicks are likely to secure a double-digit victory.

The game is expected to be high-scoring, with eight of the Knicks’ last nine games as favorites following a road win going over the total points line. Similarly, four of the Jazz’s last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents have also gone over the total points line.