New York Knicks @ Utah Jazz - Prediction, Preview, and Odds
When: Monday, February 7th, 2022 at 9:00pm E.T.
Where: Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, UT.
How: NBA League Pass.
Spread: Jazz -8.
Total: 219.
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Knicks Spotlight
The New York Knicks just dropped their second-straight game, this time to the Los Angeles Lakers, while failing to keep it within the 5-point spread. Offensively on the road, the Knicks rank 28th in points per game, 27th in field goal percentage, and 14th in 3-point shooting. Defensively on the road, the Knicks rank 3rd in points allowed, 2nd in field goal percentage, 10th in 3-point shooting, and 11th in rebounding.
Jazz Spotlight
The Utah Jazz just picked up their second-straight victory, this team taking down a floundering Brooklyn Nets squad, while covering the the 5.5-point spread. Offensively at home, the Jazz rank 1st in points per game, 3rd in field goal percentage, and 7th in 3-point shooting. Defensively at home, the Jazz rank 16th in points allowed, 17th in field goal percentage, 24th in 3-point shooting, and 4th in rebounding.
Final Say
New York comes into this road matchup limping, going 1-5 SU and 2-4 ATS in their last six games. They’ve lost two-straight now, and won’t be carrying much momentum in this west-coast game after losing their last two games by an average of 6.3 points per game. In fact, the Knicks are just 1-7 SU in their last eight games on the road, and this will also be their fifth road game in their last seven games overall. Utah hasn’t been in the greatest of form lately either going just 1-4 ATS in their last five games, and 1-7 ATS in their last eight games versus an Eastern opponent. The Jazz have however played well versus the the Knicks winning seven of their last 10 meetings, while going 5-1 SU and 4-2 ATS in their last six meetings. They are also 6-1 SU in their last seven games at home versus the Knicks. Utah has reeled off two straight victories, getting back to normal form, while Knicks are limping around on the road lately. The Knicks also haven’t played the underdog role well, going just 6-18 SU this year. I like the momentum the Jazz has picked up, while the Knicks are flailing around on the road. Lay the points and back the Jazz in this spot.
Pick: Utah Jazz -8
