Jazz vs. Knicks Odds & Betting Predictions - January 31, 2024

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Via Jim Turvey

Go with o18.5 pts as the first pivot. Since he moved into the starting lineup, he’s over this line in 18/25 (including 26/7 vs NYK). He hasn’t missed this in consecutive games over that span (and 4/4 on B2Bs). Minutes are always a concern, but I do see this game staying closer, and with Sexton and the starters losing minutes to blowouts in 3/L4, they could see more run tonight. If OG goes, he’ll likely matchup with Lauri.

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The Knicks are without Julius Randle for the next few weeks and I wrote about that at length here (https://www.actionnetwork.com/nba/nba-player-props-forecast-scary-terry-hours-in-miami-limitations-off-for-wemby) There are numerous players that will need to step up, but Jalen Brunson will be the clear head of the snake and number one option. This matchup against the Jazz on a back-to-back is tougher than the matchup last night against the Hornets but Brunson should still excel. The matchup against the Hornets was one where he could score a bit easier than this spot against the Jazz and Khris Dunn who is an excellent point of attack defender. Even then, against the Hornets he racked up 7 assists on 14 potentials and those numbers have been up without RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Utah has allowed point guards to thrive when dishing the ball. Last night, they surrendered a combined 24dimes to Ben Simmons, Dennis Smith Jr, and Spencer Dinwiddie. Tyus Jones also racked up 14 just a few days ago as well. Considering Randle's absence and the void that leaves in the offense, Brunson should take the opportunity to dime to his teammates in a clear Pace Up spot against the Jazz who play at the seventh-fastest Pace in the NBA.