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Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks Prediction & Stats

Date: Thu 31 Dec 2026
Tip-off: 02:00
Scheduled
Position#21
Record4-6
FormWLLLL
Points / game110.5
Allowed / game115.2
vs
Position#27
Record3-8
FormLLWWL
Points / game106.5
Allowed / game115.2
USANBA· Delta Center
NBA2026-27
Meetings · Utah Jazz v New York Knicks
30 Dec 2026
UTA v NYK
upcoming
11 Mar 2026
UTA117
NYK134
23 Nov 2024
UTA121
NYK106
13 Dec 2023
UTA117
NYK113
15 Nov 2022
UTA111
NYK118
07 Feb 2022
UTA113
NYK104
26 Jan 2021
UTA108
NYK94
08 Jan 2020
UTA128
NYK104
29 Dec 2018
UTA129
NYK97
19 Jan 2018
UTA115
NYK117
22 Mar 2017
UTA108
NYK101
09 Dec 2015
UTA106
NYK85
10 Mar 2015
UTA87
NYK82
31 Mar 2014
UTA83
NYK92
18 Mar 2013
UTA83
NYK90
12 Jan 2011
UTA131
NYK125
29 Mar 2010
UTA103
NYK98
30 Mar 2009
UTA112
NYK104
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Utah Jazz win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
New York Knicks win
-no forecast
Best oddsnot yet
Implied-
Edge-
Pythia's probabilities appear here once today's forecast has run (it covers the NBA and Europe's top competitions).

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Utah JazzUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormJazz
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#7
W
109-97
109
97
+12
100avg 104
A04/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
106-117
106
117
-11
67avg 104
H07/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
W
119-109
119
109
+10
98avg 104
H13/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
119-116
119
116
+3
115avg 104
A17/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#1
L
103-123
103
123
-20
96avg 104
A22/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#16
W
120-119
120
119
+1
117avg 104
H24/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#13
L
123-132
123
132
-9
119avg 104
H25/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#1
L
105-110
105
110
-5
95avg 104
H27/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
L
111-117 OT
111
117
-6
105avg 104
H29/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
L
90-112
90
112
-22
80avg 104
H31/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
36-26
27-26
25-25
21-20
31-24
28-41
22-30
25-22
33-26
35-35
31-17
20-31
31-30
28-35
31-30
29-21
31-29
20-35
28-34
24-25
31-28
31-24
24-38
34-29
47-29
24-45
29-29
23-29
21-30
31-28
24-31
29-21
32-22
23-29
30-34
20-20
18-27
24-32
22-29
26-24
225.7Avg total
110.5Scored
115.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (10)110.5115.2225.7-4.740%
Season at home (7)110.6116.6227.1-6.029%
Season away (3)110.3112.0222.3-1.767%
Last 10 (10)110.5115.2225.7-4.740%
Last 5 (5)109.8118.0227.8-8.220%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)112.8125.6238.5-12.818%
vs Similar ◀ (8)121.6117.9239.5+3.850%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormKnicks
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#17
L
109-111
109
111
-2
91avg 108
H08/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
104-122
104
122
-18
94avg 108
H12/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#15
L
98-148
98
148
-50
76avg 108
A13/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#15
W
122-120
122
120
+2
118avg 108
H15/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#6
L
100-106
100
106
-6
86avg 108
H20/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#2
L
103-107
103
107
-4
100avg 108
A23/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#11
L
102-111
102
111
-9
90avg 108
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#4
W
111-97
111
97
+14
107avg 108
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
W
133-127
133
127
+6
124avg 108
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#6
L
93-98
93
98
-5
84avg 108
A30/10
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
29-30
34-27
21-24
25-30
25-30
25-32
30-28
24-32
22-42
25-44
31-30
20-32
35-32
28-26
24-21
35-41
25-23
33-31
18-29
24-23
27-26
22-24
24-33
30-24
28-21
24-27
23-23
27-40
25-38
26-12
37-13
23-34
34-33
22-29
34-34
43-31
21-29
23-24
24-24
25-21
222.2Avg total
107.5Scored
114.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (11)106.5115.2221.7-8.627%
Season at home (6)108.0111.2219.2-3.233%
Season away (5)104.8120.0224.8-15.220%
Last 10 (10)107.5114.7222.2-7.230%
Last 5 (5)108.4108.0216.4+0.440%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)103.9114.0217.9-10.120%
vs Similar ◀ (6)109.2106.2215.3+3.083%
vs Weaker (14)119.9100.6220.5+19.486%
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +4.0+4.0Q1: -3.3-3.3Q2Q2: -5.9-5.9Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: -3.1-3.1Q3: +0.7+0.7Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -3.2-3.2
-7-4+0+4+7Q1Q1: +4.0+4.0Q1: -3.3-3.3Q2Q2: -5.9-5.9Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: -3.1-3.1Q3: +0.7+0.7Q4Q4: +0.9+0.9Q4: -3.2-3.2
Utah JazzNew York Knicks
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Utah JazzLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Denver Nuggets
#7
W
63-52
63
52
+11
A04/10
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#7
L
59-65
59
65
-6
H07/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
W
68-61
68
61
+7
H13/10
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
59-65
59
65
-6
A17/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#1
L
51-64
51
64
-13
A22/10
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#16
W
62-52
62
52
+10
H24/10
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#13
L
71-74
71
74
-3
H25/10
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#1
L
52-58
52
58
-6
H27/10
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#12
W
55-51
55
51
+4
H29/10
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#5
L
42-59
42
59
-17
H31/10
NBA
118.3Avg total
58.2Scored
60.1Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.561.2118.7-3.737%-
Last 30 at home (16)59.460.1119.6-0.750%-
Last 30 away (14)55.362.5117.8-7.221%-
Last 10 (10)58.260.1118.3-1.940%-
Last 5 (5)56.458.8115.2-2.440%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (22)57.063.1120.1-6.132%-
vs Similar ◀ (8)58.956.0114.9+2.950%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (New York Knicks) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
New York KnicksLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#17
W
63-57
63
57
+6
H08/10
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#14
L
50-62
50
62
-12
H12/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#15
L
47-86
47
86
-39
A13/10
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#15
W
63-58
63
58
+5
H15/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#6
W
58-54
58
54
+4
H20/10
NBA
Boston Celtics
#2
L
49-50
49
50
-1
A23/10
NBA
Orlando Magic
#11
W
52-48
52
48
+4
H25/10
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#4
W
51-50
51
50
+1
H28/10
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#23
L
56-62
56
62
-6
A29/10
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#6
L
44-53
44
53
-9
A30/10
NBA
111.3Avg total
53.3Scored
58.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)57.455.0112.4+2.360%-
Last 30 at home (15)57.755.3113.0+2.573%-
Last 30 away (15)57.054.8111.8+2.247%-
Last 10 (10)53.358.0111.3-4.750%-
Last 5 (5)50.452.6103.0-2.240%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (10)53.559.0112.5-5.550%-
vs Similar ◀ (6)51.757.3109.0-5.733%-
vs Weaker (14)62.651.2113.8+11.479%-
This opponent (Utah Jazz) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
1st half bets · Pythia's probability, the best price and the edge
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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Utah Jazztheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Utah Jazz: 109.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.0 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.7 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws20.6 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.2 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.226.5
52.8%
54.0%53.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers35.011.9
34.0%
34.8%35.7
🏀 Free throws26.720.6
77.2%
76.3%20.6
They take 85.2 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 35.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 41% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
New York Knickstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

New York Knicks: 105.1 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀19%
🏀🏀 2-pointers50.6 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.8 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.7 pts a game · 19% of the points
League average for comparison: 114.2 points a game
47%
35%
18%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.225.3
49.4%
54.0%50.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.411.6
30.2%
34.8%34.8
🏀 Free throws26.519.7
74.3%
76.3%19.7
They take 89.6 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 38.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 43% of their shots are threes (league average: 43%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 31 Dec 2026 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Utah Jazz
LLLLWLWWLW
New York Knicks
LWWLLLWLLL
#21
League position
#27
-4.2
Net rating
-8.3
102.3
Offensive rating
98.9
106.6
Defensive rating
107.2
52.1%
Effective FG%
47.7%
52.4%
Opp. effective FG%
54.3%
15.9%
Turnover %
14.0%
28.3%
Off. rebound %
32.3%
0.31
Free-throw rate
0.30
34.0%
3-point %
30.2%
65.9%
Assist %
66.9%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence102.3 · 98.9Defence106.6 · 107.2Shooting52.1% · 47.7%3-point %34.0% · 30.2%Ball care15.9% · 14.0%Off. rebounds28.3% · 32.3%Free throws0.31 · 0.30Form (last 10/10)40% · 30%
■ Utah Jazz   ■ New York Knicks
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
4
Utah Jazz wins
6
New York Knicks wins
Utah Jazzlast 10
DateH/AOpponentScore
31/10/26HPortland Trail Blazers90-112
29/10/26HSan Antonio Spurs111-117 OT
27/10/26HMemphis Grizzlies105-110
25/10/26HLos Angeles Lakers123-132
24/10/26HNew Orleans Pelicans120-119
22/10/26AMemphis Grizzlies103-123
17/10/26APhoenix Suns119-116
13/10/26HSan Antonio Spurs119-109
07/10/26HDenver Nuggets106-117
04/10/26ADenver Nuggets109-97
DateH/AOpponentScore
30/10/26APhiladelphia 76ers93-98
29/10/26AChicago Bulls133-127
28/10/26HDetroit Pistons111-97
25/10/26HOrlando Magic102-111
23/10/26ABoston Celtics103-107
20/10/26HPhiladelphia 76ers100-106
15/10/26HToronto Raptors122-120
13/10/26AToronto Raptors98-148
12/10/26HMinnesota Timberwolves104-122
08/10/26HWashington Wizards109-111

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Utah Jazz
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL40%
HomeWLLLL29%
AwayWWL67%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1073
Win %40%29%67%
Points / game110.5110.6110.3
Allowed / game115.2116.6112.0
Point differential-4.7-6.0-1.7
Avg total225.7227.1222.3
Over main line---
Win by 10+20%14%33%
Close games (≤5 pts) won67% (3)50% (2)100% (1)
Overtime %10%14%0%
New York Knicks
NBA 2026-27
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL27%
HomeLWLLW33%
AwayLLLWL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games1165
Win %27%33%20%
Points / game106.5108.0104.8
Allowed / game115.2111.2120.0
Point differential-8.6-3.2-15.2
Avg total221.7219.2224.8
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%17%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won25% (4)50% (2)0% (2)
Overtime %0%0%0%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Memphis Grizzlies109190%119.7107.9+11.8
2 Boston Celtics98189%123.4110.0+13.4
3 Houston Rockets108280%121.1109.6+11.5
4 Detroit Pistons108280%113.3106.3+7.0
5 Portland Trail Blazers86275%119.2111.2+8.0
6 Philadelphia 76ers117464%110.5110.4+0.1
7 Denver Nuggets106460%114.8114.7+0.1
8 Golden State Warriors127558%115.2110.8+4.4
9 Atlanta Hawks127558%118.9116.2+2.8
10 Cleveland Cavaliers95456%119.3117.4+1.9
11 Orlando Magic95456%116.0117.8-1.8
12 San Antonio Spurs116555%116.0109.5+6.5
13 Los Angeles Lakers116555%113.2112.6+0.5
14 Minnesota Timberwolves137654%118.2113.1+5.2
15 Toronto Raptors105550%119.6111.5+8.1
16 New Orleans Pelicans105550%116.0114.8+1.2
17 Washington Wizards105550%111.6111.3+0.3
18 Dallas Mavericks105550%114.3115.7-1.4
19 Miami Heat115645%122.7121.9+0.8
20 Oklahoma City Thunder115645%108.0111.5-3.5
21 Utah Jazz104640%110.5115.2-4.7
22 Los Angeles Clippers83538%107.4110.5-3.1
23 Chicago Bulls114736%117.4122.7-5.4
24 Charlotte Hornets114736%97.6108.1-10.5
25 Brooklyn Nets93633%116.4118.9-2.4
26 Indiana Pacers103730%117.9119.2-1.3
27 New York Knicks113827%106.5115.2-8.6
28 Milwaukee Bucks113827%111.4123.3-11.9
29 Phoenix Suns92722%110.3119.0-8.7
30 Sacramento Kings110110%106.4123.5-17.1
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -).
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