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We are getting closer and closer to the All-Star Game break in the NBA, and this Saturday, February 11, 2023, one of the most interesting games of the day is Jazz vs Knicks, two teams that are currently moving in different directions.
The Utah Jazz appear to have resigned any chance of fighting for a playoff berth after letting Malik Beasley, Mike Conley, and Jarred Vanderbilt go in separate moves before the trade deadline. The Knicks, on the other hand, have been reinforced with point guard Josh Hart and now aim to get out of the Play-In tournament zone to try to get into direct playoff positions.
Here’s everything you need to know about this Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks, in the best JefeBet style.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks NBA Regular Season Game on February 11, 2023
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York
- When: Saturday, February 11, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
Betting on the Utah Jazz
- Regular Season Record: 27-29
The Utah Jazz were the surprise team of the league for long stretches of the current season, but little by little they began to lose ground and the top brass of the franchise decided it was best to move on from several veterans to continue acquiring draft picks.
Russell Westbrook came to Utah in the trade with the Lakers and Timberwolves involving Mike Conley and D’Angelo Russell, but Russ is not expected to play a single minute with the Jazz, rather he will be let go so he can sign with a contending team. The Clippers, the Heat, and the Raptors are some of the teams that have been mentioned as possible destinations for Westbrook.
Betting on the New York Knicks
- Regular Season Record: 30-26
The New York Knicks have two straight wins, excluding Friday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, and the team looks poised to battle hard with the Miami Heat for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
Jalen Brunson continues to play at a spectacular level and in his last 10 games has averaged 25.9 points, 6 assists, 2.7 rebounds, 50.3% shooting from the field, and 44.2% three-point shooting. The 26-year-old point guard is one of the candidates to take the place of the injured Jaylen Brown in the NBA All-Star Game.
JefeBet Prediction
The Knicks defeated the Jazz by 118-111 in the previous meeting between the two this season, last November. In that game, Jalen Brunson was the star with 25 points and 8 assists.
Considering that Utah is no longer the same team it was at the beginning of the season and that the Knicks are going through a good moment, at JefeBet we consider that the Madison Square Garden team will prevail in this Saturday night duel.
Prediction: New York Knicks Spread.
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