Jazz vs. Knicks Picks and Predictions, Friday, November 5th, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Utah Jazz (7-13) and the New York Knicks (14-7) tip off in NBA action on Friday night in the Garden in this Jazz vs. Knicks prediction. The Jazz will be playing their second game in two nights, as they will be in Brooklyn playing the Nets on Thursday (Note: This article was published before Thursday's results). The Knicks are coming off a 119-104 win over Charlotte, covering as 9.5-point favorites. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 EST. Keep reading to see our Jazz vs. Knicks prediction, and check out all of our winning NBA Picks!
Utah Heads to the Big Apple
The Utah Jazz are playing back-to-back games in the New York area, as they are taking on the Nets on Thursday night, then immediately heading over to Madison Square Garden to take on the Knicks. The Jazz are a young team trying to build for the future, but have still won two of their last three heading into Thursday. Their 7-13 record still has them in 11th in the Western Conference, just out of the playoff picture in the way-too-early projections. In their last game, Utah got 29 points from Lauri Markkanen in a win over the Rockets.
Markkanen is one of the most underrated scorers in the league, but general managers have taken notice as he has been in trade rumors involving high-level teams looking to add a scoring punch. He is a 7'1 forward who has guard skills and can score both inside and out, leading to an average of 28.0 PPG, the 10th highest mark in the NBA. Markkanen has been making 3.1 threes per game on 36.0% shooting from the outside. Keyonte George is their 22-year-old guard who continues to improve, he is getting 22.8 PPG and 6.9 APG as their starting point guard. Rookie Ace Bailey is coming along; the 6'9 forward is still just 19 years old and averaging 10.3 PPG.
Walker Kessler is out for the season for the Jazz, leaving a hole in the middle. Kyle Filipowski has been filling in. The 22-year-old out of Duke is getting 8.7 PPG and 6.0 RPG. The Jazz are 24th in offensive efficiency and 29th in defensive efficiency according to dunksandthrees.com. Utah ranks 3rd in the league in possessions per game, playing at a fast pace.
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Knicks Win Five of Six
The New York Knicks will have a rest advantage in this game, as they had the day off on Thursday after taking down the Hornets at home. The Knicks have a strong lineup and are looking to compete at the highest level, which is why rumors have been swirling that they are in the potential Giannis sweepstakes, as the superstar in Milwaukee may want out. Even without Antetokounmpo, the Knicks have a roster ready to compete in the East, proven by their recent stretch winning five of six.
In their most recent action, the Knicks got 35 points and 18 rebounds in their win over Charlotte. Towns is one of the best interior players in the league, and is averaging 22.7 PPG and 12.0 RPG. He is second in the NBA in rebounds per game. Their top scorer is Jalen Brunson, who is averaging 27.6 PPG to go with 6.4 APG. Brunson plays below the rim, at a slow pace, but knows how to score in the midrange and set up his teammates for success. OG Anunoby will be out again here, as he has missed the past several games with a hamstring injury.
Mikal Bridges is the most durable player in the NBA. He has played in 576 consecutive games, which is the highest streak in the league. He is an athletic wing, adding another 17.0 PPG. The Knicks rank 1st in offensive efficiency and 18th in defensive efficiency. They play at a much slower pace than the Jazz, ranking 27th in possessions per game.
Injury Report for Jazz vs. Knicks:
Jazz:
- Questionable: Jusuf Nurkic (8.5 PPG)
- Out: Walker Kessler (14.4 PPG), Georges Niang (9.9 PPG)
Knicks:
- Questionable: Mitchell Robinson (8.2 RPG)
- Out: OG Anunoby (15.8 PPG), Landry Shamet (9.3 PPG)
Jazz vs. Knicks Picks and Predictions
Spread pick for Jazz vs. Knicks
- Jazz +15 (5 units)
This is not college basketball; the Jazz are a team of professionals, and 15 points is a number I cannot ignore. Even if the Jazz are on a back-to-back, it will not matter much due to travel plans and the age of the Utah roster. The Jazz are taking the small trip from Brooklyn to Manhattan for this game, not exactly a grueling travel plan. On top of this, all the top Jazz scorers are young, and their bodies can handle the back-to-back as Markkanen, George, and Bailey are still in the first half of their careers. The Knicks are not a deep team, especially with Anunoby and Shamet out. This game will be closer than expected.
Take the Jazz with the points.
Over/Under Pick for Jazz vs. Knicks
- Under 237.5 (4 units)
The fast team is on a back-to-back, and the slow team is listed as a heavy home favorite; this will lead to an under. Utah is battling some injuries, especially in the frontcourt. This will challenge their depth, especially in the back-to-back nature of this game. The Jazz are only 24th in offensive efficiency, and are not likely to put up a huge number on the road in New York. The Knicks play slowly, and are out two perimeter scorers in Anunoby and Shamet. The Knicks can likely play at a slow pace while still controlling this game, which will keep it closer than expected and under the number.
Take the under.
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