New York @ Utah Picks & Props

Lauri Markkanen has compiled 23.7 points per game this year, putting him among the best players in the league by this metric: 94th percentile. Lauri Markkanen has attempted 8.3 3-pointers per game without the home court advantage this year, ranking him in the 97th percentile among all players in the NBA. Out of all players in the league, Lauri Markkanen places in the 90th percentile for playing time, registering a massive 33.7 minutes per game on his home court this year. The matchup against the New York Knicks is a good one for threes; the other team's starting PFs have put up the 30th-highest 3-point rate in the league this year (49.4%). Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 14thbest in in the league as the away team with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Kelly Olynyk has committed 2.9 personal fouls per game away from his home court this year, placing him in the 88th percentile -- among the league's most foul-prone. The Jazz check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing at home this year. This year when they are the visiting team, the opposition's starting Cs have totaled 9.0 shot attempts per game (11th-lowest in the NBA) vs. the Knicks, identifying this as a hard matchup. The 5th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz. The Utah Jazz are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Knicks).

The Jazz check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing at home this year. The 5th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz. The Utah Jazz are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Knicks). The matchup vs. New York is a difficult one for getting to the foul line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted just 1.9 foul shots per game this year when the New York Knicks are at home (13th-least in the NBA).

Simone Fontecchio has tallied 29.0 minutes per game over the last 5 games, 10.5 more than he's tallied in all games this season. This year when they are on the road, the opposing team's starting SFs have averaged 52.5% on field goal attempts (29th-highest in the league) against the New York Knicks, resulting in a good matchup. Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 14thbest in in the league as the away team with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, the other team has secured 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense). Simone Fontecchio will possess the home court advantage in this game. Playing in your home city generally boosts player production in all stat categories.

Talen Horton-Tucker has been called for 0.2 technical fouls per game over the last 5 games at home, 0.2 higher than he's been called for in all games this season at home. The Jazz check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing at home this year. Over the last 5 games when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have averaged 38.2 three attempts per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Knicks, resulting in a favorable matchup. The 5th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz. The Utah Jazz are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Knicks).

In comparison to last season's 33.4 mark, RJ Barrett's playing time has fallen this season to 29.0 minutes per game. The New York Knicks have been the 7th-least efficient shooting team in the league this year. The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Knicks. Since the start of last season when they are playing at home, opposing starting SFs have attempted 2.8 free throws per game (8th-lowest in the NBA) against the Utah Jazz, making it tough to get to the charity stripe.

Offensive rebounds preserve possession and lead to bonus chances for scoring and assists, and the Utah Jazz grade out 14thbest in in the league as the away team with 13.8 offensive rebounds per game this year. This year, the other team has secured 8.8 offensive rebounds per game (fewest in the league) against the Knicks (turning over possessions that could otherwise lead to further chances for offense). The matchup against the New York Knicks is a difficult one for drawing fouls; the other team has attempted a lowly 19.5 foul shots per game this year (3rd-least in the NBA). Walker Kessler should get a boost in production in all stat categories considering holding the home court advantage in this contest.

The Jazz check in as the 8th-lowest scoring offense in the league when playing at home this year. This year, the opposition's starting PGs have totaled 5.0 three attempts per game (14th-fewest in the league) vs. the Knicks, creating a difficult matchup. The 5th-least up-tempo pace offense in the NBA over the last 5 games has been the Jazz. The Utah Jazz are expected to suffer a drop-off in possessions in this game from facing the 2nd-most lethargic pace team in the league this year (the Knicks).

Relative to last season's 17.8 clip, Jalen Brunson's shots have jumped this season to 20.0 per game. Compared to last season's 2.0 clip, Jalen Brunson's threes converted have surged this season to 3.0 per game. Among all players in the league, Jalen Brunson ranks in the 96th percentile for playing time, logging an enormous 34.9 minutes per game while at home this year. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 13thbest in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Playing at home, the Jazz have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).

Josh Hart has committed 3.2 personal fouls per game over the last 5 games when playing at home, 1.2 more than he's committed over the course of the year at home. The New York Knicks have been the 7th-least efficient shooting team in the league this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing teams have averaged 14.0 three-pointers per game (4th-most in the league) against the Jazz, designating this as a good matchup. The New York Knicks have played at the 2nd-slowest pace in the league this year. The Utah Jazz have played at the 5th-most sluggish tempo in the NBA over the last 5 games, which should lead to fewer plays for the Knicks.

Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 13thbest in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Playing at home, the Jazz have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Relative to last season's 2.4 clip, Immanuel Quickley's free throws scored have spiked this season to 3.6 per game.

Donte DiVincenzo has made a whopping 2.4 3-pointers per game this year, significantly higher than his 1.9 rate last year. This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have totaled 7.1 three attempts per game (27th-most in the league) vs. the Jazz, branding this as a positive matchup. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 13thbest in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Playing at home, the Jazz have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists). Donte DiVincenzo has converted 100.0% of his free throws over the last 5 games at home, 29.5% higher than he's put through the net over the course of the year while playing at home.

Julius Randle has made 11.0 buckets per game over the last 5 games on the road, 3.2 more than he's put through the net overall this season while playing away from home. Julius Randle has made 54.7% of his three-point attempts over the last 5 games, 21.0% higher than he's sunk overall this year. This year when they are the visiting squad, opposing starting PFs have compiled 23.3 points per game (30th-highest in the NBA) vs. the Utah Jazz, labeling this as a strong matchup for offensive productivity. Offensive rebounds continue possession and lead to added chances for scoring and assists, and the Knicks rank 13thbest in in the league with the home court advantage with 13.4 offensive rebounds per game this year. Playing at home, the Jazz have allowed the 10th-least offensive boards per game (10.0) in the league to opposing squads over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore reduce further chances for scoring and assists).

Ochai Agbaji has not yet played a game this season.

Jericho Sims has gone over 4.5 in 0 of his last 10 games.

Quentin Grimes has not yet played a game this season.

Isaiah Hartenstein has not yet played a game this season.