Utah @ New York Picks & Props

Out of all players in the NBA, Karl-Anthony Towns rates in the 100th percentile for personal fouls, tallying a whopping 3.6 fouls per game this year. The Knicks have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. As it relates to drawing fouls, the Knicks's unimpressive 20.8 free throws per game settles in as the 7th-worst in the league this year. The matchup vs. Walker Kessler is a hard one for getting to the charity stripe; when Kessler is on the visiting team and squaring off against opposing starting Cs this year, they have attempted a mere 2.4 free throws per game (21st percentile).

The matchup against the Utah Jazz is a tough one for threes; the opposition's starting PGs have compiled the lowest 3-point percentage in the NBA this year (26.5%). The Knicks have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. As it relates to drawing fouls, the Knicks's unimpressive 20.8 free throws per game settles in as the 7th-worst in the league this year. This year when they are playing at home, the other team's starting PGs have attempted 2.4 free throws per game (4th-fewest in the NBA) vs. the Utah Jazz, struggling to get to the foul line.

Among all players in the league, Walker Kessler comes in at the 99th percentile for 3-point prowess with an excellent 50.0% rate this year. The Jazz have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games as the visting team. The Jazz have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

The Knicks have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. As it relates to drawing fouls, the Knicks's unimpressive 20.8 free throws per game settles in as the 7th-worst in the league this year. The matchup against Utah is a challenging one for drawing fouls; the opposition's starting SFs have attempted a measly 1.0 free throws per game this year when the Jazz are the visiting team (least in the league).

The Jazz rank as the 10th-lowest scoring offense in the NBA this year. The New York Knicks have played at the 4th-slowest tempo in the league this year, which should decrease plays for the Utah Jazz. Jordan Clarkson is expected to experience a decrease in performance in all facets of the game due to playing away from home in this game.

The Knicks have played at the 4th-slowest pace-of-play in the NBA this year. As it relates to drawing fouls, the Knicks's unimpressive 20.8 free throws per game settles in as the 7th-worst in the league this year.

Collin Sexton has attempted 18.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 5.1 more than he's attempted over the course of the year. This year when they are away from home, the opposition's starting SGs have totaled 21.5 points per game (most in the league) against the Knicks, identifying this as a strong matchup for offensive effectiveness. The Jazz have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games as the visting team. The Jazz have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the NBA, Collin Sexton ranks in the 87th percentile for foul-shot proficiency away from home with a great 91.6% rate this year.

Precious Achiuwa has converted 60.4% of his shots from the field over the last 5 games, 9.4% more than he's put through the hoop in all games this year. Precious Achiuwa has made 45.8% of his shots from behind the three-point arc over the last 5 games, 10.4% higher than he's made from three overall this year. The Jazz have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home court, which should lead to increased plays for the Knicks. The Knicks have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Precious Achiuwa stands to see an increase in efficiency for all stats in light of owning the home court advantage in this matchup.

The Jazz have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games as the visting team. The Jazz have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Out of all players in the NBA, Johnny Juzang ranks in the 16th percentile for failed free throw attempts, averaging a mere 0.1 per game this year.

Jalen Brunson has attempted 6.0 three-point shots per game on his home court this year, putting him in the 84th percentile among all players in the league. Jalen Brunson has tallied 33.0 minutes per game playing at home this year, putting him in the 87th percentile -- seeing the court more than most players in the NBA. The Jazz have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home court, which should lead to increased plays for the Knicks. The Knicks have been the 5th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and may therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Among all players in the NBA, Jalen Brunson comes in at the 97th percentile for getting to the charity stripe, tallying a massive 6.8 foul shots per game this year.

Lauri Markkanen has attempted 18.0 shots from the field per game over the last 5 games, 4.2 higher than he's attempted over the course of the season. Lauri Markkanen has attempted 11.8 treys per game over the last 5 games, 4.0 more than he's attempted in all games this season. Out of all players in the NBA, Lauri Markkanen registers in the 83rd percentile for playing time, posting a massive 31.9 minutes per game this year. The Jazz have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games as the visting team. The Jazz have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists).

OG Anunoby has sunk 6.2 shots made from the field per game this year, ranking in the 84th percentile out of all players in the NBA. OG Anunoby has successfully made 42.2% of his treys over the last 5 games at home, 10.8% more than he's made from three in all games this year on his home court. OG Anunoby has played 35.6 minutes per game while playing at home this year, ranking him in the 96th percentile -- ranking among the most used players in the league. This year, the other team's starting PFs have totaled 2.4 three-pointers per game (most in the league) vs. the Utah Jazz, creating a favorable matchup. The Jazz have played at the 6th-quickest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games away from their home court, which should lead to increased plays for the Knicks.

Out of all players in the NBA, Keyonte George places in the 93rd percentile for three-point attempts, posting 7.7 per game this year. Out of all players in the league, Keyonte George ranks in the 81st percentile for playing time, registering a colossal 31.5 minutes per game this year. The Jazz have played at the 6th-quickest pace in the NBA over the last 10 games as the visting team. The Jazz have been the 7th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 5 games while on the road (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore provide new opportunities for scoring and assists). Keyonte George has attempted 4.6 foul shots per game over the last 5 games, 1.4 more than he's attempted overall this year.

Isaiah Collier has gone over 2.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.

Brice Sensabaugh has gone over 6.5 in 10 of his last 10 games.