Knicks vs Trail Blazers Prediction NBA Picks 3/14/24

Portland Trail Blazers (18-46) vs New York Knicks (38-27)

Game Info: Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 10:00 pm (Moda Center at the Rose Quarter)

Betting Odds: Portland Trail Blazers +10 -- Over/Under: 213.5

The New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Moda Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction.

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The New York Knicks recently lost to the Hawks and 76ers, while beating the Magic. The New York Knicks are averaging 112.3 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 108.3 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.9 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.2 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers recently lost to the Celtics and Rockets while beating the Raptors. The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 108 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 116.1 points on 49.4 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 22.7 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Jerami Grant is averaging 21 points and 3.5 rebounds. Shaedon Sharpe is the third double-digit scorer and Malcolm Brogdon is grabbing 3.8 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 35.3 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41.9 rebounds per game.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for assists per game this season (23.0).
• The Trail Blazers rank 30th in the league for H2 points per game this season (53.0).
• The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q1 opponent points per game this season (26.5).
• The Knicks ranks 30th in the league for pace this season (95.6).

New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers prediction

The Portland Trail Blazers are 30-34 ATS on the season despite being massive underdogs nightly. The New York Knicks have had some games here and there where they don't show up, but they've been incredible both SU and ATS when OG Anunoby plays, and he's back. The Knicks smoked the 76ers 106-79 in Anunoby's return. The line is thick for a road team, but the Trail Blazers are a tanking squad that's not winning or covering numbers. It's Knicks or pass for me.

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.