Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Best Bets and Prediction

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09 January 2024

Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Best Bets and Prediction

The Portland Trail Blazers are at the Madison Square Garden on Tuesday in a National Basketball Association tilt. Portland is 10-25 on the season, and 14th in the Western Conference. Portland won their last game on the road at the Brooklyn Nets. Overall, the Trail Blazers are 4-6 in their last 10 games.

Trail Blazers vs Knicks Picks

Our final betting pick and prediction for this game is the New York Knicks -11.5 over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Pick: New York Knicks -11.5

For New York, they are 21-15 on the season. The NY Knicks come into this game with a four-game winning streak. New York is 5th in the Eastern Conference, and coming off a blowout win at Washington. The New York Knicks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-107 on March 14th, 2023. Let’s take a look at our Trail Blazers vs Knicks Best Bets.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks Odds

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks Information

Before our Trail Blazers vs Knicks Best Bets, some information on this game on the NBA schedule:

Portland Trail Blazers (10-25) vs New York Knicks (21-15)

Date & Time: Tuesday January 9th, 2024; 7:30 pm EST

Location of the game: Madison Square Garden; New York, NY

How to Watch: MSG

Recent Scores for Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks

Portland Trail Blazers Last 5

Friday, December 29th, 2023: 134-128 win over San Antonio Spurs
Monday, January 1st, 2024: 109-98 loss at Phoenix Suns
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024: 126-97 loss at Dallas Mavericks
Friday, January 5th, 2024: 139-103 loss at Dallas Mavericks
Sunday, January 7th, 2024: 134-127 win at Brooklyn Nets

New York Knicks Last 5

Saturday, December 30th, 2023: 140-126 loss at Indiana Pacers
Monday, January 1st, 2024: 112-109 win over Minnesota Timberwolves
Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024: 116-100 win over Chicago Bulls
Friday, January 5th, 2024: 128-92 win at Philadelphia 76ers
Saturday, January 6th, 2024: 121-105 win at Washington Wizards

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks Analysis

Offense vs. Defense: Blazers’ Scoring Highs and Lows

This Portland Trail Blazers roster seems to be fighting through a season of learning, finding themselves 7.5 games behind the final play-in spot in the Western Conference. While the Trail Blazers have struggled on the road with a 5-14 record, they maintain a more balanced 5-5 record against Eastern Conference teams. Offensively, they are averaging 109 points per game but face a challenge on the defensive end, allowing opponents to score over 116 points.

Leading the scoring charge for the Trail Blazers is Jerami Grant, contributing 21.8 points per game with over 34 minutes of playing time on average. Joining him are Malcolm Brogdon with 15.4 points per game and Deandre Ayton with 13.1 points per game. In a notable win against the Nets, Anfernee Simons had a big game scoring a team-high 38 points and distributing 11 assists.

Portland is currently in the middle of a tough stretch, playing their fifth straight road game out of seven. Following this, they will face the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite a 1-3 record on their ongoing trip, the Trail Blazers look ahead to returning home on January 14th, where they will host the Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, and Indiana Pacers.

Knicks Eyeing 11th Home Court Triumph at MSG

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks aim to secure their 11th home win of the season, boasting a solid 10-4 record at Madison Square Garden. The team has a 5-6 record against Western Conference opponents. With an average of 115.8 points scored per game and allowing 112.4 points from opponents, the Knicks have shown toughness.

Jalen Brunson has been a top performer for the Knicks, leading the team with an impressive 26 points per game and over 6 assists per game. In a recent victory against the Wizards, Julius Randle played a pivotal role, scoring a team-high 39 points and maintaining an average of 24.3 points per game.

The Knicks face upcoming road challenges against the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday and the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Following this, they embark on a four-game home stand, welcoming the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Washington Wizards, and Toronto Raptors.

Odds Breakdown

Here are the betting odds to help make your NBA Expert Picks:

Spread: New York Knicks -11.5, Portland Trail Blazers +11.5
Total: 225.5
Moneyline: New York Knicks -650, Portland Trail Blazers +475

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks Betting Pick and Prediction

The Knicks are playing well, against a young team, at the Garden. This has the recipe for a double-digit win and more for us. The Knicks start slow, but pick up the pace, and win this game by 15+ points. Our final betting pick and prediction for this NBA game is the New York Knicks -11.5 over the Portland Trail Blazers. Those are our Trail Blazers vs Knicks Best Bets!