Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Trail Blazers versus the Knicks? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MSG. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 226.5 points, and the Knicks are favored to win at home vs. the Trail Blazers. Here is a look at some Trail Blazers vs Knicks betting analysis that should help you make winning picks for this game.
Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks
- Entering this matchup, the Trail Blazers have a record of 10-25 and are on the road for the 5th straight game. As for the Knicks, they are favored by 11.5 and are 21-15 and 8th in the Eastern Conference. Tip-off is set for 7:30 ET and can be seen on MSG.
Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks Betting Preview
Portland Trail Blazers Preview
As the Trail Blazers get ready to take on the Knicks, they are the 11.5-point underdogs at home. So far, Portland has an overall record of 10-25, which has them 14th in the Western Conference. Out of their 35 games, Portland has been the underdog 31 times and has a scoring margin of -7.8 points per game as the underdog. On the road, the Blazers are just 5-14 for the season. Against the spread, Portland is 16-19, but they have been able to cover the spread in two straight games. On the road, the Blazers have an average scoring margin of -8.8 points per game and have gone 10-9 ATS for the season. Today’s over/under line of 226.5 points is just below the average over/under line for the Blazers of 226.7 points. For the season, their games have finished with an average of 225.3 points per game. Portland’s over/under record for the season is 16-18-1.
Trail Blazers Trends
- Although Portland has a straight up record of 1-4 in their last five road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-4. The team averaged 105 points per game in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Trail Blazers have a straight up record of 1-2 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
- Over their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
In their latest game, Portland scored 134 points and shot 47.4% from the field. From the free-throw line, they went 24/30. This season, the Trail Blazers are last in the NBA Standings with a 43% field goal percentage. When it comes to three-pointers, they are 18th in makes and 19th in percentage. So far this season, the Trail Blazers are giving up 116.3 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. On the road, they are allowing 116.5 points per game, which is 17th in the league. Over their last five games, Portland has given up 125.8 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA during that stretch. One area where the Blazers have been strong is defending the three-point line. On the season, they are 2nd in the NBA stats in three-point percentage allowed at 33.6%. Opponents have made fewer threes than their season average in 74.3% of games vs. Portland.
New York Knicks Preview
With an overall record of 21-15, the Knicks will look to pick up their 5th straight win today as they host the Trail Blazers. New York is currently in 8th place in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic. Coming into today’s game, the Knicks have put together several strong trends. This season, they have an average scoring differential of +6.6 PPG at home compared to just +1.3 PPG on the road. New York’s overall ATS record of 21-15 includes going 9-5 ATS at home. So far, the Knicks have been the favorite in 18 of their 36 games and have a record of 14-4 when favored. Their average scoring margin as the favorite is 10.2 PPG, and they have also covered the spread in three straight games as the favorite. Their over/under record for the season is 17-18-1, and the under has hit in four straight games for New York. On average, their games have finished with 228.2 points compared to an average over/under line of 226.2.
Knicks Trends
- Although New York has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 121 points per game in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- In their last three games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 3-0 vs. the spread.
At home this year, the Knicks are putting up 114.9 points per game, which is 20th in the NBA. Across all games, they are averaging 115.8 points per game, ranking 13th in the league. Leading the way for the Knicks against the Wizards was Julius Randle, who dropped 39 points. Jalen Brunson also had a solid game with 33 points. So far this season, the Knicks have been a top-12 defense, allowing 112.4 points per game. At home, they have been even better, ranking 6th in the NBA at 108.4 points per game. Over their last five games, the Knicks have been even stingier, giving up just 108.6 points per game, which is 4th in the league during that stretch. One area where the Knicks have excelled defensively is at the free-throw line. Over their last five games, they have given up just 17 made free throws per game, which is 9th in the NBA.
- Bet Now: New York Knicks -11.5
- BetOnline: New York Knicks -11.5
- Bet US: New York Knicks -11.5
- Bovada: New York Knicks -11.5
- MyBookie: New York Knicks -11.5
Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NBA odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NBA bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NBA odds work together in a big way.
- Portland Trail Blazers +11.5 +468 Over 226.5
- New York Knicks -11.5 -653 Under 226.5
Recommended Pick: New York Knicks -11.5
The Knicks is our pick to not only win with a projected score of 116-104. But we also favor them to cover the spread. Our bet is on the Knicks at -11.5. As for the over/under, the line is currently at 226.5, and our model projects the Trail Blazers and Knicks to reach a combined total of 220 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
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