The Portland Trail Blazers and NY Knicks meet Sunday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Trail Blazers Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Trail Blazers Pick.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Kings and Cavs, and they play the Hawks, Raptors, and Bulls next. The Trail Blazers have split their last eight games and are 4 games out of a play-in spot.
The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 111 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.1 points on 47 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 19.5 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer, and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 76.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.4 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Bucks, lost to the Clippers, and they play the 76ers, Cavs, and Hawks next. The Knicks have won three their last four games and are still in the third seed in the East.
The NY Knicks are averaging 116.5 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 112.2 points on 47.2 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.3 points and 3 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.5 points and 3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last 10 Sunday night games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against Western Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win
- The Knicks have lost each of their last eight games when playing with a rest disadvantage against the Trail Blazers.
- The Trail Blazers have won five of their last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 10 home games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in each of their last six games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank T2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (42.0).
- The Knicks rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.9).
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for opponent steals per game this season (9.4).
- The Trail Blazers rank 29th in the league for turnovers per game this season (15.9).
Knicks vs Trail Blazers Injury Report
The Knicks will continue to be without Ariel Hukporti, Miles McBride, Jalen Brunson, and Cameron Payne.
The Trail Blazers won’t have Deandre Ayton, Bryce McGowens, Robert Williams III, and Jerami Grant.
Knicks vs Trail Blazers Prediction
The Knicks are the better team, and they’re going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, but they’re 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games when favorites of five or more points. The Trail Blazers are a young team that continues to compete and play hard, and they’re a profitable 41-32-1 ATS on the season.
The Trail Blazers also took the Knicks to overtime a couple of weeks ago as four-point underdogs. The underdog is 6-3-1 ATS in the last 10 games between the Trail Blazers and Knicks. The Knicks are still down rotation players in Brunson, McBride, and Payne. Give me the Trail Blazers and the points.