NBA : New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds & Prediction

Game Info: March 12, 2025 10:00PM EST @ Moda Center at the Rose Quarter

The Knicks and the Trail Blazers will meet in another kind of battle where one competes on the good form and the other in the bad form. So far, the Knicks have intermittently flashed their dominance with strong offensive efforts but have not been consistent in so doing. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers have really struggled problem after problem at both ends of the floor without really putting opponents away, even after they might have really tried hard to establish a competitive nature. Given that both sides are trying to get some momentum in their games while contending with injuries, this game could present a window of opportunity for one to establish a point of reference. Expect it to be a hard-fought contest as the Knicks strive to remain on the right track while the Blazers battle to defend their home court.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Knicks 1.56 , Trail Blazers 2.53

Spread: Knicks -4 , Trail Blazers +4

Over/Under: 228

Team Recent Performance

New York Knicks

The Kings were swept aside on March 11 with an emphatic score of 133-104, as they entered -1 favorites with a total of 223.5 marked over. On March 8, the Clippers handed a 105-95 loss to them, failing to cover them at -7, as the total stays under 218. They fell on March 7 to Los Angeles Lakers 113-109, missing the +2.5 spread with a total under 231.5. On March 5, they lost against the Warriors 114-102 as -1 favorites, with total staying under 226.5. On March 3, they beat the Heat 116-112 but did not cover -6, with the total going over 219.

Portland Trail Blazers

They were defeated 130-120 by the Warriors on March 11 but did manage to cover the spread, being +12.5 underdogs with the total going over 237. On March 10, they again succumbed to the Pistons, this time 119-112, failing to cover an adjusted line of +3.5, with the total staying under 231. On March 8, they shot poorly, managing an 89-point game to lose to the Thunder at 107 and missed the +1.5 spread, while the total went under 228. They seem to have just lost the +9 spread to the Celtics, who won the game on March 6 by a final score of 128-118, making it a win for the total- over 224.5. Their only win was against the 76ers on March 4-a 119-102 win, with the Grizzlies covering as -1.5 favorites and the total staying under 229.5.

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

The New York Knicks (6-4) lead the Portland Trail Blazers (4-6) also in terms of overall record as well as in the spread (going 6-4 in that regard). Both teams share a common 4-6 for over/under results. On offense, the Knicks score an average of 112.7 points per game, which is well above Portland’s 104.9, and also slightly higher in first-half points scored (54.6 compared to 53.1). New York shoots at a percentage of 44.7, ahead of Portland’s 42.82% for field goals, and New York controls the boards to the extent of getting 48.9 rebounds to Portland’s 45.0. While the Blazers have more three-pointers made (131/379, while the Knicks have 126/363), the Knicks defend much better, averaging 7.4 steals as opposed to Portland’s 5.5, thereby giving them an overall edge in prospects.

Team Injuries Update

New York Knicks

Jalen Brunson (PG, ankle) is out. Precious Achiuwa (SF, hamstring) is questionable.

Portland Trail Blazers

Jerami Grant (SF, knee) is doubtful. Robert Williams (C, knee) is questionable.

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The New York Knicks will win and cover the spread with the total staying under 228.

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