The Portland Trail Blazers will welcome the New York Knicks in a cross-conference matchup on Sunday, January 11. The Knicks, seeded second in the East with a 24-14 win-loss record, will ride on the back of an upset to the Phoenix Suns. The Portland Trail Blazers, on the other hand, are riding off a five-game winning streak. They are seeded ninth in the West.
The Knicks are 4.5 point favorites with a moneyline at New York -190 and total at 231.5 points. The NBA odds tonight clearly suggest that the Knicks are road favorites. We have got our Best Bet, a same-game parlay and some player props for tonight’s matchup.
Here’s how we are betting Trail Blazers vs Knicks tonight.
Best Bet for Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks
Best Bet: New York Knicks -4.5 (-114) Book: Best price at FanDuel
Our Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks best bet is Knicks -4.5 (-114) against the spread.
The New York Knicks are seeded third in the league in terms of offensive rating, but are placed in the middle of the standings in terms of defensive rating. They allow 114.9 points to their rivals. On the other hand, the Trail Blazers are seeded just a spot above the Knicks in terms of defensive rating, but are struggling offensively. They are mid-ranked with an offensive rating of 113.5.
The -4.5 spread doesn’t provide correct value given the Knicks’ dominance in the East.
Considering the Knicks’ favorable campaign and the Trail Blazers’ unfavorable campaign and ongoing struggles, we are laying Knicks -4.5 and expect them to cover the number tonight.
Same Game Parlay for Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks
We have built this same-game parlay for the Knicks to register a comfortable win on the road. Jalen Brunson is the leading Knicks’ scorer, guiding the side to multiple wins this NBA season. Karl-Anthony Towns is also a reliable player, who scores whenever needed.
These picks correlate well, considering that if the Knicks dominate the Trail Blazers from the beginning, Brunson and Towns get volume, and score big for the visitors. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.
Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Odds and Top Player Props
Given below are the latest player props and odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the latest NBA odds before locking in your bets.
Donovan Clingan Over 22.5 points + rebounds (-108)
These picks fit well into usage. Shaedon Sharpe is the second-leading scorer for the Trail Blazers, dropping around 22 points at home. Toumani Camara is also a high-usage player, while Clingnan is contributing around 13 points per game along with over five rebounds. We can expect them to take advantage of their familiarity with the court.
Trends to Know for Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are 3-14-0 ATS on the road this season.
The Trail Blazers are 8-2-0 ATS in the last ten games.
Over has hit the New York Knicks in 22 of their 39 games this season.
Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks
Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.
Team
Player
Injury
Status
Portland Trail Blazers
Jrue Holiday
Calf
Out
Portland Trail Blazers
Robert Williams
Calf
Questionable
Portland Trail Blazers
Jerami Grant
Achilles
Out
Portland Trail Blazers
Robert Williams III
Knee
Questionable
Portland Trail Blazers
Kris Murray
Back
Out
Portland Trail Blazers
Matisse Thybulle
Thumb
Out
Portland Trail Blazers
Scoot Henderson
Hamstring
Out
Portland Trail Blazers
Blake Wesley
Foot
Out
Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard
Achilles
Out
New York Knicks
Josh Hart
Ankle
Questionable
New York Knicks
Landry Shamet
Shoulder
Out
New York Knicks
Guerschon Yabusele
Quadriceps
Questionable
In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.
Where can I watch Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks tonight?
The Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks is scheduled to tip off at 6 pm ET on Sunday.
Where will Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks be played?
The Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks will be played at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Where can I watch Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks on TV and live stream?
You can watch Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks on KUNP, MSG and the live stream will be accessible on Fubo and NBA League Pass.
Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.
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