Earning a win and covering the posted point spread will be the goals for the New York Knicks when they hit take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday in pro NBA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the New York Knicks listed as 8-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 219 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 109-98 win for the Trail Blazers on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Portland Trail Blazers sit at 32-38 (30-40 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the New York Knicks are currently 27-44 (37-34 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Portland is 39-30-1 OU and New York is 36-33-2 OU. This season the Portland Trail Blazers are 32-38 overall and 30-40 ATS against the number, while the New York Knicks are 27-44 and 37-34 ATS. As for the totals, Portland is 39-30-1 on the OU, and New York is 36-33-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Portland vs New York injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 10 (Portland Trail Blazers) and the No. 26 (Knicks) teams in the league, according to our current NBA betting Power Rankings at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Portland's No. 7-ranked offense averaging 108.03 PPG, against a New York Knicks defense that ranks No. 25 at 108.68 PPG. The Portland Trail Blazers field goal percentage has averaged 45.95% so far, more than the New York Knicks shooters have achieved on the year, 44.74% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Knicks endured a 108-101 loss at the hands of the Jazz on Wednesday, despite a 24-point effort from Kristaps Porzingis at Vivint Smart Home Arena.
The Trail Blazers got a terrific 31-point performance from Damian Lillard but Milwaukee handed them a 93-90 defeat on Tuesday at Moda Center.
- New York is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 5 games
- New York is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of New York's last 6 games on the road
- Portland is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Portland is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Portland's last 6 games
- Portland is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
New York at San Antonio, Saturday, March 25th
Portland home to Minnesota, Saturday, March 25th
