The Portland Trail Blazers (12-9) take on the New York Knicks (10-13) Saturday afternoon at Madison Square Garden. Tip-off is at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Blazers-Knicks NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
Trail Blazers at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Trail Blazers -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Knicks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Trail Blazers -1.5 (-110) | Knicks +1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Trail Blazers at Knicks: Key injuries
Trail Blazers
- SG C.J. McCollum (foot) out
- C Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) out
- PG Damian Lillard (abdomen) probable
- PF Zach Collins (ankle) out
Knicks
- C Nerlens Noel (knee) probable
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Trail Blazers at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Blazers 113, Knicks 108
Money line (ML)
The TRAIL BLAZERS (-120) should have no problem winning this game despite missing several key players. They have an elite scoring offense and the Knicks just can’t keep up with the better teams in the NBA.
Despite their injuries, the Blazers have won three of their last four games with impressive victories over the Philadelphia 76ers and Washington Wizards. Expect them to take care of business Saturday afternoon in New York.
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Against the spread (ATS)
TRAIL BLAZERS -1.5 (-110) is also a good bet if you want a little extra value. Portland has covered in four of its last five games with the only failed cover coming in a blowout loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Meanwhile, the Knicks have lost by double digits in their last two games against Western Conference opponents. While we don’t expect a blowout, the Blazers should win this game by at least a few baskets.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 218.5 (-110) is a smart play considering just how explosive the Trail Blazers’ offense can be in any game. They are averaging 115.7 points per game this season, which is good for third in the NBA.
While the Knicks’ last-place offense (102.4 points per game) is obviously a concern, both teams should approach 110 points in this game considering just how poor Portland’s defense has been this season.
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