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New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (17-17) stop by the Little Caesars Arena Sunday for an 8 p.m. ET game against the Detroit Pistons (9-24). Below, we analyze the Knicks-Pistons odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Knicks have won back-to-back games and three of their last four entering Sunday. New York is one of the surprising teams so far this season and has a chance to end the month with a winning record after beginning it 9-13. The Knicks are 8-5 in February with an average score of 109.2-105.3.

Detroit’s season is nearing tank-mode as the Pistons have lost two straight and five of their last six games. The Pistons returned home after a five-game road trip in their last game only to lose to a Sacramento Kings team that was on a nine-game losing streak.

New York has won and covered two in a row against Detroit, and both games fell short of the total by at least 24 points.

Knicks at Pistons: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:50 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Knicks -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Pistons -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +1.5 (-115) | Pistons -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 210.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Knicks at Pistons: Key injuries

Knicks

  • PG Elfrid Payton (hamstring) questionable
  • PF Taj Gibson (ankle) questionable
  • C Mitchell Robinson (hand) out

Pistons

  • PG Frank Jackson (illness) questionable
  • PF Blake Griffin (trading block) out
  • PG Killian Hayes (hip) out
  • PG Delon Wright (groin) out

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Knicks at Pistons: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 111, Pistons 104

Money line (ML)

Situationally, this is a terrible spot for the KNICKS (-105) as New York played last night, and this will be its fourth game in six nights. Detroit has a winning ATS record, and the robotic sharp play is to fade an unproven Knicks team that could be on tired legs.

However, there’s real excitement around this Knicks team with Julius Randle getting selected to his first All-Star team, and if the Knicks win this game, they’ll be above .500 this deep into the season for the first time in years.

There are a lot of fair questions about New York’s legitimacy as a playoff contender, but the Knicks are on fire, and I’d rather follow that momentum than fade it. BET the KNICKS (-105) for 1.5 units.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS unless the number gets bet up to the Knicks +2.5. Despite the rest factor, there are a couple of ATS trends that support New York in this spot including the Knicks covering seven of their last eight against losing teams and the Pistons being 0-4 ATS in their last four as a favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

Slight lean on the Over 210.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit, but I much prefer the sides over the total in Knicks-Pistons. But, this total opened at 215 for a reason, and I am nervous this game will bust several of the Under trends both teams have.

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Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Indiana Pacers at New York Knicks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (16-17) host the Indiana Pacers (15-16) Saturday at Madison Square Garden for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Pacers-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Indiana lost at the Boston Celtics as 2.5-point road underdogs Friday for a second consecutive loss. The Pacers are 3-7 overall and ATS over their last 10 games and have been surpassed by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference standings.

New York has alternated wins and losses in the past five games with its previous outing being a 140-121 home victory over the Sacramento Kings Thursday. The Knicks are trending up as they are currently tied for the 5-seed in the East. They’re 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games.

The Knicks upset the Pacers 106-102 Jan. 2 in their first meeting this season. Indiana is 4-2 overall in the last six meetings with New York but only 2-4 ATS.

Pacers at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:45 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pacers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Knicks +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pacers -1.5 (-110) | Knicks +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 218.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Pacers at Knicks: Key injuries

Pacers

  • SG Caris LeVert (medical condition) out
  • SF T.J. Warren (foot) out

Knicks

  • PG Elfrid Payton (hamstring) doubtful
  • C Mitchell Robinson (hand) out

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Pacers at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 112, Pacers 104

Money line (ML)

As long as the Knicks keep competing at this level, the intensity of the Garden is going to pick up as the season progresses.

At the moment, the Knicks are only allowed to fill the Garden at 10% capacity, but regardless they play much better at home. The Knicks are outscoring opponents by an average of 108.3-106.1 this season (compared to 101.4-102.8 in road games). These teams match up fairly well. However, New York’s edge on the glass will be the differentiator in this game.

The Knicks have the highest rebounding rate in February, which has led to them scoring the ninth-most second-chance points per game. The Pacers are 25th in rebounding rate this month and have given up the most second-chance points per game as well.

TAKE the KNICKS (+105) for 1.25 units.

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Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the spread unless it gets up to Knicks +2.5.

Over/Under (O/U)

GIMME UNDER 218.5 (-110) for a quarter-unit only because I prefer the side over the total and New York’s offense is starting to come together.

But, the Under has cashed in five of the last six meetings and the Knicks are 1-3 O/U in their past four games with the one outlier coming against the worst defense in the Association (Kings).

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Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors at New York Knicks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Golden State Warriors (16-15) visit the New York Knicks (15-16) Tuesday at Madison Square Garden for a 7:30 p.m. ET game. Below, we analyze the Warriors-Knicks odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

Golden State has been undersized and undermanned over the past couple of weeks but is hoping to get back one, if not two bigs. Despite losing their first two of a four-game road trip, the Warriors have kept their heads above water recently and are 4-3 in their past seven games.

The Knicks have been playing well under first-year head coach Tom Thibodeau and have won four of their last five entering Tuesday. New York’s defense has been stifling lately and has held opponents under 100 points in five of the last eight games.

The Warriors lost to the Knicks 119-104 in their first meeting this season, but that game was butchered by poor officiating, which included Draymond Green getting thrown out by a referee error for his second technical foul.

Warriors at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Warriors -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Knicks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Warriors -1.5 (-110) | Knicks +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 215.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Warriors at Knicks: Key injuries

Warriors

  • C Kevon Looney (ankle) questionable
  • C James Wiseman (wrist) questionable

Knicks

  • SG Austin Rivers (illness) questionable
  • C Mitchell Robinson (hand) out

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Warriors at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 112, Warriors 106

Money line (ML)

New York has played much better against top-10 defensively efficient teams, which the Knicks and Warriors both are. According to CleaningTheGlass.com, the Knicks are 5-4 in games with a plus-11.8-point spread differential in games against top-10 defenses, and the Warriors are 4-6 but are ranked only 26th in offensive efficiency.

TAKE the KNICKS (+100) for 1 unit.

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Against the spread (ATS)

STICK WITH THE MONEY LINE unless it gets up to Knicks +2.5, but there are plenty of situational trends to further highlight why this is a good spot for New York.

Golden State has struggled with Eastern Conference opponents (5-10 ATS with a minus-3.8-point spread differential) and has covered in only 36.7% of its road games this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

No one is that surprised New York has the lowest scoring defense and offense because of coach Thibs’ style, but the Warriors are much more efficient on defense than offense so far this season.

In fact, New York has gone under in an NBA-high 67.7% of its games, but Golden State is 5th in defensive rating, 4th in defensive effective field goal shooting and is 14-17 O/U itself.

BET OVER 215.5 (-110) for a half-unit.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at New York Knicks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (7-23) kick off a four-game road trip on Sunday. They take on the New York Knicks (14-16) Sunday night at 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Knicks NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:42 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Knicks -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +3.5 (-110) | Knicks -3.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Knicks: Key injuries

Timberwolves

  • G Jarrett Culver (ankle) out
  • G D’Angelo Russell (knee) out

Knicks

  • C Mitchell Robinson (hand) out

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Timberwolves at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 105, Timberwolves 99

Money line (ML)

The Knicks have won three of their last four and Minnesota has lost three in a row, seven of eight and nine of 11. At 3-12, they have the second-worst road record in the league. The Knicks are 7-6 at home. Here it is best to take the KNICKS (-160).

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Knicks are 16-14 ATS this season but Minnesota is also not bad. Despite the 7-23 record overall, they are 14-15-1 ATS. They have covered the spread in seven of their road games.

However, with only a 3.5-point spread, it is unreasonable to predict that the TWolves will lose by only a basket or less. Take the KNICKS -3.5 (-110).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Knicks score the fewest points and give up the fewest points in the league. Their Over percentage is the lowest in the league at 33.3%. Minnesota’s games go Under more than they go Over. There is only one way to go when the Knicks play. Take UNDER 216.5 (-110).

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New York Knicks at Orlando Magic odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s New York Knicks at Orlando Magic NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (14-15) will look to extend their three-game winning streak on Wednesday night when they take on the Orlando Magic (10-18). The game will be played at the Amway Center, with tip-off at 7 p.m. ET Below, we analyze the Knicks-Magic NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Knicks at Magic: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 10:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Knicks -190 (bet $190 to win $100) | Magic +155 (bet $100 to win $155)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Knicks -4.5 (-110) | Magic +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 209.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Knicks at Magic: Key injuries

Knicks

  • C Mitchell Robinson (hand) out

Magic

  • PF Al-Farouq Aminu (knee) questionable
  • SF James Ennis III (groin) questionable
  • SG Evan Fournier (back) questionable
  • PG Cole Anthony (ribs) out
  • PF Aaron Gordon (ankle) out

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Knicks at Magic: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 107, Magic 98

Money line (ML)

The Knicks have played surprisingly well as of late, winning their last three games. All three of those victories were by double-digits, too, covering the spread each time. The Magic, on the other hand, are only 2-8 in their last 10 games.

I like the KNICKS (-190) to win this one straight-up on the road, continuing their hot streak. They beat the Magic in January, 91-84, and while the score won’t be that low, the end result will be the same.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Knicks are a stellar 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games, which is far better than the Magic’s recent record (3-7). The Knicks made easy work of Washington, Atlanta, and Houston last week and they’ll continue that run against the Magic tonight.

I like the KNICKS -4.5 (-110) to cover on the road, which isn’t a terribly large number. They’re 6-1 ATS in their last seven games.

Over/Under (O/U)

These are two of the worst offenses in the NBA, ranking near the bottom of the league in points per game. While the Knicks have been scoring at a higher clip recently, the Magic have only topped 100 points twice in their last five games.

The total has gone Under in each of the Knicks’ last five road games. Take the UNDER 209.5 (-110) tonight as this shouldn’t be a high-scoring affair.

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Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s Atlanta Hawks at New York Knicks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Atlanta Hawks (11-15) visit the New York Knicks (13-15) Monday for a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off at Madison Square Garden. Below, we analyze the Hawks-Knicks NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Hawks at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:06 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Hawks -120 (bet $120 to win $100) | Knicks +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Hawks -1.5 (-110) | Knicks +1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 216.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Hawks at Knicks: Key injuries

Hawks

  • SG Bogdan Bogdanovic (knee) out
  • SF De’Andre Hunter (knee) out
  • PG Rajon Rondo (back) out
  • SG Tony Snell (Achilles) questionable

Knicks

  • PG Frank Ntilikina (health and safety protocols) out
  • C Mitchell Robinson (hand) out

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Hawks at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 106, Hawks 101

Money line (ML)

The KNICKS (+100) are a nice play at home as short dogs at even money. New York is coming off a solid 121-99 home win against Houston, and has won two straight and four of the past six. In the first meeting this season, New York picked up a 113-108 win in Atlanta Jan. 4.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The KNICKS +1.5 (-110) are a good play with the point and a half, although playing them straight up (on the money line) is a better value unless you feel the Hawks are going to win by one point and you need insurance.

The Knicks enter on a 3-0 ATS run and 5-1 ATS across the past six. Again, they won outright as 7.5-point underdogs in the first meeting in early January.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 216.5 (-105) is the way to go in this battle as the Under is 5-2 in the past seven for New York, and 7-3 across the past 10. The Knicks have registered just 103.4 PPG to rank 30th in the NBA, and they’re first in defensive scoring average at 103.3 PPG, defensive field-goal percentage allowed (43.1%) and defensive 3-pointer percentage (31.4%). While Atlanta has hit the Over in four straight, remember that the first meeting against New York hit the Under.

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Houston Rockets at New York Knicks at Host odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Houston Rockets at New York Knicks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Houston Rockets (11-14) hit the road for the first of three games, beginning with the New York Knicks (12-15) on Saturday night. Tipoff is at 8:05 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden.

Below, we analyze the Rockets-Knicks NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Rockets at Knicks: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rockets -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Knicks -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rockets +1.5 (-115) | Knicks -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 212.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Rockets at Knicks: Key injuries

Rockets

  • F P.J. Tucker (thigh) questionable
  • G John Wall (ankle) probable
  • G Victor Oladipo (foot) out
  • F Christian Wood (ankle) out
  • G Dante Exum (calf) out

Knicks

  • SG Allonzo Trier (illness) probable
  • C Mitchell Robinson (illness) probable
  • SF Moe Harkless (illness) probable
  • SG Damyean Dotson (illness) probable

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Rockets at Knicks: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Knicks 105, Rockets 99

Money line (ML)

The Rockets have lost four in a row and are now down Oladipo and Tucker. Tucker is their most important defensive player. The Knicks, who won Friday night, had won two, lost two and won two in the previous six. New York is 5-6 at home, and the Rockets are 6-8 on the road. But the Knicks are the healthier team – so lean that way. Take the KNICKS -110. 

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Against the spread (ATS)

The Knicks are 14-13 ATS this season but have covered the spread in four of their last five games. The Rockets, losers of five of their last six games, has lost by an average of 16.6 points in those games. The Knicks allow the fewest points per game in the league, and the Rockets are one of the lowest-scoring teams in the league, ranking 23rd in scoring. Take the KNICKS +1.5 (-120).

Over/Under (O/U)

The Knicks have the lowest Over percentage in the league at 29.6%. Houston’s is just above that at 33.3%. The Knicks have the league’s lowest-scoring offense and allow the fewest points in the game defensively. Take UNDER 212.5 POINTS (-110).

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New York Knicks at Miami Heat odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Knicks at Miami Heat NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (11-14) meet the Miami Heat (9-14) Tuesday for the second of their home/away miniseries at American Airlines Arena. The tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Heat NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Miami took the first game with New York Sunday 109-103 at Madison Square Garden as 5.5-point favorites. It was a seesaw game that saw 12 lead changes, and while the Knicks covered the closing line technically, a last-second layup by New York SF Julius Randle helped some Knicks bettors cash a backdoor cover.

The Knicks’ loss snapped a two-game win streak, and they’re 3-3 straight-up (3-3 against the spread) in the last six games. The Heat are on a two-game win streak and are also 3-3 SU and ATS in their last six games. Miami’s victory also moved it to 5-1 SU and ATS in the last six meetings with New York.

Knicks at Heat: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:30 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Knicks +200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Heat -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +6.5 (-110) | Heat -6.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 208.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Knicks at Heat: Key injuries

Knicks

  • PG Derrick Rose (non-injury related) questionable
  • C Nerlens Noel (knee) questionable

Heat

  • PG Goran Dragic (ankle) out
  • SG Avery Bradley (calf) out
  • SF Maurice Harkless (thigh) out

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Knicks at Heat: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Heat 114, Knicks 110

Money line (ML)

PASS with a lean on Knicks (+200) because I like what I saw Sunday out of them, but I’m still holding onto my Heat-as-a-contender stock, and they need to beat sub-.500 teams.

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Against the spread (ATS)

New York has the size and defense to protect the paint and force Miami to make difficult jump shots. What the Knicks lack are players who can create their own shots, and the backcourt in particular, is a real weakness for them. Aside from Knicks SG Alec Burks, the only other guard to make a three was SG R.J. Barrett (1-of-3 from three), and no guard shot above 40%.

My read is we are due for a bounce-back performance from the Knicks backcourt, who should improve once they get newly acquired PG Derrick Rose into the rotation. There isn’t a lot of defense in Miami’s backcourt, and New York just needs to capitalize on wide-open attempts, which they will Tuesday.

BET KNICKS +6.5 (-110) for 1 unit.

Over/Under (O/U)

Though Sunday’s Knicks-Heat game went Over the total by just five points, that number was too low and so is today’s 208.5 total. The Heat don’t defend behind the arc well—29th in opponent’s 3-pointers attempted per game and 22nd in 3-point defense—so if just two of the Knicks’ guards can chip in Tuesday, this should easily go Over.

TAKE OVER 208.5 (-115) for a half-unit.

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Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

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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New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s New York Knicks at Chicago Bulls NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Knicks (9-12) travel to meet the Chicago Bulls (7-11) at United Center Monday for an 8 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Knicks-Bulls NBA odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Knicks at Bulls: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Knicks +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Bulls -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Knicks +4.5 (-110) | Bulls -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 217.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Knicks at Bulls: Key injuries

Knicks

  • C Nerlens Noel (groin) questionable

Bulls

  • C Wendell Carter Jr. (quadriceps) out
  • SF Otto Porter Jr. (back) questionable

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Knicks at Bulls: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bulls 115, Knicks 110

Money line (ML)

The Bulls (-180) are a risky play at this price, as I’d rather just lay the points which is less costly. Chicago is coming off a 123-122 loss to the shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers Sunday. The Knicks are an equally risky proposition, as they are coming off a 14-point drubbing at home against the Los Angeles Clippers. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

The BULLS -4.5 (-110) aren’t catching a lot of points here, but I’d rather go lightly on the spread than try and figure out a straight-up winner between two mediocre squads. Chicago lost by one at home Saturday, but at least it’s rested a bit and hasn’t had to travel.

New York just played on its home floor Sunday afternoon, and then traveled to Chitown. Advantage Bulls.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 217.5 (-110) is the best play on the board in this game. Chicago enters on a 5-2 Over run in the past seven at home, and 7-3 in its past 10 games overall. The Over has also connected in seven of the previous 10 meetings between these teams on the west side of Chicago.

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