Knicks vs Trail Blazers Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 14

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  • The Knicks (41-30) are -2.5 favorites vs. the Trail Blazers (31-38)
  • Total (Over/Under): 228.5 points
  • Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at 10:00pm EDT
  • Watch the game on ROOT Sports NW & MSG

The New York Knicks visit Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00pm EDT in Portland.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Knicks vs Trail Blazers Over/Under is 228.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 39-29 against the spread, while the Trail Blazers are 34-34 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-2.5 -110O 228.5 -105-150
Portland Trail Blazers +2.5 -110U 228.5 -105+125

Trail Blazers vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Tuesday‘s game with 55.4% confidence.

Trail Blazers vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Tuesday‘s game with 53.7% confidence.

These predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Knicks and Trail Blazers, plus recent team & player performances and defensive & offensive matchups over the last several NBA games.


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  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1H Spread in 51 of their last 74 games (+28.10 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Moneyline in 52 of their last 80 games (+26.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 away games (+21.30 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 40 of their last 63 games (+14.87 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 25 away games (+14.10 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 19 of their last 24 games at home (+13.13 Units / 48% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1H Moneyline in 39 of their last 84 games (+11.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 21 games (+8.27 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 14 games (+8.10 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games at home (+7.55 Units / 17% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 39-29 (+7.15 Units / 9.29% ROI).

  • 40-30 against the Moneyline (+7.4 Units / 6.98% ROI)
  • 35-33 against the Over for game total points (-1.3 Units / -1.69% ROI)
  • 33-35 against the Under for game total points (-5.5 Units / -7.14% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Trail Blazers have gone 34-34 (-3.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 31-37 against the Moneyline (-2.05 Units / -2.01% ROI)
  • 33-34 against the Over for game total points (-4.4 Units / -5.88% ROI)
  • 34-33 against the Under for game total points (-2.3 Units / -3.07% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 31 of their last 84 games (-23.38 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 82 games (-22.84 Units / -24% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the 4Q Moneyline in 34 of their last 84 games (-19.10 Units / -20% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 54 games (-17.65 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The Portland Trail Blazers have only covered the 4Q Spread in 36 of their last 84 games (-17.31 Units / -19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 32 of their last 82 games (-25.03 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 32 of their last 80 games (-22.85 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Moneyline in 33 of their last 80 games (-20.69 Units / -21% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 33 of their last 80 games (-20.06 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2H Moneyline in 28 of their last 67 games (-19.11 Units / -23% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers

The Knicks are 23-32 (.418) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent since the start of the 2021-22 season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Knicks are 1-15 (.062) when losing the rebounding margin by 10 or more since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .240

The Knicks are 28-49 (.364) when allowing 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2020-21 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .458

The Knicks are 15-40 (.273) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .358

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Portland Trail Blazers are 20-57 (.260) when losing the rebounding margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for sixth-worst among NBA teams. The New York Knicks have averaged 55.6 rebounds per game (8,451 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — third-highest among NBA teams.

The Portland Trail Blazers are 30-57 (.345) when they lose the turnover margin since the start of the 2021-22 season — sixth-worst among NBA teams. The New York Knicks have averaged 13.1 turnovers per game (1,988 turnovers/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — fifth-lowest among NBA teams.

The Portland Trail Blazers are 10-34 (.227) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for eighth-worst among NBA teams. The New York Knicks made 12.8 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — ninth-highest among NBA teams.

The Trail Blazers are 19-53 (.264) when their opponent attempts 25 or more free throws since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .460

Injury Report: Trail Blazers vs. KnicksTuesday‘s Game, Mar. 14

  • Justise Winslow (Trail Blazers): Winslow has not played since Dec. 21. No timetable has been announced for his return to action.
  • Ibou Badji (Trail Blazers): The Trail Blazers announced that Badji will have surgery on his left knee and is expected to miss eight weeks.
  • Jerami Grant (Trail Blazers): Grant is questionable for Tuesday’s (Mar 14) game against New York.
  • Damian Lillard (Trail Blazers): Lillard is questionable for Tuesday’s (Mar 14) game against New York.
  • Jalen Brunson (Knicks): Brunson is doubtful for Tuesday’s (Mar 14) game against Portland.

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 21.8 assists per game (4,893 assists/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 24.8

The Knicks have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (2,279 assists/ 1,473 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Knicks have averaged 22.3 assists per game (1,559 assists/70 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 25.1

The Knicks have an eFG% of 51% in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 53%

Portland Trail Blazers Offensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (1,662 assists/ 1,108 TOs) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.7

The Trail Blazers have averaged 20.9 points in the paint per game (4,644 points/222 games) in the second half since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 23.2

The Trail Blazers shot 39% from three (1,131/2,936) in the 2020-21 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 37%

The Trail Blazers have averaged 106.7 points per game (8,214 points/77 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 111.2

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 6.7 steals per game (1,502 steals/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Knicks have averaged 6.1 steals per game (425 steals/70 games) this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 36.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,611 rebounds/152 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Knicks have averaged 37.2 defensive rebounds per game (8,324 rebounds/224 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0

Portland Trail Blazers Defensive Stats & Trends

The Trail Blazers have averaged 34.1 defensive rebounds per game (5,109 rebounds/150 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.8

The Trail Blazers have averaged 33.6 defensive rebounds per game (2,288 rebounds/68 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Trail Blazers have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (491 blocks/113 games) on the road since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.6

The Trail Blazers have averaged 34.6 defensive rebounds per game (7,685 rebounds/222 games) since the start of the 2020-21 season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 36.0


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