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New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Picks and Predictions – January 11, 2026
The New York Knicks wrap up a short West Coast swing in Portland on Sunday night, taking on the struggling Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Tipoff is set for 9:00 PM ET. The Knicks (23-17) are holding firm in the top six of the Eastern Conference, while Portland (11-29) is buried near the bottom of the West and deep into a developmental year.
Oddsmakers have the Knicks as 4.5-point road favorites with a total of 231.5. That line reflects both New York’s current form and Portland’s defensive inefficiencies. The Blazers are just 4-6 ATS in their last 10, while the Knicks have quietly covered in six of their last nine.
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New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Odds
Here are the latest lines for Knicks vs Trail Blazers. Always monitor the latest NBA odds for updates ahead of tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | -187 | -4.5 (-111) | O 231.5 (-110) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | +157 | +4.5 (-110) | U 231.5 (-110) |
New York Knicks Betting Form
New York continues to thrive with defense and rebounding. They’ve won four of their last six, and even in losses, the effort level remains high. Tom Thibodeau’s group plays with a clear identity: low pace, physical defense, and controlling the glass. The Knicks rank top five in both offensive rebounding and second-chance points.
Jalen Brunson is the engine—creating offense in the halfcourt and closing games efficiently. Julius Randle’s play has stabilized as well, and role players like Donte DiVincenzo and Isaiah Hartenstein have given them quality minutes. The bench is limited in scoring, but the defensive consistency travels.
Health-wise, they’re relatively stable, but always check the New York Knicks injury report before betting. For full season trends and results, visit the New York Knicks team page.
Portland Trail Blazers Betting Form
The Blazers are stuck in a rebuild and continue to search for any kind of rhythm. They’ve dropped five of their last seven and are bottom five in both offensive and defensive efficiency. Anfernee Simons provides some shot creation, but without Malcolm Brogdon and Jerami Grant for stretches, Portland lacks the depth to compete for 48 minutes.
Scoot Henderson has shown some promise but still struggles with decision-making under pressure. The defense gives up high-quality looks from three, and the Blazers are among the league’s worst in turnover rate and defensive rebounding.
At home, they’ve been modestly better (10–12 ATS), but the gap in talent and structure remains wide in this matchup. Check the Portland Trail Blazers injury report for status on key players. For more stats and trends, visit the Portland Trail Blazers team page.
New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Matchup Breakdown
This matchup tilts heavily toward New York. The Knicks play slow, physical, mistake-free basketball, while Portland is young, erratic, and vulnerable on the glass. Second-chance points and paint scoring should favor New York by a wide margin.
The Blazers want to push pace, but they don’t have the transition defense to survive if the Knicks get clean runouts. Shot profile favors New York as well—they generate better looks inside and at the line, while Portland settles for tough jumpers and lives or dies by streaky shooting.
Notable angles:
- Knicks rank 3rd in offensive rebounding rate
- Trail Blazers rank 28th in turnover rate
- Knicks are 7–3 ATS in their last 10 vs sub-.500 teams
- Blazers allow 117.4 PPG (bottom five)
Unless Portland hits over 40% from deep or gets a career night from Simons, this is a tough spot.
New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Predictions and Best Bets
This is a fair line, but still offers value. The Knicks are built to beat bad teams—they rebound, defend, and don’t give possessions away. Portland just isn’t physical enough or deep enough to make up for their offensive inconsistency and defensive holes.
Lean Knicks -4.5. Even if it’s close early, the second half should break New York’s way as they grind down Portland’s bench. The total is trickier—both teams can go cold—but 231.5 feels slightly inflated given the Knicks’ slower pace and road control. Slight lean to the under.
Best Bet: Knicks -4.5 (-111).
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