Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Friday January 30 2026
Blazers vs Knicks picks bring us a matchup where recent form, defensive trends, and situational angles all point in the same direction. New York has dominated this series, and Portland arrives at the end of a rough East Coast trip with its offense trending down. I am breaking this game down from a bettor’s point of view, and you can find more daily angles on my NBA picks page.
TLDR - Picks and Prediction
- Spread Pick: Knicks -7.5
- Total Pick: Under 225.5
- Projected Final Score: Knicks 114, Blazers 104
Stats to Know and Betting Trends for Blazers vs Knicks
- New York has won each of the last six meetings with Portland.
- The Knicks won 123-114 in Portland on January 11.
- New York has won and covered four straight games.
- The Knicks’ last six games have all stayed under the total.
- During that six-game stretch, New York has allowed just 95.7 points per game.
- Six of Portland’s last eight games have stayed under the total.
Odds and Line Movement
Current Odds
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Portland | +7.5 (-112) | Over 225.5 (-110) |
| New York | -7.5 (-108) | Under 225.5 (-110) |
Line Movement - Spread
| Date | Time | Portland | New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 29 | 06:55 PM | +7.5 (-112) | -7.5 (-108) |
| 01 29 | 08:57 PM | +7.5 (-110) | -7.5 (-110) |
| 01 29 | 10:16 PM | +7.5 (-112) | -7.5 (-108) |
Line Movement - Total
| Date | Time | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 29 | 06:55 PM | 227.5 (-106) | 227.5 (-114) |
| 01 30 | 03:51 AM | 226.5 (-114) | 226.5 (-106) |
| 01 30 | 04:26 AM | 225.5 (-110) | 225.5 (-110) |
Blazers vs Knicks Game Preview and Analysis
This matchup lines up well for New York. The Knicks are playing their best defense of the season and just handled Toronto on the road by 27 points. Over their last six games, they have consistently slowed opponents down and forced low-efficiency possessions.
Portland comes in on the third game of an East Coast trip that has not gone well. The Blazers have dropped three straight games to Toronto, Boston, and Washington, and their offense continues to struggle. Over the last ten games, Portland ranks 24th in offensive rating.
One area where Portland usually finds an edge is on the offensive glass. The Blazers rank near the top of the league in offensive rebounding rate, but New York is one of the few teams equipped to match that physicality. In the first meeting, the Knicks won the rebounding battle 13-7 on the offensive boards.
With New York controlling the glass, defending at a high level, and Portland missing several rotation players, this shapes up as another spot where the Knicks can build separation over four quarters.
Key Injuries and Notes for POR and NYK
- Miles McBride and Josh Hart are questionable for New York with ankle injuries.
- Kris Murray, Duop Reath, Scoot Henderson, and Matisse Thybulle are expected to be out for Portland.
- Robert Williams III and Deni Avdija are questionable for the Blazers.
Final Score Prediction
New York’s defense should dictate the pace and keep Portland from finding any sustained rhythm.
Final Score: Knicks 114, Blazers 104
ATS and Total Picks
- ATS Pick: Knicks -7.5
- Total Pick: Under 225.5