Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks Prediction, Odds, NBA Picks [1/9/2024]

NBA action continues on Tuesday at 7:30PM ET as the Portland Trail Blazers look to defy the odds against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Tuesday's Trail Blazers vs. Knicks matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Trail Blazers vs. Knicks Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Trail Blazers and Knicks 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NBA predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Knicks an 84% chance of beating the Trail Blazers, and our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 120-108.

According to our model, the Trail Blazers (+12.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 229-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Trail Blazers vs. Knicks Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Trail Blazers	Knicks
Spread	+12.5 (-105)	-12.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+570	-800
Total	o229 (-112)	u229 (-108)

• The Knicks are -12.5 favorites versus the Trail Blazers, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Trail Blazers (+12.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Knicks at -800. That means you can risk $800 to win $100 for a total payout of $900 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Trail Blazers at +570, where you can bet $100 to profit $570, earning a total payout of $670 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 229 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -112, as well as the best odds for the Under at -108.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NBA odds and lines.

Trail Blazers vs. Knicks Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Trail Blazers +12.5	-105
Moneyline	Trail Blazers	+570
Total	Under 229	-108

While the Knicks are more likely to win the game, taking the Trail Blazers moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Dimers' NBA best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Trail Blazers vs. Knicks Player Props

NBA prop bets are a popular way to wager on Tuesday's Portland vs. New York matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome.

We uss the best information available to project key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers.

Anfernee Simons is expected to lead the way for the Trail Blazers with 20 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to have 29 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists for the Knicks.

Trail Blazers Prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Anfernee Simons	20	2	4	3
Jerami Grant	19	3	3	2
Scoot Henderson	15	3	7	1
Shaedon Sharpe	14	4	3	2
Malcolm Brogdon	13	3	5	2

Knicks Prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers for the Knicks:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM
Jalen Brunson	29	5	7	3
Julius Randle	26	9	6	2
OG Anunoby	16	4	2	2
Donte DiVincenzo	13	4	3	3
Josh Hart	9	8	3	1

For more help with your NBA prop betting, check out the best NBA trends for today's games.

Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of the Trail Blazers vs. Knicks on Tuesday January 9, 2024.

Trail Blazers vs. Knicks Game Information

Tuesday's action between the Knicks and Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks
• Date: Tuesday January 9, 2024
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: Madison Square Garden

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Conclusion

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