New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction 3/12/25 NBA Picks

Portland Trail Blazers Betting Preview 

The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Pistons and Warriors, and they play the Raptors, Wizards, and Grizzlies next. The Trail Blazers hope to avoid five straight losses for the first time since January 9-18. 

The Portland Trail Blazers are averaging 110.5 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 114.4 points on 47 percent shooting. Anfernee Simons is averaging 19.1 points and 2.8 rebounds, while Shaedon Sharpe is averaging 17.7 points and 4 rebounds. Deni Avdija is the third double-digit scorer and Deandre Ayton is grabbing 10.2 rebounds. The Portland Trail Blazers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77 percent from the free-throw line. The Portland Trail Blazers are allowing 36.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.

Why the Portland Trail Blazers will win

• The Trail Blazers have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Knicks have lost eight of their last 12 games as road favorites against Western Conference opponents following a win.
• The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games as favorites following a win.
• The Trail Blazers have covered the spread in 12 of their last 14 games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Why the New York Knicks will win

• The Trail Blazers have lost each of their last eight night games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have won each of their last eight games against teams that held a losing record.
• The Trail Blazers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
• The Knicks have covered the spread in four of their last five night games against Trail Blazers teams that held a losing record.

NY Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Injury Report 

The Trail Blazers won’t have Robert Williams III, Deandre Ayton, and Matisse Thybulle. Jerami Grant is doubtful with a knee injury.

The Knicks will continue to be without Ariel Hukporti. Jalen Brunson is out with an ankle injury.

NY Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers Prediction

The Knicks are getting another soft line because Brunson is out and it doesn’t make sense. We saw this when the Knicks played the Kings and that game was a bloodbath. The Knicks still have guys capable of leading the charge and guys who have been the first or second option in past teams. The Knicks are fine without Brunson, at least against bad teams. The Trail Blazers are a bad team and despite a strong month or so, they’re back to their losing ways. The line is too soft. Give me the Knicks in a comfortable road win.