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The New York Knicks (9-9) host the Portland Trail Blazers (10-8), with the matchup beginning at 7:30 PM ET from Madison Square Garden on Friday, November 25, 2022. The Knicks are 3.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under is 217.5 points for the matchup.
How to bet Knicks vs. Trail Blazers
New York Knicks vs. Portland Trail Blazers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 3.5 points, with bookmakers listing the Knicks as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, the Knicks have -160 odds to pick up the win, while the Trail Blazers are listed at +137 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 217.5 points.
Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Friday, November 25, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ROOT
- Location: New York City, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Betting Trends
The Knicks are 8-10-0 against the spread this year. New York has been victorious in four of the six contests it has been chosen as favorites in this season. The Knicks have hit the over in 50% of their opportunities this year (nine times in 18 games with a set point total).
The Trail Blazers are 11-6-1 against the spread this season. Portland has won 53.8% of the games this season it was the underdog on the moneyline (7-6). Trail Blazers games this year have hit the over 38.9% of the time (seven out of 18 games with a set point total).
Potential Starting Lineups and Key Players
Knicks
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Randle | 18 | 20.8 | 8.8 | 3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2 |
| Jalen Brunson | 18 | 20.8 | 3.4 | 6.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| RJ Barrett | 18 | 18.3 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 1.5 |
| Cameron Reddish | 16 | 9.3 | 1.9 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Immanuel Quickley | 18 | 9.1 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 1.2 |
Trail Blazers
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damian Lillard | 11 | 26.3 | 4.3 | 7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 3.4 |
| Anfernee Simons | 16 | 22.8 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 1 | 0.2 | 3.9 |
| Jerami Grant | 17 | 19.7 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.6 |
| Jusuf Nurkic | 15 | 14.1 | 9.9 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Josh Hart | 18 | 9.6 | 8.1 | 4.3 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
Knicks: Cameron Reddish: Questionable (Groin), Mitchell Robinson: Questionable (Knee), Derrick Rose: Questionable (Toe)
Trail Blazers: Drew Eubanks: Questionable (Back), Damian Lillard: Out (Calf), Keon Johnson: Out (Hip), Olivier Sarr: Out (Wrist), Gary Payton: Out (Abdomen)
What you need to know about the New York Knicks
New York is 14th in the NBA with 113.3 points per game so far this year. At the other end, it ranks 24th with 115.5 points allowed per contest. The Knicks are posting 121.7 points per game in home games. On the road, they are averaging 108 points per contest. The Knicks’ offense has been worse over their last 10 games, putting up 112.8 points a contest compared to the 113.3 they’ve averaged this season.
New York ranks second-worst in the NBA with a 31.6% shooting percentage from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, it is sinking 10.9 treys per game (24th-ranked in league). Of the shots taken by the Knicks in 2022-23, 62.4% of them have been two-pointers (73.7% of the team’s made baskets) and 37.6% have been three-pointers (26.3%).
What you need to know about the Portland Trail Blazers
In 2022-23, Portland is 24th in the league offensively (109.2 points scored per game) and seventh defensively (109.2 points allowed). At home, the Trail Blazers average 114.3 points per game. On the road, they average 105.1. While the Trail Blazers are averaging 109.2 points per game in 2022-23, they have fallen short of that in their previous 10 games, tallying 105.9 points per contest.
Beyond the arc, Portland is 15th in the league in 3-pointers made per game (12). It is sixth in 3-point percentage at 38%. The Trail Blazers attempt 38% percent of their shots from behind the 3-point line, and 62% percent from inside it. In terms of makes, 31% of the Trail Blazers’ buckets are 3-pointers, and 69% are 2-pointers.
Our pick to win this game is the Knicks, and we expect that Trail Blazers will cover the spread (Knicks -3.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 217.5 points.
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