Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 3/30/25
At 6:00 ET, the Knicks (-355) will host the Trail Blazers (+284) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line for this game is 221.5 points.
Portland is currently on a three-game losing streak and sits 12th in the Western Conference with a record of 32-42. New York is favored by 8.5 points and is 46-27 on the season, which is good for 3rd in the East.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +8.5
This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 6:00 ET on Sunday, March 30th.
WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 113-98 in favor of the Trail Blazers.
- Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.
- From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.1% and knocking down 15 threes.
Can Portland Secure a Road Victory?
Portland’s 128-107 loss to the Kings on Thursday dropped their record to 32-42 for the season. The Trail Blazers were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The combined score of 235 points exceeded the O/U line of 227.5 by 7.5 points.
Portland fell behind early, trailing 36-27 after the 1st quarter and 68-50 at halftime. They matched the Kings 32-32 in the 3rd quarter but couldn’t close the gap in the 4th, where they were outscored 28-25.
The Trail Blazers struggled offensively in their loss to the Kings, shooting just 39.8% from the field. Their three-point shooting was also below average at 32%, despite hitting 16 threes in the game.
Deni Avdija led Portland with 24 points, including 12 in the first quarter, and hit 4 threes at a 57.1% rate. Shaedon Sharpe added 22 points, scoring 7 in the 4th quarter, while Anfernee Simons contributed 20 points, with 5 in each quarter.
The Trail Blazers struggled defensively on Thursday, giving up 128 points to the Kings while allowing 36 points in the 1st quarter and 32 in both the 2nd and 3rd. Portland’s defense tightened up slightly in the 4th, where they allowed 28 points.
Portland allowed Sacramento to shoot 64% from the field, but they limited the Kings to 10 made threes on 37% shooting from deep. The Blazers sent the Kings to the line 27 times, where they made 22 free throws. Defensively, Portland recorded 11 steals and 3 blocks.
Can the Knicks Deliver Being Favored at Home?
The Knicks improved to 46-27 on the season with a 116-107 win over the Bucks on Friday. New York, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only picked up the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 223.5 went over the pre-game line of 218.5.
New York jumped out to a 25-19 lead after the 1st quarter and extended their lead by scoring 35 points in the 2nd quarter. Despite being outscored 24-21 in the 3rd, the Knicks entered the 4th quarter with an 81-73 lead and held on by edging the Bucks 35-34 in the final period.
OG Anunoby’s 20-point explosion in the 4th quarter helped the Knicks to a 116-107 win over the Bucks, as he finished with 31 points despite shooting 42.9% from the field and 30% from three. Mikal Bridges contributed 26 points, with 15 coming in the 2nd quarter, shooting 50% overall.
The Knicks hit 12 threes at a 36.4% rate, with a team field goal percentage of 48.4%. Delon Wright added 10 of his 12 points in the 1st quarter, while Josh Hart and Landry Shamet each chipped in 13 points, with Shamet scoring 6 in the final period.
Despite giving up 107 points, the Knicks’ defense did enough to secure the win over the Bucks. They had strong efforts in the 1st and 3rd quarters, allowing just 19 and 24 points, respectively, but struggled in the 2nd and 4th, giving up 30 and 34 points. Milwaukee shot 54% from the field, including 39% from three with 13 made threes.
New York sent the Bucks to the line 19 times, where they hit 12 free throws. The Knicks controlled the boards, allowing just 3 offensive rebounds while grabbing 30 defensive boards. They also added 12 steals and 1 block.