Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks ATS Prediction 01/01/20

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The Portland Trail Blazers (14-20) will travel to Madison Square Garden to meet the New York Knicks (9-24). The Knicks opened as 4-point underdogs. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 222 points and it gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks Betting Odds

The last time the Knicks were in action, they covered the 3-point spread against the Washington Wizards, 107-100. The Trail Blazers, meanwhile, were beat by the Phoenix Suns, 122-116, and failed to cover as 4-point underdogs. The New York game finished 20.5 points under the projected point total of 227.5, while the Portland game finished 5.5 points over the projected point total of 232.5.

The Knicks held the Wizards to an effective field goal percentage of 0.396 (below their season average of 0.532) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (23.9 vs. 23.7). Portland, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 8.1). Julius Randle had a good game for New York, putting up 30 points, 16 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Portland was lifted by Hassan Whiteside, who had 16 points and 22 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Whiteside led the Trail Blazers to a 115-87 win. He registered a double-double with 17 points and 15 rebounds. Portland covered as a 9-point favorite and the two teams combined to score 202 points, which was well under the projected point total of 223.5. Portland launched 41 three pointers, making 17 of them (41.5 percent), while New York was just 7-38 (18.4 percent).

Trail Blazers games have a slight tendency to finish over the projected point total (50.0 percent). Portland heads into the game with records of 14-20 straight up (SU) and 13-19-2 against the spread (ATS).

Vegas has a tendency to set the total high when the Knicks are involved, as 20 of their 34 games have ended under the total. Additionally, New York is 9-24 SU and 16-16-1 ATS.

Expect New York to own the offensive glass in this battle. The Knicks rank first in offensive rebounding percentage (25.2 percent), while Portland ranks 26th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.6 percent).

Portland Trail Blazers at New York Knicks Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Trail Blazers, ATS Winner – Trail Blazers, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Knicks rank 18th in points off turnovers per game (16.8) while the Trail Blazers rank 29th (14.0).
  • New York averages 14.8 second chance points per game, which ranks second in the NBA. Portland ranks 29th in second chance points allowed per game (15.6).
  • The Trail Blazers rank 14th in fast break points per game (13.0) while the Knicks rank 28th (10.0).
  • New York ranks second in points allowed in the paint per game (42.1) while Portland ranks 15th (47.6).
  • Portland averages 33.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. New York ranks 26th in three pointers allowed per game (35.5).
  • The Knicks average 46.2 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the NBA. The Trail Blazers rank 28th in rebounds allowed per game (47.7).
  • The Knicks rank 16th in steals per game (7.7) while the Trail Blazers rank 28th (5.9).
  • New York is 28th in the league with 20.9 assists per game while Portland is 29th with 19.8 assists per game.
  • Portland ranks third in blocks per game (6.5) while New York ranks 19th (4.7).
  • When holding opponents under 100 points, New York is 2-1 and Portland is 3-0.
  • The Knicks are 8-15 when they reach the century mark, while the Trail Blazers are 14-15.
  • Portland is 7-9-1 ATS on the road, while New York is 6-9-1 ATS at home.
  • The total has gone under in 9 of the Trail Blazers’ 17 road games, while 11 of the Knicks’ 16 home games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Knicks are 2-3 ATS over their last five games, while the Trail Blazers are 0-4-1.
  • In their last five games, New York has 3 unders and 2 overs, while Portland has 3 overs and 2 unders.
  • The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 8.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Trail Blazers have scored an average of 111.6 points per game (1.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 115.8 points per game (1.8 above their season average).