Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/30

The Portland Trail Blazers will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Friday, January 30, 2026. The game will be broadcast on KUNP at 7:30 PM. The Trail Blazers hold a record of 23-25 this season, while the Knicks stand at 29-18.

Portland has faced challenges recently, losing their last three games. Interim head coach Tiago Splitter will aim to change that. On the other hand, the Knicks are on a four-game winning streak and have performed well at home with an 18-6 record. Head coach Mike Brown will look to continue their momentum.

Trail Blazers vs Knicks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks
  • Venue: Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Friday, January 30, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Knicks -7.5 (-110), Trail Blazers +7.5 (-112), Knicks MoneyLine -291, Trail Blazers MoneyLine +237, Over/Under 227

Portland Trail Blazers Team Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers have struggled in their recent games. They have lost their last three games against the Wizards, Celtics, and Raptors. In these games, their shooting percentage has been under 42%, which has impacted their performance.

Shaedon Sharpe has been a bright spot for the Blazers, scoring 31 points against the Wizards. Donovan Clingan also showed strong performance with 20 rebounds in the same game. These players will need to continue their efforts to help the team improve.

Injuries have been a challenge for the Blazers this season. Key players like Damian Lillard and Robert Williams III have been out or are questionable. The team needs to adjust and find ways to win despite these setbacks.

New York Knicks Team Preview

The New York Knicks have been on a winning streak recently. They secured a win against the Toronto Raptors with a score of 119-92. Mikal Bridges led the team with 30 points, shooting 80% from the field.

Jalen Brunson has been a key player for the Knicks. He averages 27.6 points per game and leads the team in assists with 6.0 per game. Karl-Anthony Towns also contributes significantly with 20.2 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.

The Knicks rank high in several areas this season. They are second in rebounds per game and third in three-point percentage. However, they allow opponents to make many three-pointers, ranking 25th in that category.

BTB Betting Pick

The Knicks are favored by 7.5 points against the Trail Blazers. The Knicks score 117.5 points per game and allow 112.6 points. The Trail Blazers score 115.5 points per game and allow 117.4 points. Given these stats, a projected score might be Knicks 118, Trail Blazers 111. The Knicks should cover the spread.

The total for the game is set at 227 points. The Knicks and Trail Blazers combine for an average of 233 points per game. The Knicks have a strong defense, but the Trail Blazers’ high pace could lead to more scoring. The over is a reasonable pick.