The New York Knicks will try to run their winning streak to five games as they host the Portland Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden tonight.
New York’s defense has been on point over the past week after some earlier lapses, and I’m counting on that trend to continue as I back the Under in my Trail Blazers vs. Knicks predictions.
Find out more in my free NBA picks for Friday, January 30.
Trail Blazers vs Knicks prediction
Trail Blazers vs Knicks best bet: Under 224.5 (-110)
The New York Knicks recently went through a stretch in which they won just two of 11 games from New Year’s Eve through January 19. At the time, it seemed the lack of defense was the problem, with opponents averaging 117.2 ppg during that stretch.
New York has turned that around in a heartbeat ever since. The Knicks have won four in a row, with opponents averaging only 88.5 ppg in those contests, and three of the four have been held below 100 points.
Yes, those numbers are skewed by the ridiculous 120-66 win over the Brooklyn Nets last week, but the team does appear to be playing with renewed urgency.
That sets up a tough matchup for the Portland Trail Blazers. Portland might like to run the court, but they are near the bottom of the league in offensive efficiency (109.9), and have been held below 100 points in two of their last three games – all of which have gone to the Under.
Overall, the Knicks have now hit the Under in six straight games, while the Blazers have done so in four of their last five. But beyond the trends, it’s New York’s defensive effort that is likely to define this game.
I’m taking the Under tonight.
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Trail Blazers vs Knicks same-game parlay
I’m pairing the Under with the Knicks to cover in my SGP, as New York’s renewed defensive intensity has led it to cover in each of its last four games.
I’m also taking Mikal Bridges (16.0 ppg) to hit his scoring total of 15.5 points, as he’s hit that number in each of his last two games, including a 30-point performance against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.
Trail Blazers vs Knicks SGP
- Under 224.5
- Knicks -7.5
- Mikal Bridges Over 15.5 points
Our "from downtown" SGP: Dishing!
OG Anunoby is only averaging 2.3 assists per game this year, but has dished out at least three in three of his last four games during the Knicks’ winning streak.
Trail Blazers vs Knicks SGP
- Under 224.5
- Knicks -7.5
- Mikal Bridges Over 15.5 points
- OG Anunoby Over 2.5 assists
Trail Blazers vs Knicks odds
- Spread: Trail Blazers +7 (-110) | Knicks -7 (-110)
- Moneyline: Trail Blazers +222 | Knicks -270
- Over/Under: Over 227 (-110) | Under 227 (-110)
Trail Blazers vs Knicks betting trend to know
The Under is 6-0 in New York’s last six games overall. Find more NBA betting trends for Trail Blazers vs. Knicks.
How to watch Trail Blazers vs Knicks
| Location | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY |
| Date | Friday, January 30, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 7:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | BlazerVision, MSG Sportsnet |
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