Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks Picks and Predictions March 12th 2025

Portland Trail Blazers vs New York Knicks March 12th 2025

At 10:00 ET, the Knicks (-180) will travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers (+150) in a non-conference matchup. New York is currently favored by 4 points, and the over/under line is set at 226.5.

Portland is currently on a 4-game losing streak and sits 12th in the Western Conference. The Knicks are 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 41-23.

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Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Key Information

• Sport: NBA
• Teams: New York Knicks at Portland Trail Blazers
• Where: Portland at Moda Center
• Date: Wednesday, March 12th
• Betting Odds NY -4, NY -180 | POR +150 O/U 226.5

The Knicks Can Win If…

The Knicks improved to 41-23 on the season with a dominant 133-104 win over the Kings on Monday. New York, favored by 1.5 points, covered the spread with ease, winning by 29 points. The total score of 237 points exceeded the over/under line of 223.5 by 13.5 points.

New York jumped out to a 37-22 lead after the 1st quarter, but the Kings responded with a 10-0 run, closing the gap to 46-38. The Knicks regained control, outscoring Sacramento 37-26 in the 3rd quarter and entered the 4th with a 103-77 lead, finishing the game strong by winning the final quarter 30-27.

The Knicks’ offense was firing on all cylinders in their 133-104 win over the Kings, shooting 53.6% from the field and hitting 22 threes at a 55% clip. Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 26 points, while OG Anunoby added 24, and Miles McBride contributed 21, hitting 4 threes at 80% efficiency.

McBride was a standout in the 1st quarter, scoring 15 points, while Anunoby poured in 13 in the 3rd. Landry Shamet also made a late impact, scoring 10 of his 13 points in the 4th quarter.

The Knicks put together a strong defensive performance on Monday, holding the Kings to 104 points. New York gave up 22 points in the 1st quarter, 29 in the 2nd, 26 in the 3rd, and 27 in the 4th.

They limited Sacramento to 41% shooting overall and just 29% from three-point range, with the Kings hitting only 10 threes. The Knicks also recorded 13 steals in the game.

• Through their last five road games, New York has an ATS record of just 2-3. However, their overall record was 3-2 while averaging 113 points per game.
• The last ten games that New York was favored, they have an ATS mark of 3-7 while going 8-2 straight up.
• Over their last three games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 1-2 and are 1-2 vs. the spread.

The Trail Blazers Can Win If…

The Trail Blazers fell to 28-38 on the season after a 130-120 road loss to the Warriors on Monday. Portland entered the game as +12 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 250, surpassing the over/under line of 236.5 by 13.5 points.

Portland struggled early, falling behind 68-49 at halftime. They fought back in the third quarter, outscoring Golden State 43-34, but couldn’t close the gap in the fourth, as both teams scored 28 points in the final period.

Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 34 points and 16 rebounds, hitting 5 threes at 71.4% in their 130-120 loss to the Warriors. Anfernee Simons added 32 points, connecting on 6 threes at 60% efficiency.

Portland made 18 threes, shooting 42.9% from deep and 48.4% overall. Avdija scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while Simons added 13 in the 3rd and 10 more in the 4th.

The Trail Blazers struggled defensively against the Warriors, giving up 130 points on 52% shooting. Portland allowed 35 points in the 1st quarter and 34 in the 3rd, with Golden State scoring at least 28 points in every quarter.

Portland’s defense also had issues defending the three, as the Warriors hit 21 threes on 51% shooting. The Trail Blazers sent Golden State to the line 21 times, where they made 19 free throws. Defensively, Portland recorded 9 steals and 5 blocks.

• Portland has a 1-4 record in their last five home games. In this stretch, they averaged 115 points per game while allowing 120. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-2.
• The last three games that Portland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
• In their last five games, the Trail Blazers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.

The Lean

As the underdogs with a spread of +4, we recommend going with the Trail Blazers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 226.5 and our model has the Knicks and Trail Blazers finishing with a combined 227 points. Our pick is to take the over.

Knicks Look to Build Momentum as Blazers Desperately Seek a Turnaround

The New York Knicks snapped their three-game losing streak in dominant fashion, torching the Sacramento Kings 133-104 with hot shooting and solid defense. Now, they look to keep the momentum going on Wednesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, who are fighting to stay in the Western Conference play-in race.

Knicks Adjusting Without Jalen Brunson

New York entered its game against Sacramento without All-Star guard Jalen Brunson, who is sidelined with a sprained right ankle. Instead of folding, the Knicks stepped up collectively, hitting 22 of 40 from three-point range while holding the Kings to 41.9 percent shooting from the field.

“We turned defense into offense and played fast,” Knicks swingman Josh Hart said. “We got extremely skilled guys, and I think playing fast, especially with (Brunson) out, fits us very well. That’s something that we’re trying to do.”

Karl-Anthony Towns led the way with 26 points and nine rebounds, while OG Anunoby stuffed the stat sheet with 24 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, and five steals.

Meanwhile, Miles “Deuce” McBride stepped into a bigger role and responded with 21 points and seven assists, going 4 of 5 from deep after struggling in the previous game.

“We’re not replacing Jalen individually. We can’t,” Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau said. “But we can do it collectively. If we play like that, we’ll have a chance.”

The Knicks are now third in the Eastern Conference and looking to close their five-game road trip strong before returning home.

Blazers’ Play-In Hopes Hanging by a Thread

The Trail Blazers are in 12th place in the West, five games behind the 10th-seeded Dallas Mavericks, who currently occupy the final play-in spot. The Phoenix Suns are also ahead of them, meaning Portland has an uphill battle with only 17 games left in the season.

Making matters worse, Portland has lost four straight games and is coming off a 130-120 road loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday.

Deni Avdija put the team on his back with a career-high 34 points and 16 rebounds after returning from a quadriceps injury.

“He just continues to get better,” Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said. “He laid it on the line for sure. I probably overplayed him, but we needed everything that he had. He gave us everything of what he had. He always does.”

Avdija recently posted his first career triple-double in a loss to Cleveland, proving that he’s emerging as a legitimate offensive threat.

Anfernee Simons also had a big night against Golden State, scoring 32 points, but the Blazers’ turnover issues proved costly. Portland committed 19 turnovers, including 16 Golden State steals, leading to easy transition buckets for the Warriors.

“Our turnovers cost us,” Billups said. “Seemed like every time we turned it over, they scored every single time. And that’s a little deflating.”

Portland could be without key forward Jerami Grant (knee), who is doubtful to play on Wednesday.

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Matchup Outlook: Knicks Seeking a Sweep

New York has won the last three meetings against Portland and will have a chance to sweep the season series when the teams meet again on March 30 at Madison Square Garden.

For the Blazers, this game is a must-win if they want to remain in the play-in race. Meanwhile, the Knicks are finding ways to win without Brunson, and if they keep shooting like they did against Sacramento, Portland’s defense will have its hands full.

Tip-off is set for Wednesday night at Moda Center.