With the season heating up, the New York Knicks host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night with hopes of having a great game for bettors. New York is hoping to continue their hot streak, while the Trail Blazers are trying to stop their three-game losing streak.
Today’s game could help the Knicks continue their winning streak after a rough stretch of games in the Eastern Conference. New York’s home record has been solid this season, and could continue against a team that has been putrid on the road.
While the Knicks are trying to continue their hot streak, the Trail Blazers are trying to stop the bleeding of a three-game losing streak. The Portland Trail Blazers have been having a nightmare season off the court, and hope that it won’t spill over to Madison Square Garden.
Game Details
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
TV/Streaming: BlazerVision, KUNP 16, MSG Network, League Pass
Odds: (NYK -295, New York -7.5, o/u 227.5)
Team Form & Recent Results
New York Knicks Recent Form
- Won four straight and won five of ten games, with a win against the Raptors on Wednesday.
- 15th in FG%, 9th in PPG, 2nd in rebounds, 10th in assists.
- New York is looking to keep their momentum with the current four-game winning streak.
- Jalen Bruson scored 13 points, one rebound, and four assists.
- Coming off a strong win, with Mikal Bridges scoring 30 in the winning effort.
Portland Trail Blazers Recent Form
- Losers of three straight, with losing momentum in the Western Conference play-in race.
- Portland is in 9th place in the Western Conference, with a 23-25 record despite its losing streak.
- Portland currently is ranked 18th in PPG, 7th in pace, and 28th in FG%.
- Losers of three straight against the Celtics, Wizards, and Raptors.
Key Storylines
- For the Portland Trail Blazers, they will be without Kris Murray, Duop Reath, Scoot Henderson, and Matisse Thybulle, while the New York Knicks will not lose anyone, except Josh Hart and Miles McBride, who are game-time decisions.
- The Trail Blazers stars, Deni Avdija, Blake Wesley, and Robert Williams, will be game-time decisions, while Hart and McBride will be GTD for the Knicks.
- The Trail Blazers are hoping to end their three-game losing streak in the Garden, while the Knicks are hoping to keep their winning streak alive and stay atop the Eastern Conference.
- With the Knicks being hot right now, they have been playing well against solid teams in their last five games, while the Blazers have lost three straight against two .500 teams and a bottom-feeder.
- Las Vegas is focusing on the Knicks to cover due to being the hotter team and having a strong roster over the Trail Blazers, who are struggling right now.
Players to Watch
New York Knicks
- Mikal Bridges
- The New York Knicks star guard is heating up with a 30-point game on Wednesday, along with three double-digit points in his last five games.
- Scored 30 points, one rebound, and four assists in the win on Wednesday.
Portland Trail Blazers
- Shaedon Sharpe
- Sharpe has been emerging as a star for the Trail Blazers with multiple double-digit scoring games in his last ten games.
- The Trail Blazers star scored 31 points and had four rebounds in the loss against the Wizards.
Matchup Breakdown
Offense vs. Defense
The New York Knicks are getting hot at the right time, with four wins in a row against strong opponents. New York’s win against the Raptors was a strong win, with Karl Anthony-Towns and Bridges contributing to the win against Toronto. The Knicks have been a strong rebounding team, and it could contribute against the Trail Blazers’ defense, while also being a strong offensive rebounding team.
While the Knicks are getting back on their feet after a rough stretch, the Portland Trail Blazers are going through a troubling season. With the drama outside the court, with scandals and other issues, the Trail Blazers are a solid defensive team ranked around 18th in the league. While the Knicks’ offense could overpower them, the Trail Blazers could have a solid game against the Knicks’ inconsistent shooting.
Coaching / Strategy Notes
For the New York Knicks to win, they need to win the rebound game, with both teams being on top of offensive rebounding. New York, with KAT and hopefully a healthy Hart, could have a solid game in the rebounding game against the Portland Trail Blazers and hopefully improve their defense against their top guards.
While the Knicks are hoping to improve their winning streak, the Portland Trail Blazers need to win the defensive battle against the Knicks. For the Blazers to win, they need Sharpe to carry the offense with Avdija potentially out for the night. While the Blazers’ offense isn’t special, they could make the game interesting to bettors against a weak Knicks defense.
Prediction
Prediction: New York Knicks 131, Portland Trail Blazers 100
How to Watch
- TV channel/Local broadcasts: BlazerVision, KUNP 16, MSG Network,
- Streaming: NBA League Pass
- Radio: SiriusXM
FAQ SECTION
Q: What time is the [New York Knicks] vs. [Portland Trail Blazers] game?
A: [The game will be on at 7:30 PM Eastern time for fans on the East Coast]
Q: Who is favored to win?
A: [The New York Knicks are the favorites due to their hot streak and winning four straight against a struggling Trail Blazers roster.]
Q: Where is the game being played?
A: [Madison Square Garden, New York, NY]
Q: What are the betting odds?
A: [NYK -295, New York -7.5, o/u 227.5]
Conclusion
While the Portland Trail Blazers have a solid roster, the injuries could prevent them from winning against the Knicks tonight. New York is getting healthy, and they are playing well against bottom feeders and strong rosters.
The win against the Raptors is improving the Knicks‘ morale, and they could play well against the Portland Trail Blazers tonight. While there’s a chance, the Knicks won’t cover, due to the roster being inconsistent in shooting, they will this game against the Trail Blazers to continue their winning streak.
