Knicks vs Trail Blazers Prediction and NBA Tips - 31 January 2026
Last updated: Jan 30, 2026, 4:06PM | Published: Jan 30, 2026, 2:05PM
The New York Knicks will face the Portland Trail Blazers in NBA action at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, beginning at 11:30am AEDT.
With star players Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are up against a Trail Blazers team that includes Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Knicks vs Trail Blazers game, along with the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's New York vs Portland NBA game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Knicks a 72% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks vs Trail Blazers: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's NBA game at Madison Square Garden are shown below:
- Head to Head: Knicks $1.36, Trail Blazers $3.30
- Line: Knicks -7.5 ($1.95), Trail Blazers +7.5 ($1.87)
- Total (Over/Under 225 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Knicks at $1.36 and the Trail Blazers at $3.30.
The Knicks are listed as 7.5-point favourites against the Trail Blazers, with odds of $1.95 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Trail Blazers (+7.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.87.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 225 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Trail Blazers (+7.5) are predicted to cover the line 53% of the time, while the 225-point over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Knicks vs Trail Blazers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: New York at $1.36 with Bet365
- Line: Trail Blazers +7.5 at $1.87 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 225 at $1.91 with Bet365
These Knicks vs Trail Blazers best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Knicks vs Trail Blazers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Knicks vs Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden on Saturday is the Knicks winning 114-108.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the New York vs Portland game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Knicks vs Trail Blazers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the New York vs Portland game.
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Knicks vs Trail Blazers: Essential Details
The NBA match-up between the Knicks and Trail Blazers at Madison Square Garden is scheduled to tip off at 11:30am AEDT on Saturday.
- Teams: New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Date: Saturday 31 January 2026
- Time: 11:30am AEDT
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our New York vs Portland predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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