Trail Blazers vs Knicks Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025

In the first game of a Sunday NBA TV doubleheader, the Portland Trail Blazers will square off against the New York Knicks from Madison Square Garden. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Trail Blazers (32-42) are looking to snap a three-game losing streak and are on the verge of being eliminated from postseason contention. On Thursday, Portland trailed by 18 points at halftime and allowed Sacramento to shoot a scorching 65 percent from the field during a 128-107 road loss. 

Portland F Deni Avdija tallied a team-high 24 points on 7-for-11 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds. Talented G Shaedon Sharpe scored 22 points on 7-for-15 from the field. Anfrenee Simons added 20 points and five assists for the Trail Blazers, who fell to 12-24 on the road. 

The New York Knicks have won 24 of their first 36 home games and are sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks (46-27) rank fifth in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 116.5 points per game. On Friday, New York built an 11-point halftime advantage and never trailed during the second half of a 116-107 road victory against Milwaukee. 

New York F OG Anunoby converted all ten free-throw attempts and scored 20 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter. Mikal Bridges chipped in 26 points (12-24 FG) and five assists. Josh Hart added 13 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists for the Knicks. 

New York G Jalen Brunson (ankle) has progressed to on-court work and hopes to return to the lineup early next month. The Knicks defeated the Trail Blazers in overtime a few weeks ago and will do so in more comfortable fashion at home. Take New York to cover. New York Knicks win 121-104.