- Matchup: New York Knicks vs Portland Trail Blazers
- Scheduled Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
- Venue: Moda Center, Portland, OR
- Broadcast: Rip City Television Network
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The Portland Trail Blazers (18-20) host the New York Knicks (24-13) at the Moda Center this Sunday.
The Knicks recently faced the Clippers, clinching a victory with a score of 123-111. New York achieved a shooting rate of 50.0% (47 out of 94) and hit 14 of 33 from three-point range. At the free throw line, they succeeded on 15 of 17 attempts, yielding an 88.2% free throw shooting percentage. In total, the Knicks secured 48 rebounds, including 16 offensive, and provided 31 assists, while forcing 10 turnovers and making 5 steals. Defensively, New York permitted the Clippers to shoot 43.5% from the floor with 40 successful baskets out of 92 attempts, alongside 21 assists and 7 steals from Los Angeles. The Clippers also grabbed 40 rebounds (15 offensive, 25 defensive) and had 6 blocks. They shot 84.2% from the free throw line, hitting 16 of 19 shots, and made 15 of their 42 attempts from beyond the arc. In terms of fouls, the Knicks accumulated 17, while the Clippers had 16.
Jalen Brunson significantly contributed to the game, achieving 75.0% shooting accuracy while also distributing 7 assists. After playing for 33 minutes, he tallied 3 rebounds and concluded the game with 26 points on 9 of 12 shooting.
The Knicks enter this matchup with a season record of 24-13. They average 119.7 points per game (5th in the league) and maintain a field goal percentage of 47.3%. New York converts 38.3% of their three-point attempts (563 out of 1,469) and holds an 80.6% shooting rate from the charity stripe. As a team, they average 45.8 rebounds per game and have dished out 997 assists this season, ranking 13th in the league. The Knicks turn the ball over 13.7 times per game and commit 20.7 fouls on average.
On the defensive end, the Knicks force 14.0 turnovers per game and draw 20.0 fouls. They allow opponents a 37.3% conversion rate on three-pointers and rank 12th in the league for points allowed per game at 115.0. Their defense permits a field goal percentage of 46.7% (1,515 out of 3,242), while conceding 42.1 rebounds per game, ranking 9th in assists allowed with a total of 942 this season.
In their last outing, the Trail Blazers narrowly secured a win against the Rockets, finishing at 103-102. Portland allowed Houston to grab 57 rebounds (24 offensive). They struggled from three-point distance, shooting just 22.2% (8 out of 36) and finished 20 out of 29 from the free throw line (69.0%). The Rockets managed to score 37 of 99 attempts from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 37.4%. Conversely, the Trail Blazers went 36 for 83, leading to a 43.4% shooting rate. They made 12 out of 40 attempts from beyond the arc (30.0%) and converted 19 free throws for a 76.0% success rate. The Rockets committed 26 fouls, resulting in 25 free throw attempts for the Trail Blazers, who also turned the ball over 14 times and recorded 7 steals. In total, Portland secured 32 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive boards for a combined 38 rebounds.
Deni Avdija was a standout for the Trail Blazers, hitting 13 of 24 shots for a field goal percentage of 54.2%, and contributed with 6 rebounds. He achieved a remarkable 41 points in 39 minutes alongside 2 assists.
This season, Portland holds a record of 18-20. Their offense is currently shooting 44.8% from the field, ranking 29th in the league. The Trail Blazers have accumulated 4,427 points this season, averaging 116.5 points per game while collecting 45.4 rebounds per contest. They average 24.7 assists per game (27th in the league) and have a turnover rate of 16.9 per game. Portland averages 21.9 personal fouls per game and shoots 77.5% from the free throw line.
On defense, the Trail Blazers rank 23rd in the NBA for points allowed, giving up 119.1 per game. They force 15.3 turnovers per game and allow opponents to shoot 47.2% from the field (20th in the league). Additionally, they permit 35.4% on three-point attempts (468 of 1,323), with opponents hitting 80.4% of their free throws. The Trail Blazers allow 26.7 assists and 44.1 rebounds per game, ranking 17th and 15th respectively in the league.
What’s the Parlay prediction for tonight?
Expert Pick: Back Portland and bet under the total points
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