Knicks vs. Trail Blazers Odds & Betting Predictions - March 15, 2024

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Over in 14/L19, and now starting alongside OG instead of Precious, which should open up a lot more rebounding ops. Hartenstein also still not playing full minutes, and will have a tougher matchup on Ayton, who is on fire.

The Knicks head to Portland to take on the Trailblazers tonight and I’m looking to OG Anunoby to have another impactful game after his return from elbow surgery. In his first game back, Anunoby played 29 minutes and scored 14 points on 6/11 field goal attempts. He was immediately impactful with a +28 +/- and the Knicks are now 15-2 in the games he has played. This matchup against the Blazers is fairly soft. Since the All-Star Break, the Blazers have the 23rd ranked Net Rating (-3.4) and the 19th Defensive Rating (113.9). They’ve struggled all season and even though they have been slightly better defensively post ASB, they still are a poor defensive team and they are allowing opponents a 56.7% eFG%, the fourth-highest mark in the NBA. Opponents are getting to the rim with ease and they are shooting a blistering 39.7% from 3. In his time with the Knicks, Anunoby’s primary scoring areas have been at the Rim and from 3, especially the corner. Given the weaknesses in Portland’s shot profile allowed, Anunoby should be able to thrive. He’s exceeded this 12.5 line in 7 of his last 10 games alongside Brunson while averaging 15.9 points. Additionally, in the one game he played against Portland with the Knicks on January 9, he scored 23 points with 4 3s. I expect OG Anunoby to exceed 12.5 Points tonight.