Knicks vs. Trail Blazers prediction: New York to win, Jalen Brunson projected for 29 points in Sunday's NBA game [1/11/2026]

The Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks will lock horns in NBA action at Moda Center on Sunday, with tipoff at 6:00 PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations and today’s injury reports, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Knicks as the most likely winner of the Knicks vs. Trail Blazers game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Trail Blazers lineup will feature stars like Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara, while the Knicks will look to Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby.

This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Knicks vs. Blazers prediction: Who will win and cover?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's NBA game between the Knicks and Trail Blazers 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Knicks a 69% chance of defeating the Trail Blazers. Our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 117-111.

According to our model, the Knicks (-5.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 229.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Knicks vs. Trail Blazers odds

We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Knicks	Trail Blazers
Spread	-5.5 (-106)	+5.5 (-108)
Moneyline	-215	+180
Total	o229.5 (-112)	u229.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Knicks vs. Trail Blazers picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

Bet Type	Pick	Bet Now
Spread	Knicks -5.5	-106
Moneyline	Knicks	-215
Total	Under 229.5	-105

According to our best NBA bets for Sunday, the top play to make on this game is Knicks to win.

Knicks vs. Trail Blazers player props

NBA prop bets are an exciting way to wager on the Knicks vs. Trail Blazers game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Moda Center.

Jalen Brunson is expected to lead the Knicks with 29 points, 3 rebounds and 6 assists, while Deni Avdija is projected to have 29 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists for the Trail Blazers.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Knicks prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Knicks are:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Jalen Brunson	29	3	6	3	47
K. Towns	21	11	3	2	44
OG Anunoby	17	6	2	2	35
Mikal Bridges	16	5	4	2	34
Josh Hart	11	8	5	1	34

Trail Blazers prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Trail Blazers:

Player	PTS	REB	AST	3PM	DFS
Deni Avdija	29	8	7	3	55
Shaedon Sharpe	20	4	3	2	35
Toumani Camara	15	5	3	3	31
Donovan Clingan	11	11	2	1	33
Caleb Love	10	3	3	2	20

Knicks vs. Blazers game-day updates and essential details

Sunday's action between the Trail Blazers and Knicks at Moda Center is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.

• Who: New York Knicks vs. Portland Trail Blazers
• Date: Sunday, January 11, 2026
• Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
• Venue: Moda Center

Conclusion

We predict the Knicks, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Trail Blazers on Sunday, with Deni Avdija projected for a game-high 55 fantasy points.

AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Knicks vs. Trail Blazers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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