NBA:York Knicks vs. Portland Trail Blazers -by Tom Stryker

I try not to make a habit out of investing my hard earned money on bad teams and New York certainly qualifies. The Knicks are 21 games under the .500-mark and their season is essentially. But, as you saw at Utah, the Boys from the Big Apple are still going to compete and they’re worth a look plus the points this evening.

It is noted that the Knicks (+3) upset Portland inside Madison Square Garden in their last meeting back on December 7th. Fortunately, this is one the Trailblazers worst spots. At home in non-conference action battling an opponent that checks in without momentum off a straight up loss, Portland has struggled posting a weak 47-68 ATS record. In this role battling a foe that arrives off two or more straight up losses including a blemish by at least five points or more last, the Blazers slip to a stiff 18-40 ATS!

One think New York has done very well is remain competitive in big dog situations. The Knicks are a solid 35-16 ATS priced as a double-digit dog including a strong 17-4 ATS in their last 21 matched up against a Western Conference foe.

Portland is playing well and the Trailblazers will get their revenge this evening. However, the Knicks are game for this rematch and they won’t go down without a fight. This contest is going down to the wire. Take New York. Thank you and best of luck, Tom Stryker.