Toronto Raptors (7-21) vs. NY Knicks (18-10)
December 23, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -14.5; Over/Under: +228
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The Toronto Raptors and NY Knicks meet Monday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Rockets and Nets, and they play the Grizzlies, Hawks, and Celtics next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 116.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.5 points and 6.8 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.3 points and 8.1 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.5 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.6 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Pelicans and Timberwolves, and they play the Spurs, Magic, and Wizards next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 110 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25 points and 14.2 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.6 points and 7.7 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 5 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.8 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 16 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last 10 road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games as favorites has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Eight of the Raptors’ last 10 road games have gone UNDER the total points line.
NY Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
This line is showing the NY Knicks a little too much respect as they’ve played down to their competition at times, and they don’t cover numbers enough to justify these sorts of numbers. The Toronto Raptors aren’t winning, but they’re 19-9-1 ATS on the season. The Raptors and Knicks met a couple of weeks ago and the game was decided by 5 points. The Knicks allow teams to hang around at times. Give me the Raptors and points.
