NY Knicks (33-17) vs. Toronto Raptors (16-33)
February 4, 2025 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +6; Over/Under: 230
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The NY Knicks and Toronto Raptors meet Tuesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Raptors vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Raptors vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Rockets, lost to the Lakers, and they play the Celtics, Pacers, and Hawks next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.8 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.7 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.3 points and 3.4 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 4.7 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 37.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.3 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors beat the Clippers, lost to the Bulls, and they play the Grizzlies, Thunder, and Rockets next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 111.2 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 46.9 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 21.6 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 20.1 points and 8.1 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.9 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Knicks have lost seven of their last 11 games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games as favorites when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight home games against the Knicks following a win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 15 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have lost 19 of their last 20 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in six of their last seven night games against the Raptors.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last five home games following a home win has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four road games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
Raptors vs Knicks Injury Report
Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher are questionable for the Raptors.
The Knicks will be without Pacome Dadiet and Michael Robinson. OG Anunoby is questionable after not playing last night.
Raptors vs Knicks Prediction
The NY Knicks are obviously the better team, and they’ve won seven straight games against the Raptors, with covers in six of those games. I’m still grabbing the points with the Raptors. The Raptors have the rest advantage after the Knicks played last night. The Raptors are also as healthy as they’ve been all season, and it’s not a coincidence they’re 8-2 ATS and SU in their last 10 games. The Raptors have outright won their last five games as an underdog. The Raptors have seen 12 of their 16 wins this season come at home. Toronto isn’t an easy spot for teams on the end of a back-to-back. The Raptors are hot right now. Give me the points.
