New York Knicks (43-28) vs. Toronto Raptors (23-49)
March 27, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +13; Over/Under: +209.5
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The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Knicks vs Raptors prediction.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks recently beat the Nets and Pistons while losing to the Nuggets. The New York Knicks are averaging 111.9 points on 46.1 percent shooting and allowing 107.6 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.4 points and 3.6 rebounds, while Julius Randle is averaging 24 points and 9.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Donte DiVincenzo is grabbing 3.5 rebounds. The New York Knicks are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 78.1 percent from the free throw line. The New York Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.8 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors are coming off losses to the Pelicans, Suns, Trail Blazers, Nuggets, Pistons, Magic, Kings, Thunder, Wizards, and Nets. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 117.8 points on 48.7 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 20.8 points and 6.2 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 19.9 points and 8.2 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley is the third double-digit scorer, and Gary Trent Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 74.8 percent from the free throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 37.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.9 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Team Facts
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 12 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games at Scotiabank Arena.
- Each of the Raptors’ last seven games have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Team Facts
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last nine road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a losing record.
- Each of the Knicks’ last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
Knicks vs Raptors prediction
The Raptors aren’t winning, covering, and they’re not even trying at this point given how many players are out. The Raptors haven’t won a game since March 3, and they’ve failed to cover 7 of their last 10 games. There’s no getting behind the Raptors, regardless of what the line is. The Knicks are fighting for the best seed possible in the East, and they just covered 17 points against the Pistons. The Knicks beat the Raptors by 26 points back in January. Give me the Knicks in a road beat down.
