NY Knicks (14-9) vs. Toronto Raptors (7-17)
December 9, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Toronto Raptors +5.5; Over/Under: +229.5
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The NY Knicks and Toronto Raptors meet Monday in NBA action at the Scotiabank Arena. Here’s a Toronto Raptors vs NY Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Toronto Raptors vs NY Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Hornets, lost to the Pistons, and they play the Hawks, Timberwolves, and Pelicans next. The NY Knicks are averaging 118 points on 50 percent shooting and allowing 111.1 points on 46.7 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 25.4 points and 2.9 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 25.2 points and 13.2 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer and Mikal Bridges is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.2 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.1 rebounds per game.
Toronto Raptors Betting Preview
The Toronto Raptors lost to the Thunder and Mavericks, and they play the Heat, Bulls, and Nets next. The Toronto Raptors are averaging 112.5 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 117.4 points on 46.1 percent shooting. RJ Barrett is averaging 23.3 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes is averaging 21 points and 8.7 rebounds. Gradey Dick is the third double-digit scorer, and Jakob Poeltl is dishing 2.7 assists. The Toronto Raptors are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 74.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Toronto Raptors are allowing 35 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.1 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 15 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games as road favorites following a home loss.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last six home games following a home loss has gone OVER the total points line.
- Eight of the Knicks’ last nine games at Scotiabank Arena have gone OVER the total points line.
Toronto Raptors vs NY Knicks Prediction
The Toronto Raptors are slowly starting to get healthier, and they continue to cover numbers. The Raptors have covered 7 of their last 10 games, and they’re 16-8 ATS on the season. The NY Knicks have seen 6 of their 9 losses come on the road, and Karl-Anthony Towns is questionable with a knee issue. The Knicks have three losses in their last 8 games as favorites of 4 or more points. I’ll take a stab with the road dog, a team that’s cashed tickets for us all season.
