New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Preview
Looking to win big? The Raptors and Knicks face off at 7:30 ET on MSG. The Knicks are hosting the game at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY.
This Atlantic division matchup has an over/under of 220.5 points, and the Knicks are favored to win at home vs. the Raptors. Check out BetCoco for New York Knicks – Toronto Raptors odds
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Raptors and Knicks did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Raptors have a record of 2-1. The Raptors also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 2-1. These games averaged a combined total of 236 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
- Through their last three road games, Toronto has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 107 points per game.
- In their last five games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 117 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Toronto has an ATS mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Although the Knicks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Heading into their matchup with the Knicks, the Raptors are 9-13 on the season and are hoping to end a three-game skid. Currently, they are ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference and are 5th in the Atlantic division.
Toronto has an ATS record of 11-11 for this season, which includes their current three game losing streak against the spread. The Raptors have been unable to cover the spread in their last three games as favorites, and they hold a 8-6 record against the spread when playing as underdogs.
The over/under record for the Raptors stands at 11-11-0 so far this season. Their games have an ongoing average of 191.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 221.8.
In their recent game, the Raptors’ offense concluded with 116 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 111 points per contest. In terms of offense, the Raptors have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, putting them 21st in the NBA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 30th in percentage and 26th in three-pointers made.
Coming into the game, the Raptors defense has held opposing team’s to fewer points than the league average in 40.9% of their games. Currently, they are 15th in the NBA at 112.8 points per game allowed.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Raptors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 54.0% while allowing 37.1% from downtown.
Coming into today’s game against the Raptors, the Knicks are 12-9 overall and are looking to stay above .500. In Eastern Conference games, the Knicks are 10-6 compared to 2-3 in non-conference games.
New York has an overall ATS record of 12-9 for the season so far. In their last two road games, New York has been unable to cover the spread, and they hold an ATS record of 7-5 on the road as opposed to 5-4 at home.
For this season, the Knicks has an over/under record of 11-10-0. Across the games they’ve played, the combined scoring average is 212.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 221.2.
The Knicks are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 123 points vs. the Celtics. This figure is more than their season average of 112 points per game. Jalen Brunson is leading the team in scoring at 24.8 points per contest. Julius Randle has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 21.4 going into the game.
In the current season, the Knicks defense has excelled, sitting 3rd in the NBA by allowing 108.7 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Knicks are causing 12.3 turnovers per game, ranking 7th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 30th in rejections, averaging 3 blocked shots each game.
Coming in as 4 point favorites, our projections have the Knicks picking up a 109-106 win.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- Take the Knicks on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Raptors (+4)
- Our NBA model projects 215 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
- Jalen Brunson – Ankle – Questionable
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Otto Porter Jr. – Foot – Out
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
