Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Preview
Don’t miss out on the NBA showdown between the Knicks and Raptors. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on TSN, and it’s hosted by the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. Get ready to place your bets!
The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 217.5 points and the Raptors are the favorite to win at home vs. the Knicks. Check out BetCoco for Toronto Raptors – New York Knicks odds
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Over the last three times that the Raptors have hosted the Knicks, they have gone 2-1. Looking back over the previous three times that the Knicks and Raptors have faced off, they have combined to average 234 points per game and have an over/under record of 3-0.
- In their last five road games, New York has averaged 111 points per game while allowing 110 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games at home, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 107 points per game in these contests.
- The last three games that New York was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Raptors have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Prediction
The Knicks will face the Raptors bringing in an overall record of 11-7 and a 2-1 record over their previous three games. The team is currently 5th in the Eastern Conference, and they are also 3rd in the Atlantic division.
In terms of the spread, New York currently holds an ATS record of 11-7, which is above .500. On the road, the Knicks have an ATS record of 6-3 compared to a 5-4 record vs. the spread at home.
For this season, the Knicks has an over/under record of 8-10-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 220.9, and they have a -5.1 differential against the over/under line for this season.
The Knicks offense is coming off a game where they scored 118 points against the Pistons. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.6% and connected on 16 threes. Offensively, the Knicks hold a season-long field goal percentage of 44%, placing them 28th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 8th in terms of percentage and 10th in three-pointers made.
So far, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 2nd in the league at 105.4 points per contest.
When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 12.1 per game, which is 4th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 30th in blocked shots at 2.9 per game.
The Raptors head into today’s action with an overall record of 9-10 and have gone 3-0 over their previous three games. This season, when playing on the road, the Raptors have a 3-6 record, while their record at home is 6-4.
Toronto is currently performing above .500 against the spread with an ATS record of 11-8. In their four most recent home games, Toronto has covered the spread and they are 6-4 ATS at home compared to 5-4 on the road.
Coming into the game, the Raptors have a below .500 over/under record of 9-10-0. Their games have an ongoing average of 191.0 points per game, with an average over/under line of 222.1.
In their recent matchup, the Raptors offense ended with 112 points against the Suns. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 45.2% and made 10 threes. Leading the team in scoring was Scottie Barnes with 23 points. Pascal Siakam also added 22 points for the Raptors.
So far, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 12th in the league at 112.2 points per contest.
In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Raptors defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 53.9% while allowing 36.0% from downtown.
Looking at our projections, the Raptors are expected to take down the Knicks by a score of 110-106.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Tips
- Take the Raptors on the moneyline
- The Raptors should also cover at -2
- Our NBA model projects 216 points, and we suggest taking the under
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Christian Koloko – Illness – Out
New York Knicks Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
