New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Preview
At 7:30 ET, the Knicks (-307) will host the Raptors (+248) at Madison Square Garden. New York is favored by 7.5 points and the over/under is set at 228.
Currently, the Knicks are on a two-game win streak and sit 5th in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Raptors are 12th in the East and 5th in the Atlantic Division.
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New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Knicks have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. The last three times that the Knicks have hosted the Raptors, the over/under record is 3-0 with the teams combining for an average of 243 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 3-0.
- Across their last three road contests, Toronto has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 121 points per game.
- In their last ten games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 119 points per game in these contests.
- The last ten games that Toronto was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Knicks struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 3-2.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Today, the Raptors are looking to snap a 3-game under streak. Their O/U record for the season is 23-18-1, and their games have averaged 231.4 points per game compared to an average O/U line of 227.1.
Toronto’s ATS record for the season is 21-21, including an 11-10 record on the road. As the underdog, they are 14-13 against the spread and 8-19 straight-up.
In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Bulls by a score of 116-110. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and Toronto was getting 2 points going into the game.
Overall, the Raptors are 16-26 this season, which is 12th in the Eastern Conference. In non-conference games, they are 6-7 compared to 10-19 against the East.
In the game against the Knicks, the Raptors are 7.5-point underdogs. So far this season, they have been the underdog in 27 of their 42 games, going 8-19 straight-up and 14-13 ATS.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Raptors are averaging 115 points per game, which is 16th in the NBA. However, they have been better on the road, averaging 117.5 points per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, Toronto is 10th in the league at 48%. In terms of two-point shooting, they are 10th in the NBA at 55%.
So far this season, the Raptors have made an average of 11.9 three-pointers per game, which is 24th in the league. In terms of pace, Toronto is 14th at 98.8 possessions per game.
On defense, the Raptors come into the game ranked 18th in the league in points allowed at 116.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 106 points per contest (10th). Toronto’s defense is currently forcing 12.6 turnovers per game, which is 11th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 19th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.9 rejections per game.
Today, the Knicks are favored by 7.5 points at home against the Raptors. New York has won their last two games as the favorite and has a record of 18-6 when favored this season.
New York has an ATS record of 11-7 at home and 15-9 as the favorite. However, they have failed to cover the spread in their last two games as the favorite.
The Knicks’ O/U record for the season is 18-23-1, and the under has hit in their last four games. This year, their games have averaged 225.7 points per game compared to today’s O/U line of 228.
In their most recent game, the Knicks defeated the Wizards by a score of 113-109. The O/U line for that game was 234, giving the Knicks the underdog win. New York covered the spread by 4 points.
Currently, the Knicks are 5th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 25-17. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 17-10 and 4-3 against division opponents.
At home this season, the Knicks are averaging 113.2 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. Overall, they are 17th in the league with 114.9 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, New York is 23rd at 46%.
So far, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 50% of their games this season. In terms of pace, they are 27th in the league at 96.8 possessions per game. When it comes to two-point shooting, New York is 23rd in the NBA at 52%.
From beyond the arc, the Knicks are 13th in three-point shooting at 37%. In terms of three-point attempts, they are 13th in the league with an average of 35.5 per game. At the free-throw line, New York is 9th in made free throws at 19 per game.
Currently, the Knicks’ defense holds the 5th rank in the NBA, allowing 110.8 points per game. Opponents are hitting 54.5% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.0% of their three-point attempts.
In spite of being 7.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Raptors winning this one 112-111.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Tips
- We like the Raptors on the moneyline (+248)
- The Raptors are also our pick on the spread at +7.5
- Our NBA model projects 223 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Knicks Injury Report
- Josh Hart – Knee – Questionable
- Mitchell Robinson – Ankle – Out
Toronto Raptors Injury Report
- Otto Porter Jr. – Knee – Doubtful
- Jakob Poeltl – Ankle – Out
