| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| New York Knicks Line | -6 |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +6 |
| Total | 230.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Two teams sitting on opposite sides of the Eastern conference table are clashing in this matchup, when the Toronto Raptors are hosting the New York Knicks. The Raptors are coming off back-to-back losses, following a two-game winning streak, and have been one of the best covering teams in the NBA this season. The Knicks are coming off a defeat that ended their previous four-game winning streak, and are looking to bounce back in today’s game.
Below is a detailed analysis for New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors game.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: Immanuel Quickley is day-to-day, Bruce Brown is out.
New York Knicks Injury Report: Karl-Anthony Towns and Cameron Payne are day-to-day, Mitchell Robinson is out
Toronto Raptors Form and Trends
The Raptors have a 7-17 record this season and are sitting on the 12th place of the East. Toronto is 16-8 against the spread and 12-12 in over/under. The Raptors have a 6-6 home record but 9-3 against the spread, with a -3.8-point differential. The Raptors are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games. Under is 6-3 in their last 9 games.
The Raptors are coming off a 118-125 loss by Dallas, as they got destroyed on the glass, getting out-rebounded by the Mavericks by 39-52. Gradey Dick returned to the lineup and led Toronto’s offense with 27 points with 5 triples and 4 rebounds.
RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring, with an average of 23.3 points, adding 6.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists. Scottie Barnes adds 21 points, 8.7 rebounds and a team-high 7.8 assistd.
New York Knicks Recent Form and Trends
The Knicks have a 14-9 record this season and are sitting on the 4th place of the East. The Knicks are 11-11-1 against the spread and 14-9 in over/under. New York has a 6-6 road record, and are 5-7 against the spread, with a +1.2-point differential. The Knicks are 3-1 in their last 4 games. Over is 3-0 in their last 3 games.
The Knicks are coming off a shocking 111-120 loss by Detroit at home, as they allowed the Pistons to shoot with 52% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc. Jalen Brunson led New York’s offense with 31 points and a team-high 10 assists.
Brunson leads the Knicks both in scoring with 25.4 points, and in assists made with 7.7 per game. Karl-Anthony Towns adds 25.2 points and a team-high 13.2 rebounds.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Raptors are averaging 112.5 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. They shoot 46.4% from the field (15th) and 34% from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, they rank just 24th in the league, allowing 117.4 points per game.
Offensively, the Knicks average 118 points per game, which is the 6th-best in the NBA. They have the second-best field goal percentage, with 50%, and the second-best 3-point percentage, with 39.8%. Defensively, they allow 111 points per game (10th).
The Knicks have four consecutive wins against the Raptors, and are 4-0 against the spread. The Knicks are 3-1 against the spread in their last 4 meetings in Toronto. Over is 7-1 in their last 8 meetings.
Prediction
In this New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, the Knicks are coming as road favorites. The Raptors are almost in full force for the first time this season, and have been one of the best covering teams in the NBA, and tied for the third-best in covering at home. The Raptors will be playing their fifth straight home game, which gives them a big advantage, while the Knicks have been mediocre on the road. I fully expect the Raptors to keep this somewhat close, especially with Karl Anthony-Towns being questionable for this game for New York. I‘m taking the Toronto Raptors and laying the plus points at home.
Nick’s Pick: Toronto Raptors +6