Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Prediction
| Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
| Toronto Raptors Line | +12 |
| New York Knicks Line | -12 |
| Total | 231.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams sitting on opposite side of the Eastern Conference table are clashing in this matchup, when the third New York Knicks are hosting the third to last Toronto Raptors. The Knicks are suddenly on a slump, as they have three consecutive losses, and they have the perfect opportunity to bounce back tonight, as they are facing one of the weakest teams in the NBA currently. The Raptors look like they cannot turn their horrendous season around, as they are stuck in the lower places of the East and have won only once in their last 14 games.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Prediction
New York Knicks Injury Report:Karl-Anthony Towns, Miles McBride are questionable, Mitchell Robinson is out
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: No injuries
New York Knicks Form and Trends
The Knicks have a 24-13 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the East. The Knicks are 18-18-1 against the spread and 20-17 in over/under, while having a 11-5 home record. The Knicks are coming off three consecutive losses, and are 3-5 against the spread in their last 8 games.
The Knicks are coming off a 94-103 loss by the short-handed Orlando, as they shot way worse than the Magic from the field (44% to 50%). Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson led New York’s offense with 24 points apiece, with Bridges shooting just 1-7 from beyond the arc, as the whole New York team struggled from downtown, with just 18%.
Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks both in scoring with 25.3 points, and a team-high 7.6 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns adds 25.3 points and in rebounding with 14 per game, which is also the league-best.
Toronto Raptors Form and Trends
The Raptors have an 8-27 record this season and are sitting on the third to last place of the East. Toronto is 20-14-1 against the spread and 17-17 in over/under, while having a 7-12 home record. The Raptors are 1-12 in their last 13 games and 1-5 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 4-2-1 in their last 7 games.
The Raptors are coming off a 104-128 loss by Milwaukee, as they shot way worse than the Bucks both from the field (45% to 57%) and from downtown (25% to 50%). Four Toronto starters scored double figures, led by RJ Barrett with 25 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists.
RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring, with an average of 23.5 points, adding 6.9 rebounds and 6.1 assists. Scottie Barnes adds 20.4 points, 8 rebounds and a team-high 6.5 assists.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Knicks average 117.2 points per game, which is the 6th-best in the NBA. They have the third-best field goal percentage, with 49.7%, and the 4th-best 3-point percentage, with 37.9%. Defensively, they allow 110.5 points per game (8th).
Offensively, the Raptors are averaging 111 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA. They shoot 46.2% from the field (16th) and 34.2% from beyond the arc (24th). Defensively, they are the 4th-worst team in the league, allowing 119 points per game.
The Knicks have won both previous meetings against the Raptors this season. At home by 113-108 and on the road by 139-125. The Knicks have won their last six meetings against the Raptors, and are 5-1 against the spread. Over is 8-2 in their last 10 meetings.
Prediction
In this Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Prediction, the Knicks are coming as -12 home favorites. The Knicks are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, but they are coming off three straight losses, and while I trust them to win, I don’t trust them to cover a big spread. New York is 8-7-1 against the spread at home, while Toronto is 8-8 against the spread on the road, so I’m going to pass on picking a side. I expect New York’s offense to bounce back tonight against a weak Toronto defense, that is the 5th-worst in the NBA, and make this a high scoring game. Take the over the point total. Nick’s Free Pick: Over 231.5
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