New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Game Time | 7:30 pm EST |
New York Knicks Line | -6 |
Toronto Raptors Line | +6 |
Total | 230 |
TV: | NBA TV |
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Below is a detailed analysis for New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two teams sitting on opposite sides of the Eastern conference table are clashing today, when the fourth-worst Toronto Raptors, are hosting the third-best New York Knicks. The Raptors are playing their best basketball of the season lately, as they have only one loss in their last seven games, and are playing their third straight game at home. On the other hand, the Knicks are playing their second leg of a back-to-back, and are coming off a loss that snapped their five-game losing streak,
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: Kelly Olynyk, Immanuel Quickley are questionable
New York Knicks Injury Report: OG Anunoby is questionable, Mitchell Robinson is out
Toronto Raptors Form and Trends
The Raptors have a 16-33 record this season and are tied with the Nets on the 12th place of the East. Toronto is 29-19-1 against the spread and 23-25-1 in over/under, while having a 12-14 home record. The Raptors are 8-2 in their last 100 games and 9-3 against the spread in their last 12. Under is 4-1 in their last 5 games.
The Raptors are coming off a 115-108 home victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. RJ Barrett leads the Raptors in scoring, with an average of 21.6 points, adding 6.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists. Scottie Barnes adds 20.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and a team-high 6.4 assists.
New York Knicks Form and Trends
The Knicks have a 32-17 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the East. The Knicks are 25-23-1 against the spread and 26-23 in over/under, while having a 17-9 home record. The Knicks are 6-2 in their last 8 games, and 4-2 against the spread in their last 6. Over is 3-1 in their last 4 games.
The Knicks are coming off a 112-128 home defeat by the Los Angeles Lakers. Jalen Brunson leads the Knicks both in scoring with 25.7 points, and in assists made with 7.5 per game. Karl-Anthony Towns adds 24.3 points and a team-high 13.6 rebounds.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Raptors are averaging 111.2 points per game, which ranks 20th in the NBA. They shoot 47% from the field (13th) and 35.1% from beyond the arc (22nd). Defensively, they are the 25th team in the league, allowing 116.3 points per game.
Offensively, the Knicks average 117.7 points per game, which is the 4th-best in the NBA. New York shoots with 49.4% from the field, which is the third-best in the league, and with 37.8% from beyond the arc, which is the 4th-best in the league. Defensively, they allow 111.2 points per game (8th).
The Knicks have won all three previous meetings against the Raptors this season, having won their only meeting in Toronto by 113-108. The Knicks are 7-0 in their last 7 meetings, and are 6-1 against the spread. Over is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
In this New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction, the Knicks are coming as -6 road favorites. The Knicks are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team this season, but they are playing their second game in two nights. The Raptors have been very good at home lately, as they are 5-1 in their last 6 home games, having won teams as the Celtics, Warriors, Clippers and Magic, so I really like them as home dogs tonight. Take the Toronto Raptors and lay the plus points at home.
Nick’s Free Pick: Toronto Raptors +6
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