At 7:30 ET, the 23-49 Toronto Raptors will host the 43-28 New York Knicks. The Knicks are currently favored by 13 points and have a moneyline of -975.
This Atlantic Division matchup will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto and can be seen on TSN. The Raptors are currently on an 11-game losing streak and are 12th in the Eastern Conference, while the Knicks have won two straight and are 4th in the East.
New York Knicks Preview
This season, the Knicks have an O/U record of 26-44-1, and their games have averaged 219.6 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 210.
New York is 39-31 against the spread this season, and they have covered in their last two games. On the road, they are 19-14 ATS compared to 20-17 ATS at home.
Going into today’s game, the Knicks have won two straight games and are 43-28 overall. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 4th place and 2nd in the Atlantic Division.
As the favorite, the Knicks have a record of 31-9 this season and are 25-14 ATS when favored. They have been favored in 40 of their 71 games and have a scoring margin of +10.1 points per game in those games.
In their last game, the Knicks defeated the Pistons by a score of 124-99. The O/U line for that game was 211.5, and New York covered the spread as 17-point favorites.
Heading into their matchup with the Raptors, the Knicks are averaging 111.9 points per game, which is 22nd in the NBA. On the road, they are scoring 113.3 points per game compared to 110.7 at home.
So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the league at 94.8 possessions per game.
When it comes to shooting, the Knicks are 24th in field goal percentage at 46%. From two-point range, they are 23rd in shooting percentage (52%) and 16th in three-point shooting percentage (36%).
So far, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 2nd in the league at 107.6 points per contest. The Knicks defense is coming off a game in which they held the Pistons offense to just 50.6% shooting. Overall, they gave up 99 points to Detroit.
Toronto Raptors Preview
In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Nets by a score of 96-88. The O/U line for that game was 218.5, and the teams combined for just 184 points. Toronto was a 6.5-point underdog in that game.
Toronto is coming into today’s game as 13-point underdogs, which is their 12th straight game as the underdog. As the underdog this season, they are 11-39 and 23-27 vs. the spread.
This season, the Raptors have an O/U record of 35-36-1, and the under has hit in their last seven games. Today’s O/U line is set at 210, which is lower than all of their previous games this season.
In the Eastern Conference standings, the Raptors are currently in 12th place with a record of 23-49. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 16-28 and 1-12 against teams in their division.
On average, Toronto’s games have seen a combined scoring total of 230.5 points, which is higher than today’s O/U line of 210. At home, the Raptors are 13-23 straight-up and 32-40 vs. the spread.
At home, the Raptors are averaging 109.4 points per game, which is 27th in the league. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. In terms of pace, Toronto is 13th in the NBA at 99.2 possessions per game.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Raptors are 27th in the league at 35%. They are also 25th in three-point makes at 11.6 per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, Toronto is 16th in the NBA at 47%.
So far this season, the Raptors have outscored the NBA scoring average in 43.1% of their games. When it comes to assists, they are 5th in the league at 29 per game.
As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Raptors is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 117.8 points per game (24th). Most recently, the Raptors’ defense put together a solid performance, giving up just 96 points to the Nets.
The Knicks and Raptors did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Knicks have a record of 3-0. The Knicks also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 239 points per game leading to an over/under record of 2-1. The last three times, the Knicks have matched up against the Raptors on the road, they are 2-1 vs. the spread.
How to Bet Raptors vs. Knicks in New York
As the underdogs with a spread of +13, we recommend going with the Raptors on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline. Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 210, and our model predicts the Knicks and Raptors to score a combined 217 points. We recommend betting on the over.
- SportsBettingNY ATS Prediction: Raptors +13
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 210