New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Matchup

Check out our free Raptors vs Knicks prediction for this NBA matchup in New York. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Raptors are currently 8-28.
  • Toronto has an effective field goal percentage of 52% (23rd).
  • The Raptors are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Knicks.
  • The Knicks face the Raptors at 24-13.
  • The Knicks are averaging 117.2 points per game so far.
  • The Knicks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Raptors.

Raptors vs Knicks Prediction

At 7:30 ET, the New York Knicks (-623) will host the Toronto Raptors (+449) in a divisional matchup. The Knicks are favored by 11.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 231.5.

MSG will be the site of this Eastern Atlantic showdown. The Knicks (24-13) are currently on a three-game losing streak and sit third in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors (8-28) are 14th in the East and have dropped two straight.

Raptors vs. Knicks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Wednesday, January 8th
  • Betting Odds NY -11.5, TOR +449 | NY -623 O/U 231.5

Raptors Preview: Can Toronto Pull Off A Win at Madison Square Garden?

The Raptors’ season continued to spiral as they fell to 8-28 after a 128-104 home loss to the Bucks on Monday. Toronto entered the game as +6 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 232 points narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 231.

Milwaukee’s 17-0 run early in the game set the tone, and Toronto couldn’t recover. The Bucks extended their lead to 99-75 by the end of the 3rd quarter, and the teams played to a 29-29 draw in the 4th.

In their 128-104 loss to the Bucks, the Raptors struggled offensively, shooting just 25.7% from three-point range and making only 9 threes overall. Their field goal percentage was 45.1%, and they finished with 104 points.

RJ Barrett led the Raptors with 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 61.1% from the field and hitting 2 threes at 40%. Scottie Barnes added 21 points and 5 assists, while Jakob Poeltl contributed 12 points on 66.7% shooting. Gradey Dick scored 8 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter.

The Raptors struggled defensively against the Bucks, giving up 128 points on 57% shooting. Toronto allowed 28 points in the 1st quarter, 38 in the 2nd, 33 in the 3rd, and 29 in the 4th.

Milwaukee hit 22 threes at a 50% clip. The Raptors sent the Bucks to the line 15 times, where they made 12 free throws. Toronto finished with 11 steals and 4 blocks.

Knicks Preview: Can New York Grab a Win at Home?

Toronto's season struggles continued on Monday with a 128-104 home loss to the Bucks, dropping their record to 8-28. The Raptors, who were +6 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points (232) narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 231.

Milwaukee's 17-0 run early on put the Raptors in a deep hole, and they trailed 99-75 heading into the 4th quarter. Toronto managed to keep pace in the final period, with both teams scoring 29 points.

In their 103-94 loss to the Magic, the Knicks struggled offensively, shooting just 18.2% from three-point range, making only 4 threes overall. Their field goal percentage was 44.4%, and they finished with 94 points.

Mikal Bridges and Jalen Brunson each scored 24 points, with Bridges shooting 50% from the field. Josh Hart contributed 15 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 55.6%.

Even with a solid defensive effort, the Knicks couldn't hold off the Magic, allowing 103 points on 50% shooting. They gave up 24 points in the 1st quarter and 29 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 22 points before giving up 28 in the final period.

New York limited Orlando's three-point shooting, holding them to 11 made threes on 35% shooting. The Magic also went 14/18 from the free-throw line. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 27 defensive rebounds, allowed 9 offensive boards, and added 4 steals and 3 blocks.

Raptors vs Knicks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past ten road matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 107 per game. The team went 1-9 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past three home matchups, New York has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 119 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Raptors have gone 0-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-5.
  • The last three games that New York was favored, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Raptors vs Knicks Prediction

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