Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/11/23

Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Raptors versus the Knicks? Tip off is at at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MSG. The game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY. The over/under for this matchup is currently set at 220.5 points and the Knicks are the favorite to win at home vs. the Raptors.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +4

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 11th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 109-106 in favor of the Knicks.
• Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists.
• From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.6% and knocking down 15 threes.

Are the Raptors Ready for a Win at New York?

In their last five games, the Raptors are 1-4 and have an overall record of 9-13. As of now, the Raptors are 11th in the Eastern Conference and are 5th in the Atlantic Division.

Toronto has an overall ATS record of 11-11 as they come into today’s game. Toronto has failed to cover the spread in two straight road games and are 5-5 ATS on the road compared to 6-6 at home.

The Raptors offense is coming off a game in which they scored 116 points vs. the Hornets. Overall their field goal percentage was 50.5% while connecting on 6 threes. Scottie Barnes was the leading scorer for the Raptors, putting up 31 points. In addition, Pascal Siakam contributed 25 points.

The Raptors’ defense is presently ranked 15th in the league, allowing an average of 112.8 points per contest.

Toronto’s defense is currently forcing 13.6 turnovers per game, which is 18th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 20th in blocked shots, with an average of 4.6 rejections per game.

Will the Knicks Win at Madison Square Garden?

So far this season, the Knicks have gone 12-9 overall and have a 1-2 record in their last three games. When playing on the road, the Knicks are 6-6 compared to 6-3 at home.

New York possesses an ATS record of 12-9 for this season, including their ongoing two game losing streak against the spread. This season, New York has a 8-4 record against the spread when they are favored, and they are 4-5 when playing as underdogs.

In their latest game, New York’s offense looked good, scoring 123 points against the Celtics. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 50% and made 20/27 free throws. New York’s offense is currently one of the slower paced teams in the NBA, at 95.5 possessions per game. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 12th in attempts and 7th in three-point shooting percentage.

So far, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 3rd in the league at 108.7 points per contest.

In their previous game, the Knicks’ defense struggled against the Celtics, giving up 133 points on a field goal percentage of 50%.