Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Betting Pick & Prediction 1/20/24

The New York Knicks are favored by 7.5 points over the Toronto Raptors in a divisional matchup. The over/under line for the game is currently sitting at 228 points. The Knicks have won two straight games and are 25-17 on the season, which is good for 5th in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors are 16-26 and 12th in the East.

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden in New York and will tip off at 7:30 ET. The Knicks are -307 on the moneyline, while the Raptors are +248. The Knicks are 3rd in the Atlantic Division, while the Raptors are 5th.

TORONTO RAPTORS VS NEW YORK KNICKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +7.5

This game will be played at Madison Square Garden at 7:30 ET on Saturday, January 20th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 112-111 in favor of the Raptors.
• Our projections have RJ Barrett finishing with RJ Barrett points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
• From the field, we have the Raptors finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.3% and knocking down 12 threes.

Does Toronto Have What it Takes on the Road?

Today, the Raptors are 16-26 overall, which has them in 12th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 10-19 compared to 6-7 in non-conference games.

On the road, the Raptors are 6-15 this season, and they are 11-10 against the spread on the road. Their average scoring differential on the road is -3.4 points per game.

Toronto’s O/U record for the season is 23-18-1, and the under has hit in their last three games. On average, their games have scored 231.4 points per game.

In their most recent game, the Raptors lost to the Bulls by a score of 116-110. The O/U line for that game was 228.5, and Toronto was a 2-point underdog going into the game.

For the season, the Raptors are 8-19 as underdogs and 14-13 against the spread as underdogs. Today, they are getting 7.5 points against the Knicks.

When it comes to scoring, the Raptors are averaging 115 points per game, which is 16th in the league. On the road, they are scoring 117.5 points per game compared to 112.6 at home.

So far this season, Toronto has outscored the NBA scoring average in 47.6% of their games. In terms of pace, they are 14th in the league at 98.8 possessions per game.

When it comes to shooting, the Raptors are 10th in field goal percentage at 48%. Inside the arc, they are making 55% of their shots, which is 10th in the NBA.

The Raptors’ defense is presently ranked 18th in the league, allowing an average of 116.3 points per contest. In their previous matchup vs. the Bulls, the Raptors’ defense struggled, giving up a field goal percentage of 52% leading to 116 points.

Can New York Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

At 25-17, the Knicks are currently 5th in the Eastern Conference. In the Atlantic Division, they are 3rd. New York has won two straight games and is favored by 7.5 points today.

The Knicks’ ATS record for the season is 24-18, and they have gone 11-7 against the spread at home. As the favorite, they are 15-9 ATS, and they have covered the spread in two straight games as the favorite.

In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks have a record of 17-10 compared to 8-7 in non-conference games. In their last game, they beat the Wizards by a score of 113-109. New York was favored by 12 points in that game, giving them a no-cover ATS result.

The Knicks have seen their last four games go under the O/U line, and today’s line is set at 228. On average, their games have finished with 225.7 points this season.

At home, the Knicks are averaging 113.2 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. So far, they have outscored the league average in 50% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, the Knicks are shooting 46% from the field, which is 23rd in the league.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 13th in the NBA in three-point percentage at 37%. On average, they are making 13.2 threes per game, which is 12th in the league. In terms of free throws, the Knicks are 7th in attempts and 9th in makes.

So far, the Knicks are 27th in pace at 96.8 possessions per game. In terms of assists, they are 29th in the league. When it comes to offensive rebounds, the Knicks are 5th in the NBA.

Not only do the Knicks’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 5th in the league in points allowed. New York has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 4th in the league over their last three games at 100.3 PPG allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 12.8 per game, which is 15th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 28th in blocked shots at 3.7 per game.