New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/24

At 7:30 ET, the Raptors will host the Knicks in a divisional matchup. The Knicks are favored by 6.5 points and have a moneyline of -247. The over/under line is set at 231.

Currently, the Knicks are 14-9 and 4th in the East. The Raptors are 7-17 and have lost two straight games. The game can be seen on NBA TV.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS TORONTO RAPTORS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Raptors +6.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:30 ET on Monday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO RAPTORS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 133-132 in favor of the Knicks.
• Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with 30 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists.
• From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 46.7% and knocking down 16 threes.

Can the Knicks Deliver Being Favored on the Road?

New York dropped to 14-9 on the season after a 120-111 loss to the Pistons on Saturday. The Knicks were -8.5 point favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 231, going over the pre-game line of 225.

Detroit set the tone early with a 10-0 run, taking the score from 5-2 to 12-5. The Knicks battled back, winning the 2nd quarter 35-30 and the 3rd 27-20, but they couldn’t complete the comeback, as the Pistons outscored them 31-26 in the 4th.

Jalen Brunson led the Knicks with 31 points and 10 assists in their loss to the Pistons, shooting 52.4% from the field and hitting 3 threes at 42.9%. Mikal Bridges added 20 points, also making 3 threes, though he shot just 33.3% from deep.

As a team, the Knicks shot 53.2% from the field, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting 11 threes at 32.4%. Brunson scored 11 points in the 2nd quarter, while Josh Hart added 9 of his 17 points in the period.

The Knicks struggled defensively, giving up 120 points to the Pistons, including a rough 1st quarter where they allowed 39 points. They tightened up in the 3rd, holding Detroit to 20 points, but a 31-point 4th quarter sealed their fate.

Detroit shot 51% from the field, including 18 threes at a 50% clip. The Knicks sent the Pistons to the line 19 times, where they hit 16 free throws. New York finished with 27 defensive rebounds, allowing 9 offensive boards, while adding 11 steals and 5 blocks.

Will the Raptors Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Toronto’s season record dropped to 7-17 after a 125-118 home loss to Dallas on Saturday. The Raptors entered the game as +8 point underdogs and managed to cover the spread, losing by 7. The total points for the game were 243, exceeding the O/U line of 235.5 by 7.5 points.

Toronto fell behind early, losing the first two quarters 35-28 and 35-26. They made a push in the second half, going on a 13-0 run to cut the score from 100-79 to 100-92, and outscored Dallas 31-25 in the 4th quarter.

Gradey Dick led the Raptors with 27 points, hitting 5 threes at 35.7% in their 125-118 loss to the Mavericks. He shot 38.1% from the field, adding 8 points in both the 1st and 3rd quarters. Jakob Poeltl contributed 20 points and 7 assists, shooting 63.6%, while Scottie Barnes added 19 points, 14 assists, and 3 threes at 42.9%.

As a team, Toronto hit 15 threes, shooting 38.5% from deep and 46.2% overall. RJ Barrett scored 10 of his 18 points in the 2nd quarter, and Kelly Olynyk added 13 points, with 5 coming in the 3rd quarter.

The Raptors struggled defensively against the Mavericks, giving up 35 points in both the 1st and 2nd quarters. They tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 25 points, but it wasn’t enough as they allowed 125 points on 46% shooting.

Toronto also sent Dallas to the line 37 times, where they made 32 free throws. The Mavericks hit 17 threes at a 37% clip. The Raptors recorded 13 steals and 3 blocks in the game.