The Knicks are ready to clash with the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, Jan 20. Today’s matchup is set to tip off at 7:30 ET and will be televised on MSG. New York enters this game as 7.5-point favorites, and the over/under total is currently at 228. Can the Knicks pull this one out as the favorite? Below you will find our Knicks vs. Raptors player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: Knicks -7.5
- Total 228
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Game Info
- Date: Saturday, Jan 20
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: MSG
Raptors Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three road games, Toronto has averaged 121 points per game while allowing 134. The team’s record in this stretch was 0-3 while going 2-1.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 0-5 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
- The Knicks are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Although the Knicks have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 2-3.
Will the Raptors Find a Way to Win in New York?
As of now, the Raptors are 16-26 on the season and are 1-2 in their last three games. In the Eastern Conference, they are 12th overall and are 5th in the Atlantic division.
In their last game vs. the Bulls, the Raptors scored 110 points and shot 50.6% from the field. From beyond the arc, they made 10 three-pointers. For the season, the Raptors are shooting 48% from the field, which is 10th in the NBA. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 24th in makes and 23rd in percentage.
On the defensive end, the Raptors are allowing 116.3 points per game, which is 18th in the league. When playing on the road, Toronto is giving up 120.9 points per game, which is 23rd in the NBA. Over their last five games, the Raptors are 16th in the league in points allowed at 117.8.
One area where Toronto has been strong defensively is at the free-throw line. For the season, the Raptors are 3rd in the league in free throws made allowed per game at 19.8. Over their last five games, they have been even better, giving up just 15.8 made free-throws per game, which is 7th in the NBA.
When it comes to three-point shooting, opponents have made 38.1% of their attempts against the Raptors, which is 17th in the league. In terms of three-pointers made per game allowed, Toronto is 17th at 13.2. However, opposing teams have made just 36.1% of their three-point attempts over the Raptors’ last five games.
Can the Knicks Pull Off a Home Win?
Heading into today’s games, the Knicks are 25-17 overall and are 2-1 in their last three games. In the Eastern Conference, the Knicks are in 5th place and in the Atlantic division, they are 3rd.
In their most recent game, the Knicks scored 113 points while shooting 45.3% from the field and knocking down 13 three-pointers. Jalen Brunson is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 26.2 PPG, while Julius Randle is second with 24.2 PPG.
The New York Knicks have been one of the best defensive teams in the NBA this season, allowing just 110.8 points per game, which is 5th in the league. At home, they have been even better, giving up just 105.7 points per game, which is 2nd in the NBA.
Over their last five games, the Knicks have been even better on the defensive end, allowing just 104.6 points per game, which is 3rd in the league during that stretch. During that stretch, they have been particularly good at defending the three-point line, allowing opponents to shoot just 30.4% from beyond the arc.
For the season, opponents have shot just 36% from three against the Knicks, which is 12th in the NBA. Overall, opponents have made just 12.8 threes per game against New York.
Knicks vs. Raptors Player Props
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 28.5.
Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. In his matchup vs. the Knicks, we are recommending to take the under on Jalen Brunson and his prop of 28.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 27.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 28.5 Points (-123)
Knicks vs. Raptors Predictions
Coming in as the underdogs at +7.5, we have the Raptors as the way to go on the point spread. Not only do we have them covering, but our projections show they have a good one of winning this one straight-up, if you’re looking for a higher payout on the moneyline.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 228, and our model predicts the Raptors and Knicks to score a combined 225 points. We recommend betting on the under.
The Pick: Raptors +7.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook