The Raptors and New York Knicks will matchup on Wednesday, Mar 27. Tip-off for the game is 7:30 ET and will be shown on TSN. New York is favored by 13.5 points in this game, and the total is 210.5. Who do we think will come out on top? Keep reading for our top Raptors vs. Knicks player props and predictions.
Raptors vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Knicks -13.5
- Total 210.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Mar 27
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto ON
- TV: TSN
Knicks Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- New York has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 4-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 105 points per game while allowing 101. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-1-1.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-1-1 in these scenarios.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 0-5 vs. the spread.
- Across the Raptors last five home games, the team averaged 109 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 0-5 straight-up.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 0-10. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.
Will New York Be The Talk of Scotiabank Arena?
In games where the Knicks have been favored this season, their ATS record is 25-14. As the favorite, they have won their last four games and are 31-9 overall. Today, they are favored by 13.5 points.
New York’s ATS record for the season is 39-31, and they have covered the spread in their last two games. On the road, they are 19-14 ATS compared to 20-17 ATS at home.
The Knicks’ O/U record for the season is 26-44-1, and 62 of their games have had higher over/under lines than today’s line of 210.5. On average, their games have finished with 219.6 points.
New York’s last game was a 124-99 win over the Pistons. The O/U line for that game was 211.5. The Knicks were favored by 17 points in that game, giving them an ATS win.
With a record of 43-28, the Knicks are currently 4th in the Eastern Conference. Against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 29-15 and 9-5 against division opponents.
Heading into their game against the Raptors, the Knicks are ranked 22nd in the NBA in scoring at 111.9 points per game. However, on the road, they have been slightly better, averaging 113.3 points per game.
So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 40.8% of their games. In terms of pace, they are the slowest team in the league at 94.8 possessions per game.
From a shooting perspective, the Knicks have been slightly below average in terms of field goal percentage, ranking 24th in the league at 46%. They have been better from three-point range, hitting 36% of their attempts (16th).
So far, the Knicks’ defense is ranked 2nd in the league at 107.6 points per contest. For the season, New York is ranked 26th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 19.7 free-throws per game vs. the Knicks and have an overall field goal percentage of 46.7%.
Are Toronto Ready for a Home Win?
The Raptors have lost their last 11 games and are 23-49 on the season. In the Eastern Conference, they are in 12th place and 5th place in the Atlantic Division.
Toronto has been the underdog in 50 of their 72 games this season and are 11-39 as the underdog. Today, they are 13.5-point underdogs and have an ATS record of 32-40.
In their last game, the Raptors lost to the Nets by a score of 96-88. The O/U line for that game was 218.5 points, and Toronto was getting 6.5 points going into the game.
The Raptors’ O/U record for the season is 35-36-1, and the under has hit in their last seven games. On average, their games have finished with 230.5 points.
In the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are 16-28 against other teams and 1-12 against division opponents. Today’s O/U line of 210.5 is lower than their season average of 229.3.
When playing at home, the Raptors are scoring 109.4 points per game, which is 27th in the NBA. Overall, they are 19th in scoring at 112.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage, Toronto is 16th in the league at 47%. In terms of pace, the Raptors are 13th in the NBA.
So far this season, Toronto has made 11.6 three-pointers per game, which is 25th in the league. In terms of assists, the Raptors are 5th in the NBA with an average of 29 per game. When it comes to free throws, Toronto is 23rd in the league at 16.1 made free throws per game.
When looking at their scoring compared to the NBA average, the Raptors have outscored the league average in 43.1% of their games. However, they have been held below their average in seven straight games. In terms of two-point shooting, Toronto is 17th in the league at 54%.
Coming into the game, the Raptors’ defense is giving up an average of 117.8 points per game. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA league average in 59.7% of their games. Inside the arc, the Raptors defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.4% and 37.0% from three-point territory.
Raptors vs. Knicks Player Prop
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 -121 while the under is at -113. Our model predicts that Jalen Brunson will finish with 27 points, 4 rebounds, and 6. As for his points prop, we favor the under at 28.5.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 28.5 Points (-113)
Raptors vs. Knicks Predictions
The Raptors come in as the underdog at +13.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 210.5 and our model has the Knicks and Raptors finishing with a combined 217 points. Our pick is to take the over.
The Pick: Raptors +13.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook