The Knicks host the Toronto Raptors on Monday, Dec 11. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on MSG. New York comes into this game as 4-point favorites with the total set at 220.5. Keep reading to get our Knicks vs. Raptors predictions.
Knicks vs. Raptors Odds
- Spread: Knicks -4
- Total 220.5
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Game Info
- Date: Monday, Dec 11
- 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 1-4 vs. the spread.
- Although Toronto has a straight up record of 3-7 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 110 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Raptors have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- In their last three games at home, the Knicks have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 121 points per game in this stretch.
- Although the Knicks have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the spread going 1-2.
Will the Raptors Win in New York?
In their last five games, the Raptors have gone 1-4 and have an overall record of 9-13. When playing against teams from the Eastern Conference, the Raptors are 5-12 compared to 4-1 in non-conference games.
The Raptors’ offense wrapped up their last game with 116 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 111 points per contest. Offensively, the Raptors have a season long field goal percentage of 46%, which is 21st in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 30th in percentage and 26th in three-pointers made.
So far, the Raptors’ defense is ranked 15th in the league at 112.8 points per contest.
The Toronto defense has allowed opponents to shoot 37.1% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 47.5% of their field goal attempts vs. Toronto.
Will New York Make it Happen at Home?
In their last five games, the Knicks have gone 3-2 and have an overall record of 12-9. As of now, they are in 8th place in the Eastern Conference and 4th place in the Atlantic division.
New York’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 123 points against the Celtics. They had 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.
The Knicks’ defense is presently ranked 3rd in the league, allowing an average of 108.7 points per contest.
In the terms of takeaways, Knicks are causing 12.3 turnovers per game, ranking 7th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 30th in rejections, averaging 3 blocked shots each game.
Knicks vs. Raptors Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Jalen Brunson and his points prop of 24.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -123 while the under is at -111. In his matchup vs. the Knicks, we are recommending to take the under on Jalen Brunson and his prop of 24.5 points. Our player projection model has him falling short of his prop with a projected 23.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 24.5 Points (-111)
Knicks vs. Raptors Predictions
We’re putting our money on the Knicks to win, and have the projected score sitting at 111-106. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Knicks at -4.
Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 220.5 and given that our model is projecting 217 points between the teams, we like the under.
The Pick: Knicks -4 | at Fanduel Sportsbook