The Raptors host the New York Knicks on Friday, Dec 1. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on TSN. Toronto comes into this game as 2-point favorites with the total set at 218. Keep reading to get our Raptors vs. Knicks predictions.
Raptors vs. Knicks Odds
- Spread: Raptors -2
- Total 218
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Game Info
- Date: Friday, Dec 1
- 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 1-4 vs. the spread.
- The Knicks are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, New York has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
Raptors Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Raptors have an over/under record of 3-2 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Toronto has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 109 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Toronto has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 4-1 SU and 4-1 ATS in their last five games.
Can New York Grab a Win on the Road?
Over the Knicks’ last five games, they are 3-2 and come in with an overall record of 11-7. On the road, the Knicks have gone 5-4 so far this season compared to their 6-3 mark at home.
The Knicks are coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 118 points vs. the Pistons. This figure is more than their season average of 110.4 points per game. Offensively, the Knicks have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 28th in the league In terms of three-pointers, they are 8th in percentage and 10th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Knicks’ defense holds the 2nd rank in the NBA, allowing 105.4 points per game.
Opponents are hitting 54.3% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.4% of their three-point attempts.
Will the Toronto Defense Show Up at Home?
The Raptors head into today’s action with an overall record of 9-10 and have gone 3-0 over their previous three games. In away games this season, the Raptors have put together a 3-6 record, whereas they have a 6-4 record when playing at home.
In their most recent game, the Raptors’ offense tallied 112 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 111.5 points per game. On the offensive front, the Raptors have a season-long field goal percentage of 46%, ranking 21st in the NBA. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 28th in terms of percentage and 23rd in three-pointers made.
At this time, the Raptors’ defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 112.2 points per game.
In the terms of takeaways, Raptors are causing 13.6 turnovers per game, ranking 18th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 21st in rejections, averaging 4.5 blocked shots each game.
Raptors vs. Knicks 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 -125 while the under is at -109. In this game against the Raptors, we suggest betting on the under for Jalen Brunson and his points prop set at 24.5. Our player projection model anticipates him not reaching his prop, with a projected total of 22.
- The Prop: Jalen Brunson Under 24.5 Points (-109)
Raptors vs. Knicks Predictions
For today’s matchup we are recommending to take the Raptors to secure the win, with an expected final score of 110-107. When it comes to the spread, we believe they’ll cover at -2.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 218 and our model has the Knicks and Raptors finishing with a combined 217 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Raptors -2 | at Fanduel Sportsbook