NBA : New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Odds & Prediction

Game Info: December 9, 2024 7:30PM EST @ Scotiabank Arena

The Knicks have been quite impressive as a unit, thrashing teams such as Charlotte and Orlando to show the depth of their offense. The Raptors, on the other hand, have been resilient as well, covering with some tight losses to the likes of Dallas. Both teams should come with their diametrically opposed styles of play; New York relies on accurate shooting scoring from a variety of different players, as for Toronto, it’s all defensive intensity and hustle. Thus, we should expect an interesting strategic clash and change of momentum.

Betting Odds and Info

These are the latest odds as of writing:

Moneyline: Knicks 1.40 , Raptors 3.03

Spread: Knicks -6 , Raptors +6

Over/Under: 231.5

Team Recent Performance

New York Knicks

They triumphed over New Orleans on December 2, 118-85, covering the -12.5 and going under (224). However, they barely managed to put away Charlotte 99-98 on November 30, failing to cover the -12.5 spread, total going under (220.5). As on December 4, they bested Orlando, 121-106, covering the -5 and going over (215). Then on December 6, their stars dominated Charlotte, 125-101, easily covering the -14.5 and going over (217). Then, on December 8, their latest score was against Detroit, a defeat of 111-120 while failing to cover the -8 spread but hitting the over (224.5).

Toronto Raptors

They lost to Dallas on December 8, 118-125, but still covered the +8 spread and went over (236). In a heavy loss to Oklahoma City, 92-129, they failed to cover a +10.5 spread alongside going under (227) on December 6. They reported victory on December 4 against Indiana with a 122-111 scoreline while covering the +3 spread under (236.5). At the end of an exciting game on December 2, they beat Miami 119-116, covering +5 and going over (221.5). On November 30, however, they lost at home to Miami 111-121 and failed to cover a +8 spread, which went over( 219.5).

Team Head-to-Head Matchup

Based on their all-time record, head-to-head, the New York Knicks lead the way against the Toronto Raptors with a 6-4 record. Also, just like their overall record, the Knicks are ahead against the spread (ATS) with a score of 6-4, while their over-under (O/U) record is similar for both teams at 8-2. In terms of scoring figures, New York is the higher-scoring team with an average tally of 119.10 points a game against Toronto’s 112.00. In the first halves, the teams also see New York leading halftime scoring – 58.00 points over Toronto’s 56.50 points. Shooting better from the field at 50.75% gives them a combined score on the board between both teams to 45.60 rebounds per game versus Toronto’s 40.30 rebounds per game. New York also has its three-point shooting very effective, with 150 from 362 attempts as opposed to that of Toronto, which converted 114 out of 353 shots. In terms of steals, however, Toronto takes an edge with an average of 8.90 steals per game, compared to New York’s 5.10.

Team Injuries

New York Knicks

Cameron Payne (PG, elbow) and Karl-Anthony Towns (C, knee) are marked questionable for this game. Out indefinitely is Mitchell Robinson (C, ankle).

Toronto Raptors

Out indefinitely now are Bruce Brown Jr. (SG, knee) and Immanuel Quickley (PG, elbow).

SPORTBOOK.AG’s Prediction

The New York Knicks will win and cover the spread with the total over 231.5.

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