Toronto Raptors (16-33) vs New York Knicks (33-17)
Game Info: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Scotiabank Arena)
Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +6.5 -- Over/Under: 230 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass
The New York Knicks travel to the Scotiabank Arena to take on the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Here’s a New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction. This article will include a New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Pick.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have been on a nice run as they've won six of their last seven games overall and they will be eager to stay hot after outlasting the Rockets in a 124-118 home win last night. Jalen Brunson led the team with 42 points and 10 assists on 14 of 27 shooting, Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns scored 22 points each while Josh Hart chipped in with 19 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. As a team, the Knicks shot 50 percent from the field and six of 26 from the 3-point line as they struggled for most of the game and looked to be in trouble when they trailed by 12 points in the third quarter before they exploded for 46 points in the fourth quarter to run down the Rockets with time to spare.
Toronto Raptors
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in great form as they've won eight of their last 10 games overall and they will be eager to keep it going after taking down the Clippers in a 115-108 home win on Sunday. RJ Barrett led the team with 20 points and seven assists, Scottie Barnes added 15 points with seven rebounds and five assists while Jakob Poeltl chipped in with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists. As a team, the Raptors shot 51 percent from the field and 13 of 25 from the 3-point line as they poured in 36 points in the first quarter to keep pace with the Clippers in the first half, before they went on a decisive 26-12 run in the third quarter to pull away and escape with the impressive win.
Why the Toronto Raptors will win
- The Raptors have won each of their last four games as home underdogs.
- The Knicks have lost five of their last six games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Raptors.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 10 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Raptors have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against the Knicks at Scotiabank Arena following a win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 14 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have lost 18 of their last 19 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in six of their last seven games against Raptors teams that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games on the first leg of a back-to-back against Eastern Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors' last five games as home underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks' last four games as road favorites against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back has gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Knicks are still missing OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson, while the Raptors are keeping an eye on Chris Boucher and Bruce Brown who are both questionable. The Knicks come in as clear favorites given their recent form and their impressive comeback win over the Rockets last night, but the Raptors loom as a dangerous team as they've been flying under the radar with eight wins in their last 10 games. The Knicks are certainly tempting at the modest line, but I think the Raptors continue their season-best form with another upset win at home.
Peter’s Pick Toronto +6.5
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
AUTHOR: Peter Tran
