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New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction NBA Picks 12/9/24
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Toronto Raptors (7-17) vs New York Knicks (14-9)
December 9, 2024 at 07:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Toronto Raptors +5.5 / New York Knicks -5.5 — Over/Under: 229.5
The New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors collide at the Scotiabank Arena on Monday 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 in great form as they’ve won nine of their last 12 games overall, but they will be hoping to bounce back after having their four-game win streak halted by the Pistons in a 120-111 loss on Saturday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 31 points and 10 assists on 11 of 21 shooting, Mikal Bridges added 20 points while OG Anunoby and Josh Hart scored 17 points apiece. As a team, the Knicks shot 53 percent from the field and 11 of 34 from the 3-point line as they got off to a terrible start and leaked 39 points in the first quarter to fall into an early 17-point deficit, which they were able to cut to just four points before the Pistons pulled away in the fourth quarter.
Toronto Raptors
Meanwhile, the Toronto Raptors have been in decent shape as they’ve split their last 10 games, but they will be hoping to avoid a third straight defeat after falling just short to the Mavericks in a 125-118 loss on Saturday. Gradey Dick led the team with 27 points, Jakob Poeltl added 20 points with seven rebounds and seven assists, Scottie Barnes tallied 19 points with eight rebounds and 14 assists while RJ Barrett chipped in with 18 points and five assists. As a team, the Raptors shot 46 percent from the field and 15 of 39 from the 3-point line, but they had no answers for the Mavericks on the defensive end, particularly in the first half where they leaked 70 points to trail by as many as 24 points before seeing their second half rally come up just short.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Raptors have lost each of their last 15 night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have won each of their last nine night games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a losing record.
- The Raptors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games at Scotiabank Arena against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Raptors’ last six games as home underdogs following a home loss have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight night games have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Knicks could be missing some players once again with Cameron Payne and Karl-Anthony Towns both listed as questionable, while the Raptors are again playing without Bruce Brown and Immanuel Quickley. The Knicks come into this meeting as the team in better form as they were on fire before they got stopped by the Pistons in a surprising upset loss on Saturday. The Raptors are capable of pulling off the upset at home, but coming fresh off a tough loss, I prefer a play on the Knicks even if Towns isn’t able to suit up.
