Raptors vs. Knicks Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for December 9

Raptors vs. Knicks Game Info

• Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Venue: Scotiabank Arena -- Toronto, Ontario
• Coverage: NBA TV, MSG, and TSN

The New York Knicks (14-9) visit the Toronto Raptors (7-17) in a matchup of Atlantic Division teams at Scotiabank Arena, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Monday, December 9, 2024. The Raptors are 6.5-point underdogs in the game, the first matchup between the teams this season. The matchup has a point total of 232.

Raptors vs. Knicks Odds & Spread

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Raptors vs. Knicks Prediction & Pick

All NBA win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Knicks win (73.1%)

Raptors vs. Knicks Betting Trends

• The Knicks have covered the spread 11 times in 23 games with a set spread.
• The Raptors have 15 wins against the spread in 24 games this season.
• Knicks games have gone over the total 15 times out of 24 chances this season.
• The Raptors have eclipsed the over/under 50% of the time this year (12 of 24 games with a set point total).
• When playing at home, New York owns a better record against the spread (6-4-1) compared to its ATS record in road games (5-7-0).
• Looking at over/unders, the Knicks hit the over less often when playing at home, as they've gone over the total seven times in 11 opportunities this season (63.6%). In away games, they have hit the over eight times in 12 opportunities (66.7%).
• In 2024-25 against the spread, Toronto has a better winning percentage at home (.667, 8-4-0 record) than away (.583, 7-5-0).
• Looking at the over/under, Raptors games have gone over eight of 12 times at home (66.7%), and four of 12 away (33.3%).

Knicks Leaders

• Karl-Anthony Towns averages 25.2 points, 13.2 rebounds and 3 assists.
• Jalen Brunson averages 25.4 points, 2.9 boards and 7.7 assists.
• Josh Hart averages 14 points, 8.5 boards and 5.6 assists.
• OG Anunoby is averaging 17.7 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.
• Mikal Bridges is averaging 16.7 points, 3.6 boards and 3.4 assists. At the other end, he averages 1.1 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.

Raptors Leaders

• Jakob Poeltl's numbers on the season are 16.2 points, 11.6 boards and 2.7 assists per contest. He is also draining 59.6% of his shots from the floor (eighth in NBA).
• RJ Barrett's numbers on the season are 23.3 points, 6.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game. He is making 45.8% of his shots from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range, with an average of 2 treys.
• The Raptors are getting 21 points, 8.7 boards and 7.8 assists per game from Scottie Barnes.
• Per game, Ochai Agbaji provides the Raptors 11.4 points, 4.2 boards and 2 assists, plus 1 steal and 0.6 blocks.
• Gradey Dick averages 18.4 points, 3 boards and 2.1 assists. He is draining 41.9% of his shots from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc, with 2.6 triples per game.

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