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New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA
by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions
The Toronto Raptors will take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in the NBA on Saturday night. The hosts are 25-17 and fifth in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 16-26 and currently holding 11th place.
The Toronto Raptors find themselves in a significant downturn, having lost five of their last six games. They aim to reverse their fortunes after a close 116-110 defeat to the Bulls on Thursday. Scottie Barnes led the team with 31 points, seven rebounds, and six assists on 11 of 18 shooting, while RJ Barrett contributed 17 points along with six assists. As the 16th-ranked scoring team in the NBA, Toronto averages 115 points per game. Their upcoming opponent, the New York squad, boasts a formidable defense, ranking third in the league by allowing only 110.8 points per game. On the defensive front, Toronto stands 18th, permitting an average of 116.3 points per night this season. Notably, the Raptors tend to surrender 9.1 more points on the road compared to their home games. Adding to the challenge, Jakob Poeltl and Otto Porter Jr. are marked as doubtful for the upcoming match, introducing some uncertainty to Toronto's lineup.
Meanwhile, the New York Knicks have been in excellent form, securing victories in eight of their last ten games overall. They are eyeing a third consecutive win following a narrow 113-109 home triumph over the Wizards on Thursday. Jalen Brunson played a pivotal role in the victory, leading the team with an impressive stat line of 41 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Julius Randle also contributed significantly with 21 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Currently, the Knicks occupy the 17th spot in the NBA's scoring charts, averaging 114.9 points per game. Their upcoming opponents, the Toronto Raptors, showcase a slightly better defensive record, ranking 18th in the league by allowing 116.3 points per game. However, the Knicks' standout performance this season has been on the defensive end, where they boast the fifth-best record in the NBA, allowing just 110.8 points per game. Mitchell Robinson and Josh Hart are listed on the injury report.
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The Best Betting Odds for New York Knicks v Toronto Raptors Match
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1.28 | 3.35 |
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Who will win the New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Basketball game?
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors game on 20/01/2024 of the current NBA season:
- New York Knicks has a 62.41% chance to pick up the win against Toronto Raptors according to Bet365 ⭐ with the odds of 1.33.
- There is a probability of 37.59% ⭐ for Toronto Raptors to win vs New York Knicks with odds of 3.4 at Bet365.
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New York Knicks - Toronto Raptors Key Points
- The Knicks have won eight of their last ten matches
- The Knicks are 13-5 at home this season
- The Knicks won the last two matches between these sides
- The Raptors have lost five of their last six games
- The Raptors are 6-15 on the road this season
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Our New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction
The Raptors have struggled to put a run of any significance this season, and they now face an in-form Knicks that are coming off back-to-back wins and are a force in defense. It’s difficult to back the Raptors with any confidence, especially on the road, so we will be laying our money on the hosts in this one. Our New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors prediction: New York Knicks to win the match.
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