New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 23/12/2024, 02:09  by Kennedy Kechula | Modified on 23/12/2024 at 02:13 in NBA Predictions

The New York Knicks will welcome the Toronto Raptors for their second meeting of the season. The two sides sit on opposite ends of the Eastern Conference standings with the Knicks faring much better than their visitors. Below is our prediction for this match.

The Knicks have won their last three matches which has allowed them to hold on to third place in the East. After defeating the Pelicans 104-93 to move to 18-10, they now return home for a short two-game homestand.

Tom Thibodeau’s men do not have any major and recent injury concerns and are almost at full strength. The Knicks defeated the Raptors two weeks ago away from home to claim their fifth successive win in this fixture.

The Raptors are going through another losing run, which has become synonymous with them this season. Darko Rajakovic’s men have lost seven straight games which is the second time they have lost at least six in a row.

Possessing the third-worst record, the Raptors have lost 22 of their 29 matches. Placed second from bottom in the East, the Raps are coming off a 114-110 home loss to the Rockets.

Immanuel Quickley and Bruce Brown have been joined in the treatment room by Jacob Poeltl. The three will miss this trip while Davion Mitchell is questionable.