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

Prediction published on 27/03/2024, 07:15  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The New York Knicks will head to Scotiabank Arena to face the Toronto Raptors in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 23-49 and 12th in the Eastern Conference, while the visitors are 43-28 and fourth in the Conference standings. 

The New York Knicks are currently enjoying a strong run of form, securing victories in six of their last seven games overall. They’re now gunning for a third straight win after a convincing 124-99 victory over the Pistons on Monday. Donte DiVincenzo showcased an outstanding performance, setting a career-high with 11 3-pointers and leading the team with 40 points on 14 of 23 shooting, while Jalen Brunson added 28 points along with six rebounds. Despite ranking 22nd in the NBA's scoring charts with an average of 111.9 points per game, the Knicks excel defensively, conceding just 107.6 points per game, ranking them second in the league in that category. However, they tend to allow 5.5 more points per game when playing away compared to home games. Unfortunately, the Knicks will be without key players Julius Randle, OG Anunoby, Mitchell Robinson, and Alec Burks for tonight's matchup.

The Toronto Raptors are enduring a tough stretch, having lost 13 of their last 14 games overall. They’re now desperately seeking to break their 11-game losing streak following a 96-88 defeat to the Nets on Monday. Gary Trent Jr. led the team with 18 points, supported by Javon Freeman-Liberty's 15 points. Ranking 19th in scoring in the NBA with an average of 112.8 points per game, the Raptors face a tough defensive opponent in the New York Knicks, who rank second in points allowed per game with 107.6. Interestingly, Toronto performs better offensively on the road, averaging 116.1 points compared to 109.4 points at home. However, defensively, they struggle, ranking 24th in the NBA, allowing an average of 117.8 points per game. Toronto is also dealing with numerous injuries, with as many as seven players listed as potential absentees for the upcoming match, including RJ Barrett, Jontay Porter, and Immanuel Quickley.