Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks - NBA

Prediction published on 1/8/25, 3:49 AM  by Erik Gibbs | Modified on 1/8/25 at 3:58 AM in NBA Picks

Madison Square Garden is set to host an intriguing Wednesday night NBA matchup as the Toronto Raptors visit the New York Knicks. The Raptors (8-28) have struggled this season, particularly on the road, where they’ve won just one of their first 16 games while allowing a concerning 119 points per contest. Their latest defeat came on Monday in a lackluster 128-104 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, during which the Raptors trailed by 19 points at halftime and allowed the Bucks to shoot an impressive 57% from the field. The Knicks (24-13), meanwhile, are sitting in third place in the Eastern Conference standings despite enduring a three-game losing streak. Known for their offensive firepower, New York ranks third in the league in offensive efficiency, averaging 117.2 points per game. However, their shooting woes were on full display in Monday’s 103-94 home loss to the Orlando Magic, where they connected on just four of 22 attempts from beyond the arc. Toronto has had a rough season overall, sitting near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with only eight wins in their first 36 games. Offensively, the Raptors rank 21st in the league in scoring and are particularly poor in three-point production, sitting last in the NBA in three-point field goals made per game. They also rank in the bottom third in turnovers and offensive efficiency, compounding their struggles to generate consistent offense. Defensively, the Raptors rank 27th in scoring defense and are among the league’s worst in defensive efficiency, though they are ninth in total rebounds per game.