Knicks vs. Raptors Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Toronto Raptors will try to slow down the red-hot New York Knicks on Monday night in the standalone NBA game. Can RJ Barrett help to limit the Knicks in a battle against his former team? Matt McCuen is targeting the total in this Knicks vs. Raptors clash.
Matt McCuen - December 9, 2024, 5:27 PM EST
4 minKnicks vs. Raptors Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Toronto Raptors will host the New York Knicks tonight from the Six.
Toronto comes into this game with a record of 7-17. As expected, Toronto has been one of the worst teams in the NBA this year. Entering the year, the exceptions for Toronto were very low. This Raptors team is in the process of rebuilding, and they know it will be a few more years before they are competitive again.
The positive for Toronto is that this roster has young talent. The Raptors have lost back-to-back games, and they are 5-5 over their last 10 games.
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New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors Odds
New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: December 9, 2024
- Time: 7:30 pm ET
- Where To Watch: NBA TV, MSG, TSN
New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors Prediction
Canada native RJ Barrett leads the team with 23.3 points per game and 5.9 assists. Scottie Barnes has enjoyed a strong season for the Raps with 21.0 points per game and 8.7 rebounds. Gradey Dick has averaged 18.4 points and 2.1 assists.
The Raptors have averaged 112.5 points per game.
New York has posted a record of 12-7. After a sluggish start to the season, New York has played much better over the past two weeks. Entering the season, New York was one of the betting favorites to win the Eastern Conference.
New York had a busy offseason bolstering their roster. Few teams in the NBA are better on paper than the Knicks. New York has won seven of their last 10 games. The Knicks will look to rebound from Saturday's 120-111 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
Jalen Brunson leads the team with 25.4 points per game and 7.7 assists. Big man Karl-Anthony Towns has been great this season for New York with 25.2 points per game and 13.2 rebounds. OG Anunoby has added 17.7 points and 5.0 rebounds.
The Knicks have scored 118.0 points per game.
New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors Pick
- Pick: Knicks/Raptors 1H Under 119 -115 Get oddschecker+ right now for just $9.99 per month. Don't miss out on this December deal!
The pace of this game will favor the under.
While the Knicks have not played great on the defensive end, they are a much better defensive team than their numbers indicate.
Toronto will struggle to keep pace with the Knicks tonight.
