New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors 12/9/24 – The New York Knicks, who are in good shape with a record of 14-9, will take on the Toronto Raptors who won seven games and lost seventeen games this season, in the NBA Clash that everyone is looking forward to. The game takes place on Monday, and it will surely attract a lot of fans at the Scotiabank Arena. All the viewers can tune in on NBAt and get the moment by moment action on NBA League Pass as both teams give it all out on the court.
| When: | Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | Scotiabank Arena |
| TV: | NBA TV |
| Stream: | NBA League Pass |
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The New York Knicks are highly favored for this match given that they have an -8 point spread and -227 moneyline which all help to their strong season performance thus far, together with their head-to-head record against the Raptors. Because the over/under is at 229.5, it implies that there will be many points scored, which does not deviate from the Knicks’ recent history of scoring more than the point spread.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Knicks | -8 (-111) | Over 229.5 (-114) | -227 |  |
| Raptors | +8 (-111) | Under 229.5 (-109) | +190 | |
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Jalen Brunson (PG) vs. RJ Barrett (SG)
Jalen Brunson has been a key component for the Knicks. He has started in 23 games this whole season, averaging 25.4 points along with 7.7 assists. Judging from his statistics, he clearly fits their image, considering he has become a clutch number for New York in critical situations. Although there are a few causes for concern, for instance, his 2.3 turnovers per game indicate that he can at times, struggle with ball security under certain circumstances.
On the contrary, RJ Barrett for the Raptors has also started all 21 games, contributing 23.3 points on average along with 6.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists. Barrett’s performance is important for Toronto, especially considering their current challenges. Yes, Barrett’s 3.2 turns per game does offer some complications, but surely he is an asset.
Brunson versus Barrett is such an engaging matchup as there is so much more to it than just shooting a ball through a net, there’s so much more to both players and that particularly is the driving and playmaking along with the defense. It will be interesting to see how Barrett deals with Brunson especially when the latter decides to drive and makes split-second decisions. Alternatively, Barrett’s physical attributes and the fact that he is more versatile give him the edge over Brunson, especially when rebounding and scoring in the post.
Knicks’ Statistical Edge
The Knicks have been doing quite well in the offense this season, recording an average of 118 points per game combined with a field goal percentage of 50%, which would be key in this matchup. Additionally, their ability to shoot from the perimeter, making an average of 14.3 three-pointers at a rate of 39.8 percent, increases their tactical upper hand to possibly dispersing the Raptors’ defense even further.
Raptors’ Rebound Prowess
The Toronto Raptors are highly skilled in rebounding; they manage to average 46.1 rebounds per game especially thanks to RJ Barrett. This was evident in their last match against Dallas which ended in defea,t but they still showcased their strengths. Furthermore, their average of 4.8 blocks per game can even limit the scoring of the Knicks, therefore, Toronto’s rim protection will play an important role in this matchup.
Trends
New York Knicks Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of New York’s last 7 games.
New York are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
New York are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against Toronto.
New York are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games against Toronto.
The total has gone OVER in 9 of New York’s last 13 games on the road.
Toronto Raptors Betting Trends
Toronto are 8-3 ATS in their last 11 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Toronto’s last 16 games.
Toronto are 5-12 SU in their last 17 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Toronto’s last 8 games against New York.
Toronto are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games at home.
New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors Betting Prediction
Considering the recent matches and trends, the Knicks seem to be the safer option, especially to cover the spread. The high over/under of the game indicates that scoring is expected to be abundant. However, with the Knicks having a strong offense and the Raptors able to defend well, it would be best to bet the over.
The Knicks are expected to triumph, but due to the Raptors’ incredible at-home form, they might very well overcome the +8 spread. Considering that he consistently scores, prop bets on Brunson for points and assists might be useful. This is expected to be a closely contested game, with the possibility that New York will stretch the lead in the later stages.
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Score Prediction: Knicks 118, Raptors 110.
