Toronto Raptors vs Knicks Prediction and Betting Tips 10 Dec 2024 - NBA Prediction
NLB Staff
09.12.2024 17:38
Toronto Raptors vs Knicks Prediction
With the Toronto Raptors finally showing signs of life as a stronger squad this season, they play a Knicks unit that continues to be one of the best all-around units. As this Raptors squad has come off a 125-118 loss, the Knicks took an 8-point defeat against Detroit. This game will be played on December 10th at 6:00 A.M. IST in ScotiaBank stadium in Toronto. Below are our key betting tips, vital injuries, top player props, and key head-to-head trends to create a potential outcome for this game.
Toronto Raptors vs Knicks Key Betting Tips & Predictions
1. Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Moneyline Pick
Looking at the Knicks have a -295 moneyline, it should be taken as they are the far more talented unit. Led by Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges in the backcourt, this unit should have way more points plus assists than Gradey Dick in addition to Scottie Barnes. Knowing Josh Hart brings way more energy as a rebounder and defender than Ochai Agbaji, the Knicks O.G. Annunboy’s length should help him score plus get more boards against R.J. Barrett. Having a center like Karl Anthony-Towns that will dominate Jakob Poeltl throughout, the Knicks should win their 5th straight money line at -295.
2. Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Point Spread Pick
As the Knicks have a -5.5 spread during this game, it should be taken due to their elite ability of scoring and leadership against Toronto. Having a guard like Jalen Brunson who can provide layups inside, his ability to hit the mid-range and find open players should help them score a ton. Being a key component this offense runs around, he matches up with Scottie Barnes who will finish himself and provide a great load of passes. But, the Knicks point guard has shown to be a much stronger defender and should create steals plus bad passes for Toronto. Seeing they will get a ton of transition points through him, Mikal Bridges should continue knocking deep shots. His ability to hit the three and create perimeter looks will help outscore Gradey Dick’s offensive game, while Bridges should force a lot of tougher shots. As a great close-out defender, this Knicks guard can create board-plus assists as well. Knowing that Josh Hart continues to be one of the most aggressive small forwards, his rebounding ability should completely outmatch that of Ochai Agabji. As Hart remains a top-notch blocker, he should create offense on the other end because of multiple stops, while also providing inside scoring himself. With O.G. Annunoby being a better two-way piece than R.J. Barrett, Karl Anthony-Towns should dominate Jakob Poeltl throughout. Seeing this, the Knicks should easily cover their -5.5 spread.
3. Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Over/Under Pick (Total Points)
With this game’s over/under is 230, both units should have tons of options to help there be a lot of buckets throughout. As the Knicks are led by an extremely athletic point guard who can finish at the basket and pass with ease, their shooting guard remains a key piece, all-around scorer. Having a strong three-point shooter and dunker at small forward, their power forward has shown to be a very efficient finisher who can create with size. Knowing there is the most elite piece on this team that can get boards as well, they play a Raptors unit led by one of the best passing, rebounding, plus scoring guards. Having a shooting guard that continues improving from three, their power forward’s ability to finish inside the paint plus near perimeter areas allows this group’s center to be a top-tier put-back scorer. Seeing this and the previous matchups' score was 246 points, these units should hit the over.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Top Player Props
R.J. Barrett under 22.5 points at 1.67: As the Raptors power forward has been solid forward scoring-wise this season, his struggles have been against pieces much stronger than him. Having to match up with O.G. Annunoby, R.J. Barrett will have a tough time finding looks inside or near the basket. Averaging 23.3 points a night, he will be under that number in this game.
Karl Anthony-Towns over 25.5 points at 1.71: See that this Knicks center remains a top-tier scorer, his abilities have become impossible to stop. Matched up with Jakob Poeltl, Towns should use size and skill to finish easily while also hitting perimeter shots. Being someone who scores 25.2 per night, his score will be over the line in this game.
Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks Injury News & Impact
Toronto Raptors Injuries: Immanuel Quickley, 15.3 points, is still out with an elbow issue, and this unit is also missing Bruce Brown due to a conditioning issue.
New York Knicks Injuries: Having Karl Anthony-Towns and Cameron Payne back, this New York Knicks only injury remains Mitchell Robinson, 8.5 rebounds, due to an ankle problem.
Toronto Raptors vs Knicks Head-to-Head Trends
The New York Knicks have won four straight games against Toronto and hope to extend this streak even more. Knowing that this unit has scored over 100 points in 10 straight matchups, the Knicks will have a highly efficient offensive game after averaging 131.5 in their past four. Being 5-2 against the spread vs. Toronto, this New York unit hopes to build its record further.
Betting Insights & Public Trends
Looking at the current public trends, New York is favored by 74.1% of bettors to beat Toronto during this matchup.
Toronto Raptors vs Knicks Final Prediction
With the New York Knicks entering this game on a pretty strong streak, they hope to continue it against a much weaker Raptors unit. Seeing that the Knicks continue being strong on both offense and defense, their group should completely outpower Toronto as a two-way unit. Led by Jalen Brunson, his ability to create inside and knock down perimeter looks has become a huge part of this Knicks squad. Seeing that he can pass as well, his offensive game completely outplays a weaker defender in Scottie Barnes. Although Barnes will be able to somewhat match Brunson’s abilities with his scoring and passing, it will be at a much less efficient level because of the Knicks guard’s defense. Having a strong ability to create steals and finish at the other end, Brunson should help New York get extra opportunities. As Mikal Bridges plays shooting guard, his greatness in finishing from three and drive-in for easy floaters has had a vital impact. Being someone who can also create top-tier passes, his abilities as a rebounder will help take over Gradey Dick’s three-point game. Knowing that Bridges will create a lot of rougher looks as a close-out defender, he should keep the Raptors shooting guard quiet.
With Josh Hart starting at small forward as a high-impact piece who plays with full energy, his abilities will keep Ochai Agabji silent. As Hart is a high-impact defender who can work side-to-side, his prowess as a blocker at the rim will take out a lot of looks for the Raptors' small forward being a more lengthy piece. Seeing that he provides steals as well, Hart can turn them into transition opportunities for dunks down the other end. Knowing that O.G. Annunoby has been in lockdown at power forward as a wing defender, his inside one will also help create a lot of bad looks for someone like R.J. Barrett. Someone like Barrett has struggled from outside and Annunoby’s speed should help the Knicks power forward finish with ease against R.J. In addition, his rebounding prowess will help Karl Anthony-Towns inside as a much stronger finisher than Jakob Poeltl. See that the Knicks have Miles McBride and Cameron Payne off the bench, Toronto can try to keep it competitive with Davion Mitchell plus Ja’Kobe Walter.
Our prediction: New York Knicks win and cover their -6.5 spread, while the score goes over 230 points.
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