Raptors vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 20

New York Knicks logo on the left and Toronto Raptors logo on the right
  • The Knicks are -7.5 favorites vs. the Raptors
  • Total (Over/Under): 227.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG

The Toronto Raptors visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks on Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in New York, NY.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Raptors vs Knicks Over/Under is 229.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Raptors are 20-21 against the spread, while the Knicks are 22-18 against the spread.


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Raptors vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Toronto Raptors+7.5 -110O 229.5 -110+230
New York Knicks -7.5 -110U 229.5 -110-300

Knicks vs Raptors Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Saturday‘s game with 75.0% confidence, factoring in recent team & player performances for the Raptors and Knicks, plus player injuries and defensive & offensive matchups.

Knicks vs Raptors Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Raptors will cover the spread for Saturday‘s game with 52.0% confidence.


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  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 24 of their last 32 away games (+15.15 Units / 43% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 3Q Spread in 21 of their last 31 away games (+10.20 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 away games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 43 of their last 74 games (+8.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 34 of their last 58 games (+7.75 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 34 of their last 53 games (+14.50 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 47 of their last 82 games (+13.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 3Q Game Total Over in 45 of their last 74 games (+12.70 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 20 of their last 27 games at home (+12.30 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 53 of their last 87 games (+11.20 Units / 6% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 20-21 (-3.15 Units / -6.8% ROI).

  • 16-26 against the Moneyline (-15.85 Units / -24.14% ROI)
  • 23-19 against the Over for game total points (+2.1 Units / 4.55% ROI)
  • 19-23 against the Under for game total points (-6.35 Units / -13.73% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 22-18 (+2.25 Units / 4.89% ROI).

  • 25-17 against the Moneyline (+4.35 Units / 4.48% ROI)
  • 19-23 against the Over for game total points (-6.3 Units / -13.64% ROI)
  • 23-19 against the Under for game total points (+2.1 Units / 4.55% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Under in 37 of their last 89 games (-22.95 Units / -22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 36 of their last 89 games (-22.50 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 53 games (-19.45 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 27 games at home (-15.00 Units / -50% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 2Q Spread in 29 of their last 70 games (-14.05 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 62 games (-21.00 Units / -16% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 23 of their last 62 games (-20.55 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 10 of their last 38 away games (-18.55 Units / -40% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 1Q Spread in 12 of their last 38 away games (-15.45 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 71 games (-14.70 Units / -18% ROI)

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Toronto Raptors: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Raptors were undefeated (8-0) when making 15 or more three-pointers last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .700

The Raptors are 5-14 (.263) when losing the rebounding margin this season — 8th-worst in the NBA. The Knicks have averaged 55.2 rebounds/game this season — T-2nd-highest in the NBA.

The Raptors are 4-14 (.222) when scoring fewer second chance points than their opponent this season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .431

The Raptors are 9-21 (.300) when allowing 110 or more points this season — 9th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .365

New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Knicks are 10-2 (.833) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .445

The Knicks are 20-13 (.606) when allowing 12 or more offensive rebounds this season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .506

The Knicks are 14-4 (.778) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .638

The Knicks were 33-19 (.635) when scoring more second chance points than their opponent last season — 10th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .544

Injury Report: Knicks vs. RaptorsSaturday‘s Game, Jan. 20

  • Evan Fournier (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • DaQuan Jeffries (New York Knicks): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Christian Koloko (Toronto Raptors): Illness, Game Time Decision
  • Markquis Nowell (Toronto Raptors): Ribs, Game Time Decision

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 5.8 turnovers per game (476 turnovers/82 games) in the second half last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.0

The Raptors had an assist to turnover ratio of 2.1 (987 assists/ 480 TOs) on the road last season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.8

The Raptors have averaged 6.0 turnovers per game (740 turnovers/124 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.9

The Raptors have averaged 8.4 fast break points per game (1,046 points/124 games) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.6

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 8.4 second chance points per game (1,041 points/124 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Knicks have averaged 19.5 offensive rebounds per game (819 rebounds/42 games) this season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.7

The Knicks have averaged 16.3 second chance points per game (2,019 points/124 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 13.8

The Knicks have averaged 8.7 second chance points per game (364 points/42 games) in the first half this season — 3rd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 6.8

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 9.4 steals per game (772 steals/82 games) last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Raptors averaged 31.9 defensive rebounds per game (2,615 rebounds/82 games) last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Raptors stole the ball 772 times last season — most among NBA teams

The Raptors have averaged 32.9 defensive rebounds per game (4,077 rebounds/124 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 35.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,500 rebounds/42 games) this season — tied for 9th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.1

The Knicks averaged 36.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,991 rebounds/82 games) last season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have averaged 3.7 blocks per game (156 blocks/42 games) this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks have averaged 36.2 defensive rebounds per game (4,491 rebounds/124 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 6th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2


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