Raptors vs Knicks Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Jan. 8

New York Knicks logo on the left and Toronto Raptors logo on the right
  • The Knicks are -11.5 favorites vs. the Raptors
  • Total (Over/Under): 231.5 points
  • Watch the game on MSG | TSN

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

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

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

So far this NBA season, the Raptors are 20-14 against the spread, while the Knicks are 17-18 against the spread.


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Raptors vs. Knicks Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Toronto Raptors O
New York Knicks U

Knicks vs Raptors Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Wednesday‘s game with 80.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Raptors and Knicks.

Knicks vs Raptors Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Wednesday‘s game with 70.0% confidence.


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  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Moneyline in 16 of their last 32 away games (+13.06 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 32 away games (+8.47 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have covered the 2Q Spread in 20 of their last 32 away games (+7.05 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 24 away games (+6.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 41 of their last 62 games (+16.85 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Over in 41 of their last 65 games (+15.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 49 of their last 83 games (+13.40 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 2Q Spread in 32 of their last 50 games at home (+12.50 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 3Q Spread in 56 of their last 96 games (+10.87 Units / 10% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Raptors have gone 20-14 (+4.6 Units / 11.62% ROI).

  • 8-28 against the Moneyline (-14.9 Units / -40.38% ROI)
  • 19-17 against the Over for game total points (+0.3 Units / 0.76% ROI)
  • 17-19 against the Under for game total points (-3.9 Units / -9.85% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 17-18 (-2.8 Units / -6.88% ROI).

  • 24-13 against the Moneyline (-7.2 Units / -5.36% ROI)
  • 20-16 against the Over for game total points (+2.4 Units / 5.9% ROI)
  • 16-20 against the Under for game total points (-6.05 Units / -14.85% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only covered the 1Q Spread in 33 of their last 95 games (-35.10 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Moneyline in 39 of their last 84 games (-29.53 Units / -17% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Moneyline in 41 of their last 95 games (-28.75 Units / -18% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 21 of their last 62 games (-26.04 Units / -37% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 31 of their last 83 games (-25.40 Units / -27% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 82 games (-34.20 Units / -38% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only covered the 1Q Spread in 37 of their last 82 games (-14.05 Units / -15% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 11 of their last 32 away games (-13.20 Units / -36% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 19 of their last 49 games (-13.02 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The Toronto Raptors have only hit the 2Q Game Total Under in 18 of their last 46 games (-12.98 Units / -25% ROI)

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

The Raptors are 1-16 (.059) when allowing 15 or more second chance points this season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .445

The Raptors are 1-8 (.111) when scoring fewer than 10 fastbreak points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .389

The Raptors are 5-17 (.227) when scoring 15 or more second chance points this season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .555

The Raptors are 18-39 (.316) when scoring 15 or more second chance points since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .551

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

The Knicks are 13-3 (.812) when making 15 or more three-pointers this season — 8th-best in the NBA. The Raptors have allowed 14.1 made three-pointers per game this season — T-5th-worst in the NBA.

The Knicks are 20-4 (.833) when their opponent attempts fewer than 15 free throws since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: .558

The Knicks are 20-6 (.769) when scoring 110 or more points this season — T-6th-best in the NBA. The Raptors have allowed 119.0 points per game this season — 4th-worst in the NBA.

The Knicks are 37-8 (.822) when making 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd-best in the NBA. The Raptors have allowed 13.8 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th-worst in the NBA.

Toronto Raptors Offensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors averaged 20.7 fast break points per game (847 points/41 games) at home last season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.8

The Raptors have averaged 18.2 fast break points per game (3,433 points/189 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.4

The Raptors have averaged 9.5 fast break points per game (1,804 points/189 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.6

The Raptors have averaged 19.7 fast break points per game (1,871 points/95 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.8

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks are shooting 50% (1,611/3,242) this season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 46%

The Knicks averaged 24.4 assists per game (1,998 assists/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.7

The Knicks have an eFG% of 57% this season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 54%

The Knicks had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (1,998 assists/ 1,085 TOs) last season — tied for 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 2.0

Toronto Raptors Defensive Stats & Trends

The Raptors have averaged 4.5 blocks per game (162 blocks/36 games) this season — 6th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Raptors have averaged 4.7 blocks per game (551 blocks/118 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Raptors have averaged 4.3 blocks per game (245 blocks/57 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Raptors have averaged 34.0 defensive rebounds per game (4,010 rebounds/118 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.3

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (779 blocks/188 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 4.9

The Knicks have averaged 4.0 blocks per game (245 blocks/62 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.0

The Knicks have averaged 4.1 blocks per game (484 blocks/119 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1

The Knicks averaged 4.1 blocks per game (336 blocks/82 games) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.1


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