Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks Betting Prediction 02/09/19

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The New York Knicks (10-44) welcome the Toronto Raptors (40-16) to Madison Square Garden. The Knicks look to put an end to their 15-game losing streak. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on MSG Network.

Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks Betting Odds

The last time the Raptors played, they easily covered the 7-point spread against the Atlanta Hawks, 119-101. The Knicks, on the other hand, were defeated by the Detroit Pistons, 120-103, and failed to cover as 3-point underdogs. The Toronto game finished 12.5 points under the projected point total of 232.5, while the New York game finished 17 points over the projected point total of 206.

Toronto played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 7.3 (better than their season average of 11.7) and a free throw rate of 0.299 (above their season average of 0.202). For those same stats, Atlanta was 15.7 and 0.163, respectively. New York, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.205). New York was lifted by Dennis Smith Jr., who finished with 31 points and eight assists. Pascal Siakam, meanwhile was a key piece for Toronto with 33 points and 14 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Jonas Valanciunas led the Raptors to a 128-112 win. He registered a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Toronto covered as a 14-point favorite and the two teams combined for 240 points, which was well over the projected point total of 217. Getting to the free throw line was one of Toronto’s biggest strengths. They made 40 trips to the line, while New York went just 22 times.

Of the Raptors’ 56 games, 30 have finished over the projected point total. Toronto holds records of 40-16 straight up (SU) and 26-29-1 against the spread (ATS).

In opposition of Toronto, a little over half of Knicks games have finished under the total. Further, New York is 10-44 SU and 23-28-2 ATS.

The offense of New York will go head-to-head against the elite defense of Toronto. The Knicks rank 28th in offensive efficiency, while the Raptors are sixth in defensive efficiency. The Raptors figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.

Toronto Raptors at New York Knicks Betting Pick

NBA Tip: SU Winner – Raptors, ATS Winner – Raptors, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Raptors average 33.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 10th in the league. The Knicks rank 19th in three pointers allowed per game (32.5).
  • Toronto ranks ninth in points in the paint per game (49.8) while New York ranks 26th in points allowed in the paint per game (52.1).
  • The Raptors rank fifth in fast break points per game (18.2) while the Knicks rank 21st (11.4).
  • Toronto ranks fifth in points off turnovers per game (18.3) while New York ranks 20th (15.4).
  • Toronto ranks 16th in assists per game (24.4) while New York ranks last (19.7).
  • The Raptors rank 10th in blocks allowed per game (4.8) while the Knicks rank 26th (6.1).
  • The Raptors rank 15th in rebounds allowed per game (44.5) while the Knicks rank last (48.0).
  • New York ranks fifth in steals allowed per game (7.1) while Toronto ranks ninth (7.4).
  • Toronto ranks 11th in second chance points per game (13.6) while New York ranks 27th in second chance points allowed per game (14.5).
  • In games where they allow less than 100 points, New York is 2-1 and Toronto is 9-1.
  • In games where they reach the century mark, the Knicks are 10-28 and the Raptors are 37-12.
  • New York is 8-15-2 ATS at home, while Toronto is 13-15-1 ATS on the road.
  • In 29 road games, the Raptors have 16 overs and 13 unders.
  • The Knicks have 16 unders and 9 overs in 25 home games.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Raptors are 3-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 1-3-1.
  • In their last five games, Toronto has 4 unders and 1 over, while New York has 5 unders.
  • During their last five games, the Raptors have scored an average of 114.8 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 107.2 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
  • The Knicks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 9.2 for the season.