Knicks vs. Raptors Prediction & Odds
The Knicks are 3-point road dogs on Friday night and are facing a Raptors team that has dropped seven of its last 10 games overall.
That said, given New York’s ATS struggles in this series, is Toronto the smart play at 7:30 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
503 New York Knicks (+3.5) at 504 Toronto Raptors (-3.5); o/u 219.5
7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, January 6, 2023
Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Knicks vs. Raptors Public Betting Information
Our NBA Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing the Raptors when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
New York Knicks DFS Spin
Julius Randle played 41 minutes in Wednesday’s 117-114 win over the Spurs, finishing with 25 points (9-of-26 FGs, 6-of-11 FTs), 13 rebounds, three assists, three steals, four blocks, and one 3-pointer. Randle didn’t shoot the ball well, but he made up for it with one of his best all-around lines of the season. The four blocks are a new season-high, and he finished one shy of his high in steals. Add in his 20th double-double of the season, and Randle has finally cracked the top-50 threshold in 9-cat formats. Thus far, this has been his best season since the magical 2020-21 campaign, and the arrival of Jalen Brunson has a lot to do with that. While his usage has decreased slightly, Randle has been able to find quality looks with less difficulty. If he can convert more efficiently, remaining a top-50 player is a realistic outcome for Randle.
Toronto Raptors DFS Spin
Fred VanVleet did a bit of everything on Wednesday as he put up 28 points (8-for-23 FGs), eight rebounds, 12 assists, three steals and four triples in a 104-101 overtime loss to Milwaukee. VanVleet said it was “at the top of the list” of the strangest games that he’s played in. It took nearly seven minutes for the Raptors to get the lid off the basket. With 3:10 left in the game, they only had 69 points and were down 21. Still, they used a furious 28-7 run late to force overtime, and FVV filled up the box score for fantasy managers. He has provided top-30 value this season despite shooting 37.4% from the floor, which would be his worst percentage since his rookie season.
Knicks vs. Raptors NBA Betting Trends
Over is 7-2 in Knicks last 9 overall
Under is 11-5 in Knicks last 16 road games
Under is 4-1 in Raptors last 5 games following a straight up loss
Over is 12-5 in Raptors last 17 home games vs. a team with a winning road record
Knicks vs. Raptors NBA Prediction:
The Knicks are 1-10 against the spread in their last 11 games in Toronto and have dropped four of their last five games ATS in this series overall. They’re also 1-4 against the spread in their last five games versus a team with a losing record.
NBA BETTING PREDICTION: TORONTO RAPTORS -3