Knicks vs. Raptors: NBA Betting Preview, Tips and Picks – December 11, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 9, 2023

The New York Knicks (12-9) host the Toronto Raptors (9-13) at Madison Square Garden, tipping off at 7:30 PM ET on Monday, December 11, 2023. The Knicks are 4.5-point favorites in the game, the second matchup between the squads this season. The over/under for the matchup is 221 points.

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Knicks vs. Raptors Betting Odds

Favorite Spread Total
Knicks -4.5 221

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Injury Report as of December 11

Knicks: Mitchell Robinson: Out (Ankle), Jalen Brunson: Questionable (Ankle)

Raptors: Christian Koloko: Out (Illness), Otto Porter: Out (Foot)

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Knicks (-4.5)
Total Pick Over (221)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Knicks vs. Raptors Stat Rankings

Knicks Avg. (Rank) Raptors Avg. (Rank)
112.0 (21st) Points Scored 111.0 (23rd)
108.7 (3rd) Points Allowed 112.8 (15th)
46.0 (5th) Rebounds 45.9 (6th)
13.4 (2nd) Off. Rebounds 12.7 (5th)
13.4 (9th) 3pt Made 11.0 (26th)
23.5 (28th) Assists 28.3 (4th)
12.4 (7th) Turnovers 13.6 (18th)

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Knicks Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Jalen Brunson 20 24.9 3.6 5.5 1.0 0.1 3.2
Julius Randle 20 20.4 9.9 5.4 0.8 0.2 1.7
RJ Barrett 15 18.9 3.6 2.7 0.5 0.2 2.0
Immanuel Quickley 20 15.5 3.0 2.8 0.5 0.1 2.1
Donte DiVincenzo 20 9.0 2.9 1.7 0.9 0.3 2.3

Raptors Key Players

Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Pascal Siakam 22 20.7 6.9 4.9 0.7 0.2 0.8
Scottie Barnes 22 19.8 9.2 5.6 1.7 1.3 2.0
Dennis Schroder 22 15.1 3.0 6.8 0.9 0.1 1.7
OG Anunoby 18 14.8 4.3 2.5 1.1 0.7 2.5
Jakob Poeltl 22 10.8 8.4 2.2 0.8 1.1 0.0

Betting Trends

  • The Knicks’ record against the spread is 10-9-2.
  • New York is 5-4 as 4.5-point favorites or more.
  • Out of 21 Knicks games so far this year, 11 have gone over the total.
  • New York’s games have had more than 221 points scored on 10 occasions this season.
  • Knicks games this season have posted an average total of 220.7, which is 0.3 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
  • The Raptors have 10 wins in 22 games against the spread this season.
  • As a 4.5-point underdog or more, Toronto has one win ATS (1-3) this season.
  • The Raptors have played 22 games this season, and 11 of them have hit the over.
  • So far this season, 11 Toronto’s games have featured over 221 points scored.
  • The average total points scored in Raptors games this year (221) is 2.8 points higher than the total for this matchup.

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