NBA Preview: New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors – Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

The New York Knicks (14-9) will battle against the Toronto Raptors (7-17) on Monday, December 9 at 7:30 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario. The Knicks are favored at home for this NBA betting opportunity, with a point spread at -6.5 (+100).

New York Knicks Betting Preview

The Knicks are coming off of a 120-111 loss recently to the Detroit Pistons, which ended their four-game win streak. They started off on the wrong foot, as at the end of the first quarter they were down 39-23.

Jalen Brunson led with 31 points and 10 assists on 52 percent shooting from the field. Their defense struggled at times, especially since they allowed the Pistons to get at least 30 points in three of four of the quarters.

They connected on 53.2 percent of their overall shots and made 32.4 percent of their three point shots. On defense, they allowed the Pistons to make 51.8 percent of their shot attempts and made half of their three pointers.

The Knicks rank sixth in the league for points scored a game at 118.0. Their defense has been allowing opponents to average 111.1 points a game, which puts them at 11th in the league. This is a solid spread, but they will have to lock down defense.

Toronto Raptors Betting Preview

The Raptors are aiming to break their two-game losing streak, which have both been at home. Their latest loss was a 125-118 outing against the Dallas Mavericks. Prior to that, they fell 129-92 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Gradey Dick led their offense with 27 points on 38 percent shooting from the floor. They really did not have bad quarters offensively, but their defense had weaknesses at times which allowed the Mavs to have a couple of 35-point quarters to stay out of reach.

Both teams shot similarly on the floor, as the Raptors connected on 46.2 percent and 38.5 percent from deep. Despite causing 18 turnovers for the Mavs, the Raptors still could not catch a break or get within reach.

The Raptors are averaging 112.5 points a game and rank 16th. Their defense allows 117.4 points per game, ranking them 25th. This spread is not ideal to have, which is why they are having trouble winning.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers their NBA betting odds in the New York Knicks vs. Toronto Raptors showdown, favoring the Knicks by 6.5-points. According to market research, the Knicks have a 49.6 percent chance of winning outright.

The Knicks are more appealing on paper and have shown a good level of consistency so far. Their offense is getting better and they have plenty of time left in the season to add appealing wins. Look for the Knicks to cover the spread.

Final Pick: New York Knicks -6.5 (+100)