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The fight for the playoffs is at its peak, and this Knicks vs Raptors clash is one that will feature two teams that need to start adding positive results on a consistent basis to remain set on their goals.
This will be the fourth meeting between these two teams this campaign, but the particularity is that in the previous three clashes the visiting team won on each occasion. That is why the Raptors lead this particular series with two victories.
Without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best analysis of the different games of the best basketball league in the world with their respective predictions. We also bring you the best sports betting content, so here we leave you our New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the NBA Knicks vs Raptors NBA Regular Season Game on January 22, 2023
- Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario.
- When: Sunday, January 22, 2023, 6:00 PM E.T.
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Betting on the New York Knicks
- Regular Season Record: 25-22
Despite their constant ups and downs, you could say that the Knicks have had a pretty decent campaign. However, they arrive to this game with the urgency to end a streak of three defeats in a row, which has currently left them outside the positions that give direct access to the playoffs.
The last one of those defeats kicked off a short two-game road trip for the New York team. Their opponents was an inspired Atlanta Hawks team, which they were not able to stop on defense, and to whom they fell by a 124-139 score. Julius Randle and RJ Barrett were the team’s best offensive players, attaining 32 and 23 points, respectively.
Playing away from home might not be such a bad thing in the eyes of the Knicks, who are one of only two teams that have recorded more wins on the road than at home this campaign.The team posted a very good record (14-9), and they have an average of 113.4 points scored in the process.
Betting on the Toronto Raptors
- Regular Season Record: 20-26
The Raptors do not seem to be able to get themselves into the playoff race. Indeed, they arrive to this game being in the eleventh place in the standings. The team also is 1.5 games away from the last playoff spot, which is a bit disappointing for a team that has been one of the East’s top performers in recent years.
Their inconsistency has been mainly related to their offensive performance, being one of the weakest teams in the league with 112.5 points scored per game. In addition to what we previously mentioned, the team has a poor performance when they go on the road. They have a 6-15 record on the road. However, with two of those six wins coming against the Knicks, they know they need to take full advantage of the fact they will be playing at home and achieve a good result in this game.
JefeBet Prediction
The Knicks have looked very solid on defense, especially on the road, where they average 111.4 points allowed. This will be a good opportunity for the team to improve on those numbers, as they will face a Raptors team that will be coming in with tired legs after playing the night before.
Playing games on back-to-back nights has not been the best for the Raptors this campaign, holding a 2-5 record and averaging just 109.6 points scored when they have done so.
The Knicks have put on an impressive performance away from home this campaign. So, considering that the visiting team has won this previous series this season, and that the Raptors are coming in tired, we think the best option is to anticipate a win from New York.
Prediction: New York Knicks Spread.
