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This Monday, January 16, the NBA will be playing the traditional Martin Luther King Day, in which we will have interesting and entertaining games like the Raptors vs Knicks.
These teams will be facing each other for the third time this season. But, what’s curious about this specific occasion is that the first two clashes went to the visiting team; therefore, the Raptors will be confident enough, as they have won six of their last ten matches against the Knicks.
JefeBet brings you the best analysis of the different games of the best basketball league in the world with their respective predictions. And, as we are focused on offering you the best sports betting content, here is our Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks prediction.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Toronto Raptors vs New York Knicks NBA Regular Season Game on January 16, 2023
- Where: Madison Square Garden, Manhattan, New York
- When: Monday, January 16, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
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Betting on the Toronto Raptors
- Regular Season Record: 19-24
The Toronto Raptors continue to be unable to achieve an ideal consistency that would catapult them as a real contender to at least fight for the playoffs: they have just recorded a three-games winning streak after a disappointing loss at home, so, they remain in eleventh place in the Eastern Conference.
That painful loss came last Saturday to the Atlanta Hawks: in the game, the defense had a terrible first half, allowing 69 points with 12 points of difference, from which they were never able to recover. Thus, they registered a 114-103 defeat, and Scottie Barnes was the only player on the team who was able to score more than 20 points.
Although coming off a couple of solid performances on offense, that previous game is more in line with what the Canadian side has been like this campaign, given that they are the NBA’s seventh worst offensively, with an average of 111.8 points scored per game, thus wasting the effort of a defense that averages 111.5 points allowed (eighth best in the league).
Betting on the New York Knicks
- Regular Season Record: 24-19
The New York Knicks have had a very different experience: while they have had their ups and downs, they have had more good times. Such is the case with their present, as they have won seven of their last eight games. This excellent stretch has secured them the sixth place in the Eastern Conference, which gives them the last direct berth to the playoffs.
Even though the Knicks have put together a steady offensive line with an average of 114.1 points scored per game, their most outstanding performances have come thanks to their excellent defensive performance, as they arecurrently seventh in the league with an average of 111.2 points allowed per game.
These two aspects were reflected yesterday afternoon when they played against the Detroit Pistons. The team dominated from start to finish, winning by a score of 117-104 with the help of Julius Randle, who recorded a double-double of 42 points and 15 rebounds, and of Jalen Brunson, who contributed another 27 points.
JefeBet Prediction
The Knicks will come into this game tired after playing yesterday. But taking an early lead gave them the chance to rotate the lineup and get organized, so they probably won’t feel the impact of playing back-to-back days as much.
And while the Raptors come in rested, their poor offense will have a hard time overcoming a Knicks’ defense that has been magnificent recently. Furthermore, the Canadians will be concerned by Randle’s outstanding performance yesterday, who also receives strong offensive support from Brunson.
The Knicks have won three of their last four home games. And, as they come here in an inspiring momentum to face a team that is struggling to get its head up, we expect to see an even match to some extent. However, the home side is expected to prevail in the end to record another comfortable win.
Prediction: New York Knicks Spread.
