The ice-cold Raptors will look to put an end to the Nets winning streak that is currently has reached 8-games when they stop in Brooklyn for tonight’s match. The Nets surprisingly just a -1.5 to -2.5 favorite depending on where you place your action. The NBA betting board shows the O/U total for this game offered at 216 to 217.5 points.
Notable Injuries
Raptors
- Otto Porter Jr. (Out) Foot
- Gary Trent Jr. (Questionable) Quad
- Precious Achiuwa (Out) Ankle
Knicks
- Obi Toppin (Out) Knee
Recent Form
Heading into the game, Toronto is 13-18 overall. When taking to the road, Toronto has a mark of 3-12 and a win percentage of 20%. Currently, the team is 10th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 15-16-0 vs. the spread. Toronto travels to take on the Knicks, hoping to avoid their 7th straight loss.
In their last game, Toronto was defeated by the 76ers by a score of 104-101. Pascal Siakam led the team in scoring with 38 points on a shooting percentage of 48.1%. Despite the loss, the Raptors managed to cover the spread as 6-point underdogs heading into the game. They will be looking to bounce back in their next game.
Heading into the game, New York is 18-13 overall. When playing at home, New York has a mark of 8-7 and a win percentage of 53%. Currently, the team is 6th in the Eastern Conference. So far, they are 17-13-1 vs. the spread. New York will look to stay hot in today’s game vs. Toronto as they are the winners of 8 straight games.
In their previous game, the New York team emerged victorious against the Warriors, winning by a margin of 6 points as predicted. Immanuel Quickley shone for the Knicks, scoring 22 points on a shooting percentage of 60.0%. The Knicks not only won the game but also successfully covered the spread.
The Historicals
Going back to last season, the Raptors took the season series 3-1. This mark came while splitting their games with New York on the road. Through the last five matchups between the teams, Toronto has an ATS mark of 3-2. In these contests, they averaged a combined 208 points per game, leading to an over-under mark of 3-2.
Analysis
This season, Toronto is averaging just 111.1 points per game, which places them 22nd in the league. A major reason for these low numbers is the fact that they play at one of the slower paces in the NBA at just 97.6 possessions per game. Toronto has struggled with their 3-point shot this season, as they are currently ranked just 29th in 3-point shooting percentage at 32.4%. In addition, they are near the bottom of the league in attempts, at just 32.0 attempts per contest. Defensively, the Raptors have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 107.1 points per game. So far, they have allowed a 3-point shooting percentage of 35.34%, placing them 17th in the NBA.
Pascal Siakam is the top scorer for the Raptors, with an average of 25.0 points per game. This season, his field goal percentage is 47.6%. OG Anunoby is the team’s second-leading scorer, averaging 18.7 points per game.
For the season, New York has put together one of the top-scoring offenses in the NBA at 114.7 points per game. When looking at their style of play, the team is currently near the league average in pace, averaging 99.7 possessions per contest. The Knicks have been able to put together a strong offensive attack despite sitting just 25th in 3-point shooting percentage. Overall, they are among the league leaders in attempts at 34.4 attempts per game. Defensively, the Knicks have been one of the best units in the NBA, allowing just 106.6 points per game. So far, they have done an excellent job defending the 3-point arc, allowing teams to hit just 34.2%.
Coming into today’s game, Julius Randle is the leading scorer for New York at 22.3 points per game. This season, Randle has a field goal percentage of 45.4%. The team’s second-leading scorer is Jalen Brunson, at 20.8 points per contest.
- Get more details: Toronto at Brooklyn 12/21/22 Betting Stats
Betting Trends
- The Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last five games following an ATS win.
- The Raptors are 1-4 ATS in their last five after scoring 100 points or more in their previous game.
- The Knicks are 7-0-1 ATS in their last eight games following an ATS win.
- The Knicks are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 when their opponent allows 100 points or more in their previous game.
