Raptors vs Knicks Prediction: Toronto Seeks To End Two-Game Slide (Dec 9)

• The Raptors are 7-17 and have the fourth-best record in the Atlantic Division.
• New York is 14-9 and trails the Boston Celtics by 4.5 games in the Atlantic Division.
• These teams last played in late March, with the Knicks winning by a decisive 145-101 margin.

The lone game on Monday night’s NBA slate features the Toronto Raptors taking on the New York Knicks. The Raptors currently sit in the No. 12 spot in the conference playoff race, while New York has the fourth-best record in the Eastern Conference. Our Raptors vs. Knicks prediction foresees the Knicks emerging victorious in this matchup.

Raptors Hope To End Two-Game Slide

The Raptors produced just two wins in their first 14 contests. But since that horrific start, they have gone 5-5 across their previous 10 contests. Four starters scored in double figures in the team’s last outing — a 125-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night.

Gradey Dick scored a team-high 27 points and handed out four assists. Jakob Poeltl added 20 points and seven boards, while Scottie Barnes contributed 19 points and a career-high 14 assists. Toronto trimmed a 24-point deficit down to five points in the final frame but ultimately came up short.

Knicks Will Bounce Back Following Loss To Pistons

Following a 9-6 start, the Knicks have posted five wins in their last eight matchups. Unfortunately, their recent four-game winning streak ended with a 120-111 loss against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Despite trailing by 17 points in the third quarter, New York cut the deficit to 89-87 early in the fourth quarter. However, Detroit responded with a 12-2 run, pushing its lead pack to 14 points with 7:55 left to play.

Jalen Brunson spearheaded an offensive attack that included four double-digit scorers. He finished with 31 points (on 11-for-21 shooting from the field), 10 assists and four rebounds. Mikal Bridges added 20 points, while OG Anunoby and Josh Hart each scored 17 points apiece.

Raptors vs Knicks Prediction: Knicks Bounce Back

The Raptors have dropped five of their last eight games and have recorded four separate losing streaks of at least two games this season. Furthermore, Toronto is ranked 25th in scoring defense and 22nd in defensive rating. Meanwhile, the Knicks have the sixth-highest scoring average (118.0 PPG) and are the most efficient team in the association from an offensive standpoint (121.7 Points Per 100 Possessions). Given those stats, look for the Knicks to get back into the win column.

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